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Complete Response Letter BLA 761385 (Jul 30, 2025)

Issued July 30, 2025

Issued

July 30, 2025

Application

BLA • 761385

Review center

CBER

Stage

Final Decision

Letter type

Complete Response Letter

Response due July 30, 2026Requires resubmission addressing deficiencies.

Summary

This FDA letter outlines deficiencies and requirements for Biologics License Application (BLA) 761385 for the drug TVB-009. It details specific instructions for updating labeling (content, carton, and container), resubmitting the proprietary name, and providing a comprehensive safety update. The letter also acknowledges the proposed Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) and sets a one-year deadline for resubmission or other actions.

Key points

  • Submit updated content of labeling in Structured Product Labeling (SPL) format per 21 CFR 601.14(b).
  • Provide a highlighted or marked-up copy showing all labeling changes, with annotations, and a clean Word version.
  • Ensure the proposed Prescribing Information (PI) conforms to 21 CFR 201.56(a), (d), and 201.57.
  • Submit draft carton and container labeling based on FDA's proposed revisions.
  • Include the statement "ATTENTION PHARMACIST: Each patient is required to receive the enclosed Medication Guide" or an appropriate alternative on carton and container labeling per 21 CFR 208.24(d).
  • Resubmit the proposed proprietary name when all application deficiencies identified in the letter are addressed.
  • Include a comprehensive safety update when responding to deficiencies.
  • The safety update must include data from all nonclinical and clinical studies of the product, regardless of indication, dosage form, or dose level.

Cited reasons

  • Content of Labeling (Prescribing Information) Deficiencies
  • Carton and Container Labeling Deficiencies
  • Medication Guide Statement Deficiency
  • Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Discussion Pending
  • Proprietary Name Resubmission Required
  • Comprehensive Safety Update Required
  • Missing Case Report Forms and Narrative Summaries
  • Updated Clinical Exposure Information Required

Recommended actions

  • Submit updated content of labeling in Structured Product Labeling (SPL) format per 21 CFR 601.14(b).
  • Provide a highlighted or marked-up copy showing all labeling changes, with annotations, and a clean Word version.
  • Ensure the proposed Prescribing Information (PI) conforms to 21 CFR 201.56(a), (d), and 201.57.
  • Submit draft carton and container labeling based on FDA's proposed revisions.
  • Include the statement "ATTENTION PHARMACIST: Each patient is required to receive the enclosed Medication Guide" or an appropriate alternative on carton and container labeling per 21 CFR 208.24(d).
  • Resubmit the proposed proprietary name when all application deficiencies identified in the letter are addressed.
  • Include a comprehensive safety update when responding to deficiencies.
  • The safety update must include data from all nonclinical and clinical studies of the product, regardless of indication, dosage form, or dose level.

Deficiency summary

The Complete Response Letter identifies significant deficiencies primarily related to labeling, comprehensive safety data presentation, and administrative items. Key issues include non-compliance with Prescribing Information content and format regulations, missing structured product labeling (SPL) updates, incomplete carton and container labeling, and a pending Medication Guide statement. Crucially, the agency requires extensive safety updates, including detailed case report forms, narrative summaries for adverse events, updated exposure information, and a summary of worldwide safety experience. Finalization of the proprietary name and REMS discussion are contingent upon addressing these core deficiencies.

Findings

Content of Labeling (Prescribing Information) Deficiencies

Severity: major

Failure to submit updated content of labeling in structured product labeling (SPL) format and non-conformance to 21 CFR 201.56(a), (d) and 201.57 regarding content and format of Prescribing Information. A highlighted/marked-up copy and a clean Word version are required.

Recommended response: Revise Prescribing Information to comply with 21 CFR 201.56 and 201.57, and submit in SPL format as per 21 CFR 601.14(b). Provide marked-up and clean versions.

Cited: 21 CFR 601.14(b), 21 CFR 201.56(a), 21 CFR 201.56(d), 21 CFR 201.57

Carton and Container Labeling Deficiencies

Severity: major

Submit draft carton and container labeling based on the agency's proposed revisions.

Recommended response: Submit revised draft carton and container labeling incorporating agency feedback.

Medication Guide Statement Deficiency

Severity: major

The required bolded statement or appropriate alternative per 21 CFR 208.24(d) must appear on the carton and container labeling.

Recommended response: Ensure the required Medication Guide statement per 21 CFR 208.24(d) is correctly placed on carton and container labeling.

Cited: 21 CFR 208.24(d)

Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Discussion Pending

Severity: info

Further discussion of the proposed REMS is pending the complete response to this action letter. The agency agrees a REMS will be necessary if approved, to ensure benefits outweigh risks of severe hypocalcemia.

Recommended response: Prepare for further discussion and potential revisions to the REMS proposal upon submission of the complete response.

Cited: Section 505-1 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)

Proprietary Name Resubmission Required

Severity: minor

The proposed proprietary name was found conditionally acceptable. Resubmit the proposed proprietary name when all application deficiencies identified in this letter have been addressed.

Recommended response: Resubmit the proprietary name proposal once all other deficiencies in the CRL have been addressed.

Comprehensive Safety Update Required

Severity: critical

Provide a comprehensive safety update including detailed descriptions of significant changes or findings in the safety profile, new safety data from clinical studies, tabulations combining new and original BLA data, and retabulation of reasons for premature study discontinuation.

Recommended response: Compile and present a detailed safety update, integrating all new nonclinical and clinical data, and provide comparative analyses as requested.

Missing Case Report Forms and Narrative Summaries

Severity: critical

Provide case report forms and narrative summaries for each subject who died during a clinical study or who did not complete a study because of an adverse event. Additionally, provide narrative summaries for all serious adverse events.

Recommended response: Submit all requested case report forms and narrative summaries for deaths, discontinuations due to AEs, and all SAEs.

Updated Clinical Exposure Information Required

Severity: major

Provide updated exposure information for the clinical studies, including details such as the number of subjects and person time.

Recommended response: Update and submit comprehensive exposure information for all clinical studies.

Worldwide Safety Experience Summary Required

Severity: major

Provide a summary of worldwide experience on the safety of this product, including adverse events known to be associated with its use and immunogenicity. Include an updated estimate of use for the product marketed in other countries.

Recommended response: Prepare and submit a summary of worldwide safety experience, including immunogenicity data and updated usage estimates from other markets.

English Translations of Foreign Labeling Required

Severity: minor

Provide English translations of current approved foreign labeling not previously submitted.

Recommended response: Submit English translations for all approved foreign labeling not yet provided.

Regulatory context

Submission stage
final decision
Regulatory pathway
BLA

Impact

Impact score
0.95
Estimated delay
270 days
Estimated rework cost
$0
Subsequent action
resubmission

Strategic insights

The primary themes of this Complete Response Letter are significant deficiencies in the presentation and completeness of labeling information (Prescribing Information, carton/container, Medication Guide) and critical gaps in the safety data package, particularly regarding detailed adverse event reporting, exposure data, and global safety experience. Several administrative items, such as REMS finalization and proprietary name approval, are contingent on resolving these core issues.

Regulatory change impact: Pending sponsor mitigation plan

Approval likelihood after response: 5%

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