2.1 Dosage

• Each vial of ADZYNMA is labeled with the actual rADAMTS13 activity, measured in terms of its potency in International Units (IU).
• Calculate administration dose and volume based on the patient's body weight using the actual potency (and not the nominal potency) as printed on ADZYNMA vial.
• For Intravenous (IV) Infusion at a rate of 2 to 4 mL per minute.

Prophylactic Therapy

The recommended prophylactic dosage regimen of ADZYNMA is as follows:

• Administer 40 IU/kg body weight once every other week.
• The prophylactic dosing frequency may be adjusted to 40 IU/kg body weight once weekly based on prior prophylactic dosing regimen or clinical response [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3), Clinical Studies (14)].

On-Demand Therapy

A guide for dosing ADZYNMA for on demand treatment of an acute event is provided in Table 1.

2.2 Preparation and Administration

• Use aseptic technique (clean and germ-free) throughout the procedure.
• Check the expiration date of the product prior to use.
• Do not use ADZYNMA if the expiration date has passed.

Reconstitution

1.

Prepare a clean, germ-free, flat surface and gather all the materials you will need for the reconstitution and infusion. Figure A depicts the materials provided in the carton box.

Figure A

2.

Do not use ADZYNMA if the expiration date has passed.

• Use ADZYNMA within 3 hours after reconstitution and keep at room temperature not to exceed 86°F/30°C. Do not store at any other temperature. Discard any unused reconstituted product if not used within 3 hours after reconstitution.

3.

Allow the vials of ADZYNMA and diluent to reach room temperature before use.

• If the patient needs more than one vial of ADZYNMA per injection, reconstitute each vial according to the instructions stated under ‘Reconstitution’.
• Inspect the reconstituted ADZYNMA solution for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. The solution should be clear and colorless in appearance.
• Do not administer if particulate matter or discoloration is observed.

4.

Wash and dry your hands thoroughly, and put on clean exam gloves.

5.

Remove plastic caps from the ADZYNMA and diluent vials and place the vials on a flat surface (Figure B).

Figure B

6.

Wipe the rubber stoppers with an alcohol swab and allow them to dry prior to use (Figure C).

Figure C

7.

Open the BAXJECT II Hi-Flow device package by peeling away the lid, without touching the inside (Figure D).

• Do not remove the BAXJECT II Hi-Flow device from the package.
• Do not touch the clear plastic spike.

Figure D

8.

Turn the package with the BAXJECT II Hi-Flow device upside down and place it over the top of the diluent vial. Press straight down until the clear plastic spike pierces through the diluent vial stopper (Figure E).

Figure E

9.

Grip the BAXJECT II Hi-Flow device package at its edge and pull the package off the device (Figure F).

• Do not remove the blue cap from the BAXJECT II Hi-Flow device.
• Do not touch the exposed purple plastic spike.

Figure F

10.

Turn the system over so that the diluent vial is now on top. Press the BAXJECT II Hi-Flow device straight down until the purple plastic spike pierces through the ADZYNMA powder vial stopper (Figure G). The vacuum will draw the diluent into the ADZYNMA powder vial.

• You may notice some bubbles or foam – this is normal and should soon disappear. Wait until foam or bubbles dissipate before administration.

Figure G

11.

Swirl the connected vials gently and continuously until the powder is completely dissolved (Figure H).

• Do not shake the vial.

Figure H

12.

Visually inspect the reconstituted solution for particulate matter before administration. The solution should be clear and colorless in appearance.

• Do not use the product if particulate matter or discoloration is observed.

13.

If the dose requires more than one vial of ADZYNMA, repeat step 1 to step 12 to reconstitute each vial.

• Use a different BAXJECT II Hi-Flow device to reconstitute each vial of ADZYNMA and diluent.

14.

Take off the blue cap from the BAXJECT II Hi-Flow device (Figure I). Attach a Luer-lock syringe (Figure J).

• Do not inject air into the system.

Figure I

Figure J

15.

Turn the system upside down (ADZYNMA vial is now on top). Draw the reconstituted solution into the syringe by pulling the plunger back slowly (Figure K).

• Use ADZYNMA within 3 hours after reconstitution and keep at room temperature not to exceed 86°F/30°C. Do not store at any other temperature. Discard any unused reconstituted product if not used within 3 hours after reconstitution.
• Do not administer ADZYNMA in the same tubing or container at the same time with other medicinal products for infusion.

Figure K

16.

If a patient is to receive more than one vial of ADZYNMA, the contents of multiple vials can be drawn into the same syringe. Repeat this process for all reconstituted vials of ADZYNMA until the total volume to be administered is reached.

17.

Disconnect the syringe and attach a suitable injection needle or an infusion set.

18.

Point the needle up and remove any air bubbles by gently tapping the syringe with your finger and slowly and carefully pushing air out of the syringe and needle.

19.

Apply a tourniquet and clean the chosen infusion site with an alcohol swab (Figure L).

Figure L

20.

Insert the needle into the vein and remove the tourniquet.

21.

Infuse the reconstituted ADZYNMA slowly, at a rate of 2 to 4 mL per minute (Figure M).

• A syringe pump may be used to control the rate of administration.

Figure M

22.

Take the needle out of the vein, place a cotton ball or gauze on the infusion site, and apply pressure for several minutes to stop bleeding.

• Do not recap the needle.

23.

Place the needle, syringe, and empty vials in a puncture-resistant sharps container.

• Do not dispose of syringes and needles in the regular waste.

5.1 Hypersensitivity

Allergic-type hypersensitivity including anaphylactic reactions may occur with ADZYNMA. Patients should be informed of the early signs of hypersensitivity including but not limited to tachycardia, tightness of the chest, wheezing and/or acute respiratory distress, hypotension, generalized urticaria, pruritus, rhinoconjunctivitis, angioedema, lethargy, nausea, vomiting, paresthesia, and restlessness. If signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions occur, immediately discontinue administration of ADZYNMA and provide appropriate supportive care.

5.2 Immunogenicity

There is a potential for immunogenicity with ADZYNMA. Patients may develop neutralizing antibodies to ADAMTS13, which could potentially result in a decreased or lack of response to ADAMTS13. Neutralizing antibodies were not reported in the cTTP clinical trials. All subjects had been previously exposed to ADAMTS13 through plasma-based products. There are no data on immunogenicity with ADZYNMA in previously untreated patients (subjects naïve to plasma-based products) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.6)].

Patients may develop antibodies to host cell proteins which could potentially result in adverse reactions. There are no data on immunogenicity to host cell proteins in previously untreated patients (subjects naïve to plasma-based products).

6.1 Clinical Trials Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.

The safety profile of ADZYNMA was evaluated in one, prospective, randomized, active-controlled, open-label, multicenter, two-period crossover study (Study 1). The adverse drug reactions (ADR) are listed in Table 2.

8.1 Pregnancy

Risk Summary

The safety of ADZYNMA for use during pregnancy has not been established in controlled clinical trials. Limited data with ADZYNMA use during pregnancy are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes.1 In determining whether ADZYNMA should be used in pregnancy, healthcare providers should balance the potential benefits with the potential risks.

The background rate of major birth defects and miscarriage in the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background rate of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

Data

Human Data

There have been four cTTP patients exposed to ADZYNMA during pregnancy.

Two patients in a long-term extension study were found to be pregnant early in the first trimester while receiving prophylaxis with ADZYNMA. Both patients were discontinued from the study to comply with the protocol requirements. The first patient had no further exposure to ADZYNMA and had a first trimester miscarriage approximately two months after study discontinuation. The investigator assessed the event was unrelated to ADZYNMA. The second patient resumed treatment with ADZYNMA under a compassionate use program and delivered a healthy full-term baby with no safety concerns reported by the investigator.

Two additional cTTP patients were treated with ADZYNMA in a compassionate use program during pregnancy. The first patient, in the third trimester of her second pregnancy, experienced a stroke and thrombocytopenia that was refractory to daily plasmapheresis. At 33 weeks of gestation, ADZYNMA treatment was started once weekly. ADAMTS13 activity levels normalized, thrombocytopenia resolved, and a healthy baby was delivered at 37 weeks with no safety concerns reported by the treating physician due to ADZYNMA.1 The second patient had an exacerbation of her cTTP during her second trimester of pregnancy despite prior daily plasma exchange. Her pregnancy was considered to be at risk, with inadequate response to plasma-based therapies. ADZYNMA was started once weekly and induced clinical remission. The baby was delivered by a cesarean section at week 29 and the treating physician reported no adverse events due to ADZYNMA.

Whether ADZYNMA should be used in pregnancy is solely up to the medical judgment of the healthcare provider.

Nonclinical Data

In an embryo-fetal development study in rats, ADZYNMA was administered in female rats at 80, 200, or 400 IU/kg [up to 10x human equivalent dose (HED)] every third day from 2 weeks before mating through Day 16 of gestation and was not associated with any adverse maternal findings or treatment-related effects on embryo-fetal development. In a pre- and post-natal development study in rats, ADZYNMA was administered at 80, 200, or 400 IU/kg [up to 10x HED] by intravenous (IV) bolus injection every three days from Day 6 of gestation to weaning at approximately Day 21 of lactation. There were no adverse maternal effects or findings in F1 or F2 offspring.

8.2 Lactation

Risk Summary

There is no information regarding the presence of ADZYNMA in human milk, its effects on milk production or the breastfed infant. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for ADZYNMA and any potential adverse effects to the breastfed child.

8.4 Pediatric Use

The safety and effectiveness of ADZYNMA has been established in pediatric patients. Clinical trials included patients aged 2 years and older. Based on data from population pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis, no additional dose adjustments beyond body weight are required for this age group. The recommended body-weight based dosing regimen in pediatric patients is the same as that in adults.

8.5 Geriatric Use

Clinical studies of ADZYNMA did not include patients 65 years of age and older to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. Based on the results from population pharmacokinetics analysis, no dose adjustment is required for elderly patients [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

12.1 Mechanism of Action

ADZYNMA is a recombinant form of the endogenous ADAMTS13. ADAMTS13 is a plasma zinc metalloprotease that regulates the activity of von Willebrand factor (VWF) by cleaving large and ultra-large VWF multimers to smaller units and thereby reducing the platelet binding properties of VWF and its propensity to form microthrombi.2,3

12.2 Pharmacodynamics

VWF antigen (VWF:AG) and VWF:ristocetin cofactor activity (VWF:RCo) were used to assess VWF platelet binding activity. Following IV doses of ADZYNMA at the recommended dose, both VWF:AG and VWF:RCo transiently decreased for 1 to 2 days with a 15% to 25% change from baseline.

12.3 Pharmacokinetics

The PK profile of ADZYNMA was determined based on clinical trial ADAMTS13 activity data analyses.

Following single-dose IV administration of ADZYNMA at 5 IU/kg, 20 IU/kg, and 40 IU/kg to adults and adolescents, dose-related increases in individual ADAMTS13 activity were observed and reached a maximum at approximately 1-hour post-infusion or earlier. At a dose of 40 IU/kg the mean (SD) half-life and mean residence time (MRT) in adults and adolescents were 47.8 (13.7) hours and 63.8 (16.0) hours, respectively.

The PK parameters of ADAMTS13 activity following IV administration of ADZYNMA at 40 IU/kg in adults and adolescents are described in Table 3.

ADZYNMA IV administration at 40 IU/kg resulted in approximately 4- to 5-fold higher ADAMTS13 activity exposures (Cmax, AUC) and lower inter-subject variability when compared to plasma-based therapies. Mean time duration above 10% ADAMTS13 activity and mean average ADAMTS13 activity (Cave) were both approximately 3- to 4-fold higher following ADZYNMA IV administration than plasma-based therapies.

Based on Population PK analysis leveraging available data (N=65) from adults, adolescents and pediatric patients below 12 years of age, the mean (SD) steady state Cmax, AUCall, Cave, and duration of ADAMTS13 activity above 10% following IV administration of ADZYNMA every other week in cTTP patients below 12 years of age were 1.02 (0.19) IU/mL, 54.0 (12.2) IU*h/mL, 0.16 (0.04) IU/mL, and 6.8 (2.1) days, respectively.

ADAMTS13 antigen and activity PK characteristics (MRT, Vss, and CL) were similar across age groups in patients with cTTP. Body-weight based ADZYNMA dosing provides similar ADAMTS13 activity PK parameters (Cmax and Cave) across the different age groups including pediatric patients <12 years of age.

12.6 Immunogenicity

The observed incidence of anti-drug antibodies (ADA) is highly dependent on the sensitivity and specificity of the assay. Differences in assay methods preclude meaningful comparisons of the incidence of ADA in the studies described below with the incidence of ADA in other studies, including those of ADZYNMA.

Thirteen (one patient in Study 1 and twelve patients in a long-term extension study) of 67 patients treated prophylactically with ADZYNMA with confirmed cTTP tested positive for low-titer binding antibodies against ADAMTS13 with no observable clinical impact on the safety or efficacy of ADZYNMA, and no increase in antibody titers over time. No cTTP patients tested positive for neutralizing antibodies against ADAMTS13.

Because of the low occurrence of ADA, the effect of these antibodies on the PK, PD, safety, and/or efficacy of rADAMTS13 products is unknown [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

There are no data on immunogenicity in previously untreated patients (subjects naïve to plasma-based products), therefore, the risk of immunogenicity for naïve subjects to this drug product is unknown.

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

No carcinogenicity or mutagenicity studies have been conducted with ADZYNMA to assess its mutagenic or carcinogenic potential.

No adverse effects on fertility were observed in female rats administered 80, 200, or 400 IU/kg ADZYNMA every third day for 2 weeks before mating through Day 16.

Prophylactic Enzyme Replacement Therapy in patients with cTTP

The efficacy of ADZYNMA in the prophylactic treatment of patients with cTTP was evaluated in Study 1, in 46 patients who were randomized to receive 6 months of treatment with either 40 IU/kg of ADZYNMA or plasma-based therapies (Period 1), then crossed over to the other treatment for 6 months (Period 2). Thirty-five patients have entered the 6-month single arm period with ADZYNMA (Period 3).

The median (min-max) age of patients was 32.5 years (range 3-58 years), with a mean weight of 67.6 kg. Most patients were white (65.2%), not Hispanic or Latino (80.4%) and were female (58.7%). Twenty of the 27 female patients (74.1%) were of child-bearing potential. Baseline characteristics are listed in Table 4.

The efficacy of prophylactic treatment with ADZYNMA in patients with cTTP was demonstrated based on the incidence of protocol defined acute and subacute TTP events and TTP manifestations (see Table 5), as well as the incidence of supplemental doses prompted by subacute TTP events over a 6-month time period.

No patients receiving ADZYNMA had an acute TTP event throughout the study, including Period 3 (with a median duration of exposure to ADZYNMA of 14 months for patients 12 to <18 years of age and patients ≥18 years of age; and 4 and 1 months in patients 6 to <12 and <6 years of age, respectively). One acute TTP event occurred in a patient receiving plasma-based therapies (FFP) prophylactically during Period 1 (see Table 5).

No subacute TTP events were reported in patients receiving ADZYNMA during Periods 1 and 2. In Period 3, two patients receiving ADZYNMA prophylaxis had two subacute events of which one was treated with four supplemental doses, 2 of FFP and 2 of ADZYNMA. Four patients receiving plasma-based therapies had five subacute TTP events in Periods 1 and 2. A total of seven supplemental doses, 2 of FVIII-VWF concentrate, 1 of FFP and 4 of ADZYNMA were given to three of these patients (see Table 5).

Overall, the efficacy results for ADZYNMA were consistent throughout the study, including Period 3 and across age groups. For outcome of ADZYNMA use in pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

On-Demand Enzyme Replacement Therapy

The efficacy of the on-demand (OD) enzyme replacement therapy was evaluated based on the proportion of acute TTP events responding to ADZYNMA in both the Prophylactic and the OD cohorts throughout the duration of the study.

An acute TTP event responding to ADZYNMA was defined as a resolved TTP event when platelet count was ≥150,000/μL or platelet count was within 25% of baseline, whichever occurs first, and LDH ≤1.5 x baseline or ≤1.5 x ULN, without requiring the use of another ADAMTS13-containing agent.

Five adult patients (≥18 years of age) enrolled in the OD cohort and had a total of six acute TTP events. Of these five patients, two patients were randomized to receive on-demand treatment with ADZYNMA and three patients were randomized to receive plasma-based therapies. All 6 acute TTP events resolved after treatment with either ADZYNMA or plasma-based therapies.