ReNerve completes first cases in Hong Kong and Malaysia
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ASX Announcement
21 September 2026
ReNerve completes first surgical cases in Hong Kong and Malaysia as Asia-
Pacific commercialisation accelerates
Key Highlights
• First NervAlign® Nerve Cuff cases completed in Hong Kong following the Company's expanded
regulatory approval in the region and the appointment of its exclusive distributor
• First surgical case completed in Malaysia, converting the Company's January 2026 market
registration into commercial use in a market of 35 million people
• Milestones follow ReNerve's record FY26 sales of $510,357, up 88% on the prior year, and its
strongest-ever quarter of $211,000 in the June 2026 quarter
• US momentum continues – Distribution network now at 25 partners, purchasing approvals secured
across US Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs healthcare systems, and growing uptake of the
Empliq® human tissue range alongside NervAlign®
• ReNerve now has commercial activity across seven jurisdictions – USA, NZ, Hong Kong, Thailand,
Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines
ReNerve Limited (ASX: RNV, "ReNerve" or "the Company"), an Australian medical device company
developing innovative products for peripheral nerve injury (PNI) repair, is pleased to announce the
completion of the first surgical cases using its NervAlign® Nerve Cuff in both Hong Kong and Malaysia,
marking the transition from regulatory approval to commercial use in two of the Company's key Asia-Pacific
growth markets.
First cases in Hong Kong
The cases represent the first commercial use of NervAlign® in the territory and follow key commercial and
regulatory milestones announced earlier this year:
• Expanded product approval across Hong Kong, Macau and the Greater Bay Area, broadening the
range of ReNerve products cleared for use in the region1
; and
• The appointment of STC as exclusive distributor under a three-year agreement covering a combined
addressable population of approximately 88 million people, with initial stocking orders shipped in
June 20261
.
STC, a leading Hong Kong-headquartered medical device distributor with established hospital and surgeon
relationships across the region, has commenced surgeon education and product in-servicing at major
hospitals, with further cases scheduled over the rest of the year. ReNerve is providing clinical and technical
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https://www.bayarea.gov.hk/en/about/overview.html
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support, training and regulatory liaison under the agreement. STC and ReNerve has also had a strong
presence at a number of local industry events and conferences.
First case in Malaysia
The Company's first Malaysian case was performed at Thomson Hospital in Kuala Lumpur. ReNerve received
market registration in Malaysia for the NervAlign® Nerve Cuff in January 2026, an important market within
ReNerve's regional strategy, having several hospital groups operating across multiple South-East Asian
countries and using hospitals in Malaysia to provide services to patients in the region.
"Completing our first cases in Hong Kong and Malaysia within months of securing approval and appointing
distributors is exactly the kind of execution we set out to deliver. Regulatory approval is only the starting line
– what matters is surgeons choosing to use NervAlign® in the operating theatre, and that is now happening
in both markets.
"The Greater Bay Area alone represents an addressable population of approximately 88 million people, and
STC has moved quickly to get product into hospitals and onto surgeons' preference lists. In Malaysia, our team
has hit the ground running and the pipeline of scheduled cases gives us real confidence about the coming
quarters.
"Importantly, this regional expansion is being built on top of a US business that is growing strongly. With 25
distribution partners, access to the DoD and VA systems, and Empliq® now contributing alongside NervAlign®,
we have multiple channels supporting our growth. FY26 was our strongest year yet and remain focused on
executing our commercial strategy in FY27." Said CEO Dr Julian Chick.
Continued growth in the United States
The Asia-Pacific milestones come as ReNerve's core US business continues to expand. During FY26 the
Company:
• Grew its US distribution network to 25 partners;
• Secured purchasing approvals across the US Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs healthcare
systems5
;
• Launched the Empliq® human tissue product range, which is now making a meaningful contribution
to revenue and leveraging the Company's existing NervAlign® distribution relationships6
; and
• Appointed J4 Biologics as a second manufacturing partner for Empliq® to support scalability and
supply-chain resilience4
.
These initiatives supported FY26 sales revenue of $510,357, up 88% on FY25 ($272,000), including a record
June 2026 quarter of $211,000, representing 50% growth on the March 2026 quarter4,5
. Sales momentum
has continued into FY27, with the Company recording even stronger sales in the current quarter. ReNerve
will report on this in more detail in the next Appendix 4C quarterly report.
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Next steps
ReNerve intends to provide further updates when cases and sales volumes become material and as the
Company advances commercial entry into Indonesia, the Philippines and India, where the NervAlign® Nerve
Cuff has also received marketing approval.
In parallel, the Company continues to advance the NervAlign® Nerve Guide Matrix through Stage 3 of its
four-stage development program, with completion currently targeted by the end of calendar 2026, and the
NervAlign® Nerve Conduit through commercial scale-up ahead of market launch. In addition 12 month
preclinical study data will be released in the coming weeks as the company continues to investigate the
benefits of the NervAlign® Nerve Guide Matrix in nerve repair and replacement.
ENDS -
This announcement has been approved for release by the Company’s Board of Directors.
For further information and enquiries, please contact:
Dr Julian Chick
CEO & Managing Director
ReNerve Ltd
+61 (03) 9482 3940
info@renerve.com.au
Matthew Wright
Investor & Media Relations
NWR Communications
+61 (0) 451 896 420
matt@nwrcommunications.com.au
About ReNerve Limited (ASX:RNV)
ReNerve Limited (ASX:RNV) is transforming nerve repair and improving lives through breakthrough medical
technology. Founded by a neurosurgeon and medtech researchers, ReNerve is a rapidly growing medical device
company that has revolutionised peripheral nerve surgery with its innovative, ready-to-use solutions for peripheral
nerve injuries (PNI). Our scientifically backed products are delivering measurably better outcomes for patients
worldwide.
Proven Clinical Success
ReNerve’s first flagship product, the FDA-cleared NervAlign® Nerve Cuff, is already making a dramatic difference
in surgical outcomes across the United States. A recently announced clinical study has demonstrated remarkable
results, showing that patients treated with the NervAlign® Nerve Cuff experienced post-surgical pain scores
dropping from 7.1 to just 0.4, compared to from 7.1 to 3.3 without the device being used – a statistically significant
improvement that's changing lives.
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Comparison of Patient Pre & Post Surgery Pain Score
Standard of Care vs NervAlign™ Nerve Cuff Protected Nerve Repairs
The comparison of pain scores between the two cohorts of patients
Comprehensive Product Portfolio
ReNerve is advancing a complete suite of nerve repair solutions and related surgical repairs:
On market
• NervAlign® Nerve Cuff – Our bioabsorbable protective wrap, naturally absorbed within six months of
surgery.
• Empliq™ Deep Dermal tissue product -- A unique deep dermal product used in the repair of reconstructive
and cosmetic surgical cases.
• Empliq™ Amniotic tissue product ranges -- Three amniotic tissue product ranges used to aid the healing
of wounds.
In development
• NervAlign® Nerve Conduit Range – Next-generation nerve conduit leveraging advantages of eCOO
technology in a material designed to facilitate nerve growth over short gaps between nerve ends.
• NervAlign® Nerve Guide Matrix – a customised and ready-to-use alternative to existing nerve grafts, for
treatment of longer nerve gaps and more severe nerve injuries. It will eliminate the need for patients to
undergo additional sural nerve harvesting.
• NervAlign® Bionic Nerve – Next-generation combination technology for the most challenging nerve
repairs.
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Market Leadership and Growth
With demonstrated market traction since the Company’s 2022 product launch, ReNerve achieved 53% revenue
growth in FY25, reaching $271k in sales. Our high-margin, scalable products are positioning us as the go-to solution
for surgeons seeking superior patient outcomes in the rapidly expanding global nerve repair market, valued at
US$1.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $6.2 billion by 2031.2
Vision and Values
We're not just developing medical devices – we're engineering hope. By creating the ideal healing environment for
nerve repair and regeneration, ReNerve bridges critical gaps in healthcare while empowering the human body's
natural healing process. Our cleaner, safer, and more effective solutions represent the future of peripheral nerve
surgery.
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Global Nerve Repair Biomaterials Market Research Report (2020 – 2031)
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