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CytoSorbents Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSO) is a prominent player in the field of critical care immunotherapy, with a strong focus on blood purification technologies. The company has made significant strides with its flagship product, CytoSorb®, which has received approval in the European Union and is distributed across 40 countries globally. CytoSorb® is an extracorporeal cytokine adsorber designed to mitigate the 'cytokine storm' or 'cytokine release syndrome' that can lead to severe inflammation, organ failure, and death in critical conditions such as sepsis, burn injuries, trauma, lung injuries, and pancreatitis. It is also employed in cancer immunotherapy and during cardiac surgeries to remove inflammatory mediators that may cause post-operative complications.
The core technology of CytoSorbents is based on biocompatible, highly porous polymer beads that efficiently purify the blood. Apart from CytoSorb®, the company offers other innovative products like ECOS-300CY, VetResQ, HemoDefend, and DrugSorb-ATR, which cater to different aspects of critical care and blood purification.
CytoSorbents operates through various segments, including Direct Sales, Distributors/Strategic Partners, and Government contracts. Its revenue is primarily driven by product sales, particularly in Germany, with additional income sourced from grants by agencies in the United States.
In Q3 2023, CytoSorbents reported a 20% growth in product sales, reaching $7.8 million, compared to $6.5 million in Q3 2022. The total revenue for the same quarter was approximately $8.8 million. The company is also advancing its pivotal STAR-T trial, with the database lock nearing completion and initial data analysis expected before the year's end.
For more detailed financial results and updates, investors can refer to the company’s official filings, such as the Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2023, and the Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2024, available on the SEC website.