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Outstanding shares: 72,888,182
QUEBEC CITY, July 15, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - TSO3 Inc. ("TSO3") an innovator in low-temperature sterilization technology for medical devices in healthcare settings, is pleased to provide an update on its regulatory process for the STERIZONE® 125L+ Sterilizer, following a recent meeting with the US Regulatory Agency. While the Company cannot provide the full particulars of its communications, out of respect for the regulatory process as well as for competitive reasons, TSO3 reports being pleased with the discussions the Company had with the Agency.
Most importantly, this most recent dialogue with the Agency has led to their decision to work through the 510(k) process, rather than move to the de novo process, as previously discussed. While the TSO3 sterilizer has different technological characteristics, the Agency was able to conclude that the sterilizer could justify its Substantial Equivalence claim to a predicate device, allowing it to proceed through the 510(k) pathway for clearance. This revised direction in regulatory pathway is the direct result of further review by the Agency of the current file as well as additional discussions that took place over the course of the recent meeting.
"Although this change in approach will be a surprise to many, we are happy with this outcome. We believe that the de novo route may have generated uncertainty, while the 510(k) process is better defined in our view," stated R.M. (Ric) Rumble, CEO of TSO3. "We learned at the meeting that we had not received the anticipated NSE letter (Non Substantially Equivalent), which would have led to the initiation of the de novo process, because the Agency wished to discuss the matter first. The recent meeting was open, collaborative and definitely signalled that we are moving forward. We remain confident in obtaining clearance," concluded Mr. Rumble.
About TSO3
TSO3, founded in Québec City in 1998, specializes in the research and development of innovative, high-performance medical instrument sterilization technology with high commercial potential. TSO3 designs products for sterile processing areas in the hospital environment and offers an advantageous replacement solutions to other low temperature sterilization processes currently used in hospitals. For more information about TSO3, visit the Company's Web site at www.tso3.com
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SOURCE: TSO3 Inc.
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