ImpediMed reports key milestones across oncology, heart failure & renal failure in 1H21

MedTech company ImpediMed Limited (ASX:IPD) continues to accomplish milestones across its three key strategic focus areas: oncology, heart failure and renal failure, which represent an annual addressable market of over $ 2 billion.

ImpediMed revealed encouraging results for the half-year ended 31 December 2020 (1H21). During the reporting period, the Company focused on developing, manufacturing, and selling bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) devices and software services.

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1H21- Key financial highlights

Total revenue amounted to $ 3.6 million, 26% more than the previous corresponding period (pcp). Annual recurring revenue of $ 7.8 million was over 86% on pcp. Cash on hand amounted to $ 19 million (31 December 2020). Churn Rate remained low at merely 1%.

Cash receipts from customers amounted to $ 3.3 million. Besides, the receipt of an additional $ 8 million (before costs) from the exercise of options was issued to subscribers in the entitlement offer.

Net operating cash outflows worth $ 6.6 million was significantly better than the previously forecasted $ 8 million.

SOZO^® accomplishments

SOZO^® is the world’s most advanced, noninvasive BIS device that aids in detecting secondary lymphoedema, offers fluid status for heart failure patients, and can help monitor, maintain overall health. It is a digital health platform sold in select markets globally.

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In 1H21-

• Revenue was $ 3.3 million, +54% pcp.
• SOZO^® SaaS revenue was $ 2.3 million, +48% pcp.
• More than 182k patient tests were recorded since the initial launch.
• Over 680 SOZO^® units have been sold since launch, representing a 42% increase in the number of units sold compared to the pcp.
• AstraZeneca chose SOZO^® for two Phase II clinical trials to assess fluid volume in patients with chronic kidney disease and heart failure.

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Oncology milestones

ImpediMed concluded the PREVENT trial during 1H21. The study investigators have begun work on a manuscript ahead of its planned submission by the end of February 2021.

The Company also achieved  HITRUST^® CSF Certification that gives it the highest level of assurance in systems integrity.

NSW Health expanded patient access to its lymphoedema prevention program using SOZO^® by buying 25 additional units. 45 SOZO^® units have been purchased to date.

During the reporting period, ImpediMed also announced the publication of a meta-analysis. Details can be read here- ImpediMed’s (ASX:IPD) BIS L-Dex^® Technology Significantly Effective Against Lymphoedema.

ImpediMed also announced the publication of a Meta-analysis of the PREVENT trial, showing the benefits of BIS LDex in detecting subclinical breast cancer-related lymphoedema compared to tape measure.

Heart failure & renal failure milestones

In the heart and renal failure market, ImpediMed made significant accomplishments during the reporting period-

• Secured first commercial heart failure sales when Phoenix Healthcare Network initially purchased 5 SOZO^® units.
• A poster presentation at the Heart Failure Society of America Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting was announced.
• AstraZeneca selected SOZO^® for heart failure as well as renal trials.
• ImpediMed launched its fluid analysis for heart failure software for the SOZO^® Digital Health Platform.

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Achievements beyond 1H21

Developments continued to foster at the Company after 1H21.

In February 2021, an abstract assessing the use of SOZO^®BIS technology in identifying heart failure patients at risk of hospital readmission at the time of discharge was accepted for poster presentation at the American College of Cardiology.

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Way forward

IPD traded at $ 0.135, mid-day on 23 February 2021.