Axonics Solidifies itself in Sacral Neuromodulation with Trial’s 2-Year ResultsAxonics Solidifies itself in Sacral Neuromodulation with Trial’s 2-Year Results

The Irvine, CA-based company said at two years, about 80% of patients in the ARTISAN-SNM study achieved greater than or equal to 75% improvement, with 37% being completely dry.

Omar Ford

July 27, 2020

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Axonics Modulation Technologies has released topline clinical results from its ARTISAN-sacral neuromodulation (SNM) pivotal study. The Irvine, CA-based company’s Axonics r-SNM System was evaluated in a trial of 129 patients for the treatment of urinary and bowel dysfunction.

The study was conducted in 14 centers in the U.S. and five centers in Western Europe.

The two-year study results demonstrate that patients implanted with the Axonics r-SNM System continue to receive clinically meaningful and statistically significant improvements in urinary urgency incontinence symptoms and quality of life.

At two years, 88% of all implanted patients were therapy responders, consistent with the 89% therapy responder rate reported at one-year. About 80% of patients achieved >75% improvement, with 37% being completely dry. There were no serious adverse or unanticipated device-related events.

“The responder rate from the ARTISAN-SNM study continues to be the highest success rate reported in SNM literature and confirms sustained efficacy,” Karen Noblett, MD, a board-certified urogynecologist and CMO of Axonics, said in a release. “Americans with urgency incontinence are undertreated and struggle to find long-term relief. The persistent robust response and patient satisfaction with the Axonics r-SNM System demonstrates that there is an easy to use, highly efficacious treatment available to those suffering from this condition.”

Squaring Off in the Sacral Neuromodulation Market

Axonics has been embroiled in a patent lawsuit with Medtronic since late last year. The Dublin-based company was the only player in the sacral neuromodulation until Axonics received FDA approval for Axonics r-SNM System.  The device competes directly with Medtronic's InterStim II device.

Medtronic initially alleged infringement of four patents related to its sacral neuromodulation lead placement procedure and implant recharging technologies. The medtech giant followed up a few weeks later adding three more patent infringement claims to the suit.

Earlier this year, Axonics fired back contesting the validity of each patent Medtronic accused it of infringing.

Axonics has been on a roll for quite some time now. The company raised $120 million in an initial public offering. MD+DI readers voted Axonics as the 2019 Medtech Company of the Year.

 

 

 

About the Author

Omar Ford

Omar Ford is a veteran reporter in the field of medical technology and healthcare journalism. As Editor-in-Chief of MD+DI (Medical Device and Diagnostics Industry), a leading publication in the industry, Ford has established himself as an authoritative voice and a trusted source of information.

Ford, who has a bachelor's degree in print journalism from the University of South Carolina, has dedicated his career to reporting on the latest advancements and trends in the medical device and diagnostic sector.

During his tenure at MD+DI, Ford has covered a wide range of topics, including emerging medical technologies, regulatory developments, market trends, and the rise of artificial intelligence. He has interviewed influential leaders and key opinion leaders in the field, providing readers with valuable perspectives and expert analysis.

 

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