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MediBeacon TGFR System Receives FDA Approval for Kidney Function Assessment
INNOVATE Corp.
- FDA approved MediBeacon Transdermal GFR (tGFR) for assessing kidney function in adults with normal or impaired renal function without input of age, sex, race.
- TGFR uses a non-radioactive fluorescent agent (Lumitrace) with a transdermal sensor; no blood draws or urine analysis needed.
- Primary efficacy endpoint met: P30 value of 94% (95% CI: 89.4%-96.9%) in clinical study across GFR ranges and skin tones.
- More than 800 million people globally have chronic kidney disease; TGFR aims to improve point-of-care assessment.