Positive FDA Feedback on NervAlign Nerve Guide Matrix
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ASX Announcement
14 October 2026
ReNerve receives positive FDA feedback on NervAlign® Nerve Guide Matrix
regulatory pathway
Key Highlights
• ReNerve receives positive feedback from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following a pre-
submission meeting for its NervAlign® Nerve Guide Matrix (NGM)
• FDA feedback supports ReNerve's proposed preclinical evaluation model and provides further
guidance on the control groups required
• FDA also outlines biochemical and biophysical testing expectations to support a future regulatory
submission as agreed path forward
• Feedback will inform the Company's final testing plan and regulatory submission package
• Manufacturing of NGM continues with ReNerve's contract manufacturing organisation (CMO)
ReNerve Limited (ASX: RNV, "ReNerve" or "the Company"), an Australian medical device company focused
on peripheral nerve repair, is pleased to announce that it held a positive pre-submission meeting with the
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on 30 September 2026 for its NervAlign® Nerve Guide Matrix
(NGM) program.
The pre-submission meeting, supported in writing, gave ReNerve the opportunity to discuss its regulatory
plan for the NGM with the FDA and to seek feedback before making a formal submission and provide the
company with the clear path forward for FDA submission ahead of marketing approval clearance.
The Company's discussions with the FDA were positive and confirmed ReNerve's submission strategy, while
also providing important feedback from the regulator. The FDA agreed that the model ReNerve has chosen
for its preclinical evaluation is appropriate and provided additional guidance on the control groups it
expects. The FDA also set out clear expectations for the biochemical and biophysical data needed to support
clearance.
ReNerve is reviewing the feedback in detail and will use it to finalise its testing plan and the data package
for the NGM. The Company is continuing production with its CMO and will update the market on progress
including the timing of planned submission.
Dr Julian Chick, CEO of ReNerve, said: "This is an important step forward for our NervAlign Nerve Guide
Matrix program, providing greater clarity on the FDA's expectations as we progress towards a regulatory
submission.
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"The feedback is particularly encouraging given the positive results we have from our ongoing preclinical
study. We now have a clearer understanding of the additional testing and data required, allowing us to
focus our development activities on progressing NGM towards the US market."
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.
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• NervAlign® Bionic Nerve – Next-generation combination technology for the most challenging nerve
repairs.
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 2031.1
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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