“Genotoxicity studies were not conducted as these types of studies are not applicable to biotechnology-derived pharmaceuticals (per ICH S6).”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 41Source ↗
Carcinogenicity
Not conducted (no pharmacologically relevant rodent; waived with ECAC concurrence)
“Carcinogenicity studies were not conducted due to lack of a pharmacologically relevant rodent species.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 42Source ↗
Reproductive & developmental
Not conducted (99% of patients male); no reproductive organ effects in 26-week monkey study
“Animal reproductive and developmental toxicology studies were not conducted with emicizumab as hemophilia A is inherited in an X-linked recessive manner.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 42Source ↗
Safety pharmacology
Incorporated into repeat-dose monkey studies (ICH S6(R1)); no CNS, respiratory or CV effects
“Safety assessment of vital organs was incorporated in the toxicology studies in monkeys.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 37Source ↗