No nonclinical pharmacology studies; efficacy claims rest on clinical data
“However, no nonclinical pharmacology studies were conducted; please refer to the clinical review memo for confirmation of these claims.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 5Source ↗
Why that model
Not stated in public reviews
Not reported in the public reviews. Reviewers summarise selectively, so this usually means it wasn't discussed publicly, not that it wasn't studied.
Reviewer's view of the efficacy data
FDA deferred efficacy claims to the clinical review; no nonclinical deficiencies and data support approval
“There are no nonclinical deficiencies identified in this submission. There are no outstanding requests for additional nonclinical data for evaluation of STRATAGRAFT®.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 2Source ↗
autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane · Autologous chondrocytes
Analogous MACI (animal cells on same membrane) in critical-sized knee/stifle cartilage defects in rabbits and horses: improved repair vs membrane alone or empty defect