NORCROSS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Guided Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCBB & OTCQB: GTHP), developer of a rapid and painless biophotonic testing platform for the early detection of cancer, today announced that, after a series of meetings with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and after reviewing draft responses, the FDA has asked the company to provide additional information in the company’s response to one remaining question. The company expects to be able to adequately provide the additional information in a timely manner.
The LuViva is under FDA premarket approval (PMA) review for use as a test after initial screening for cervical disease. As part of the review, the company received a series of questions from the FDA regarding the PMA application earlier in the year.
“We believe that we have made considerable progress in working with the FDA toward scheduling a panel review meeting that would continue to support an early 2012 U.S. launch of the LuViva, assuming we receive approval,” said Mark L. Faupel, CEO and president of Guided Therapeutics, Inc. “While a September PMA panel meeting is no longer scheduled, the company anticipates requesting a panel meeting as soon as possible thereafter, barring any additional questions, or requests, from the FDA.”
“Plans remain in place for a late 2011, or early 2012 international launch and we plan on announcing additional partnerships and additional progress on the international front in the coming weeks and months,” Dr. Faupel said.
Cervical Cancer is a Global Problem
According to the World Health Organization, the world has a population of 2.3 billion women ages 15 years and older who are at risk of developing cervical cancer. Current estimates indicate that every year 529,828 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 275,128 die from the disease.
About The Technology Platform
The Guided Therapeutics biophotonic disease detection platform, which consists of a base unit and single-patient-use calibration disposable, scans tissue with light to identify cancer and pre-cancer painlessly and non-invasively. The proprietary, patented biophotonic technology is able to distinguish between normal and diseased tissue by detecting biochemical and morphological changes at the cellular level. Unlike traditional tests, the Guided Therapeutics test does not require laboratory analysis or a tissue sample, is designed to provide results immediately and eliminate costly unnecessary testing.
About Guided Therapeutics
Guided Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCBB & OTCQB: GTHP) is developing a rapid and painless testing platform for the early detection of disease based on its patented biophotonic technology that utilizes light to detect disease at the cellular level. The company’s first planned product is the LuViva™ Advanced Cervical Scan, a non-invasive device used to detect cervical disease instantly and at the point of care. In a multi-center clinical trial, with women at risk for cervical disease, the technology was able to detect cervical cancer up to two years earlier than conventional modalities, according to published reports. Guided Therapeutics has also entered into a partnership with Konica Minolta Opto to develop a non-invasive test for Barrett’s Esophagus using the technology platform. For more information, visit www.guidedinc.com.
The Guided Therapeutics LuViva Advanced Cervical Scan is an investigational device and is limited by federal law to investigational use.
The LuViva mark, LuViva and wave logo, and "Early detection, better outcomes" are trademarks owned by Guided Therapeutics, Inc.
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