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Femasys Completes the First In-Office Commercial Procedure with the FDA-Cleared FemaSeed Infertility Solution -- Paving the way forward for the broader commercial availability of FemaSeed, an accessible, safe, and cost e

Key Takeaway: Femasys Inc. has announced the successful completion of the first in-office commercial procedure using its FDA-cleared FemaSeed infertility solution, which aims to provide a safer and cost-effective alternative to traditional infertility treatments like IVF. This development signifies a potential revolution in women's health and infertility management. However, ongoing uncertainties from recent legal rulings in Alabama may affect future acceptance and market potential of the product. The pivotal data from a clinical trial is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2024, further supporting the commercialization of FemaSeed.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • FemaSeed offers a cost-effective alternative to IVF, promoting women's health.
  • First successful in-office commercial procedure completed, indicating progress.
  • Expectations for broader commercial availability and acceptance within the medical community.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • Uncertainty following the Alabama Supreme Court ruling could impact market potential.
  • Reliance on upcoming pivotal data release, which may affect future commercial readiness.

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Femasys Completes the First In-Office Commercial Procedure with the FDA-Cleared FemaSeed Infertility Solution
-- Paving the way forward for the broader commercial availability of FemaSeed, an accessible, safe, and cost effective
alternative to IVF --
-- Ongoing uncertainty following recent Alabama Supreme Court Ruling creates continued anticipation with top-line pivotal data
expected to be announced during Q1 2024 --
ATLANTA, March 6, 2024 -- Femasys Inc. (NASDAQ: FEMY), a biomedical company focused on meeting
the significant unmet needs for women worldwide with a broad portfolio of in-office, accessible and innovative therapeutic and diagnostic products, announces the first commercial procedure using its FemaSeed intratubal insemination product.
"FemaSeed presents an important advancement in women's health with the availability of FemaSeed, a cost-effective and potentially safer alternative to other traditional
infertility treatments," said Femasys' CEO Kathy Lee-Sepsick. "This first commercial application of the technology marks a pivotal moment in reshaping female infertility management, particularly in light of the recent legal rulings on frozen
embryos by the Alabama Supreme Court. We are enthusiastic about expanding FemaSeed's availability and anticipate broader acceptance within the medical community as its distinct benefits become more widely recognized."
FDA-Cleared FemaSeed is a revolutionary approach to enhancing fertilization, as a cost-effective primary therapeutic choice that carries notably reduced risks compared to
in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Engineered to precisely deliver sperm into the fallopian tube, the site of conception, FemaSeed
enables reliable and safe fertilization.
Dr. Andrew Wagner, Women's OB-GYN PC, Saginaw, Michigan, who completed the first in-office commercial procedure, stated, "This marks a pivotal moment for women pursuing a
reliable, readily available frontline alternative for infertility. FemaSeed's methodical delivery of sperm to the fallopian tubes, where fertilization begins, epitomizes simplicity in its sophistication, offering patients an easily understandable
FemaSeed is an innovative infertility treatment designed to deliver sperm to the fallopian tube where conception occurs. It is intended to enhance natural fertilization and
provide a first-line treatment option for those seeking pregnancy. FemaSeed is less invasive and more affordable than assisted reproduction procedures, such as IVF or ICSI. FemaSeed achieved U.S. FDA clearance (September 2023) and regulatory
approval in Canada (April 2023) for patients seeking insemination. At the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, Femasys completed a pivotal clinical trial (LOCAL trial) for those seeking intratubal insemination with a specific focus on male factor
infertility, a contributing factor in approximately 40-50% of infertility cases. Top-line data from this study is planned for release first quarter 2024 and will support the commercial launch
targeted for the first half of 2024.
Femasys is a biomedical company focused on meeting significant unmet needs for women worldwide with a broad portfolio of in-office, accessible solutions, including a lead
revolutionary product candidate and FDA-cleared, innovative therapeutic and diagnostic products. Femasys' FemBloc permanent birth control in late-stage clinical development is the first and only non-surgical,
in-office, permanent birth control method intended to be a safer option for women at substantially less cost than the long-standing surgical alternative. Femasys' FemaSeed Intratubal Insemination, an innovative
infertility treatment designed to deliver sperm directly where conception occurs, is FDA-cleared and has received regulatory approval in Canada. The Company has developed diagnostic products that are complementary for which it has achieved
regulatory approvals to market in the U.S., Canada, and other ex-U.S. territories, and which are commercial-ready due to its in-house manufacturing capabilities. The Company's diagnostic products include FemVue
for fallopian tube assessment by ultrasound, which can be used in conjunction with FemCath , an intrauterine catheter for selective fallopian tube evaluation, and FemCerv , an
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not prove to be accurate. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, among others: our ability to develop and advance our current product candidates and programs into, and successfully initiate, enroll and complete, clinical
trials; the ability of our clinical trials to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of our product candidates and other positive results; estimates regarding the total addressable market for our product candidates; our ability to commercialize our product candidates, or the effect of delays in commercializing; our business model and strategic plans for our
products, technologies and business, including our implementation thereof; and those other risks and uncertainties described in the section titled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and other
reports as filed with the SEC. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of this date, and Femasys undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FemaSeed?

FemaSeed is an FDA-cleared infertility solution that delivers sperm directly to the fallopian tube to enhance natural fertilization.

How does FemaSeed differ from IVF?

FemaSeed is a less invasive and more affordable option compared to traditional IVF, with reduced risks associated with assisted reproduction.

When was FemaSeed commercially launched?

FemaSeed's first commercial procedure was completed in early March 2024.

What data is expected in Q1 2024?

Top-line clinical trial data from the pivotal LOCAL trial focusing on male factor infertility is anticipated in the first quarter of 2024.

Where is FemaSeed approved?

FemaSeed has received FDA clearance in the U.S. and regulatory approval in Canada.

Last updated: Mar 6, 2024