15 RECELL® System Abstracts Accepted for Presentation at 53ʳᵈ Annual American Burn Association Meeting

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AVITA Medical (NASDAQ: RCEL) announced the acceptance of 15 abstracts showcasing the benefits of its RECELL System at the American Burn Association's upcoming annual meeting. This marks the highest number of presentations since the RECELL's FDA approval in 2018. Over 80% of U.S. burn surgeons are now certified in using the system, which demonstrates a growing adoption in treating diverse burn injuries. The findings emphasize both clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness, supporting the RECELL System as a significant advancement in burn care.

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• 15 abstracts accepted at the American Burn Association meeting, indicating strong interest in RECELL.
• Over 80% of burn surgeons in the U.S. certified in RECELL usage, demonstrating widespread adoption.
• Clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness highlighted in the accepted presentations.

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Record Number of Accepted Abstracts Highlight Benefits of RECELL System and Reinforce Rapid Adoption by Surgeons to Advance Burn Care

VALENCIA, Calif. and MELBOURNE, Australia, March 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AVITA Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCEL, ASX: AVH), a regenerative medicine company that is developing and commercializing a technology platform that enables point-of-care autologous skin restoration for multiple unmet needs, today announced that 15 abstracts highlighting the clinical and cost-savings benefits of the RECELL^® Autologous Cell Harvesting Device (RECELL^® System) have been accepted at the American Burn Association (ABA) 53rd Annual Meeting. The meeting, which will be held virtually April 7-9, 2021, annually brings together more than 2,000 multi-disciplinary burn care professionals from around the world.

“This year’s ABA meeting features the highest number of presentations on the clinical and health economic benefits of the RECELL System since its U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in 2018,” said Dr. Mike Perry, AVITA Medical’s Chief Executive Officer. “The acceptance and adoption of RECELL is reflected in these physician-initiated presentations, representing the collective experience of 20 burn centers. With more than 80% of burn surgeons in the United States now certified in the use of the RECELL System, we are encouraged by their continuing exploration of RECELL in the treatment of various burn depths and sizes, and we remain committed to enabling the realization of the full potential of this innovative platform technology.”

RECELL^® System Accepted Abstracts

• Outcomes for Hand Burns Treated with Autologous Skin Cell Suspension in 20% TBSA and Smaller Injuries. Author: M Taylor, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
• Autologous Skin Cell Suspension (ASCS) for the Treatment of Small (<10% TBSA) Mixed-Depth Burn. Author: J Carter, University Medical Center Burn Center, New Orleans, LA
• 72 Facial Burns Treated with Autologous Skin Cell Suspension - A Real World Data Analysis Across 5 U.S. Burn Centers. Author: J Carter, University Medical Center Burn Center, New Orleans, LA
• Evaluating Real-World National and Regional Trends in Definitive Closure in US Burn Care: A Survey of US Burn Centers. Author: J Carter, University Medical Center Burn Center, New Orleans, LA
• Cost-effectiveness of Autologous Cell Harvesting Device for the Treatment of Burns Requiring Hospitalization: An Economic Evaluation using Real World Data. Author: J Carter, University Medical Center Burn Center, New Orleans, LA
• Autologous Skin Cell Suspension Achieves Closure of Donor Site Wounds Facilitating Early Reharvesting for Large TBSA Burn Injuries. Author: K Foster, Arizona Burn Center, Phoenix, AZ
• Utilizing Simulation Based Training to Teach Wound Management Strategies When Caring for Burns Treated with ASCS. Author: J Johnson, Wake Forest, Winston-Salem, NC
• Minimally Invasive Skin Grafting with Enzymatic Debridement and Autologous Skin Cell Spray. Author: S Kahn, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
• Early Interventions with Autologous Skin Cell Suspension Leads to Positive Outcomes. Author: N Kopari, Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno, CA
• Autologous Skin Cell Suspension in Combination with Meshed Autograft: A Case Series Demonstrating the Efficacy in Complex Wounds of Non-Burn Etiologies. Author: Y Qumsiyeh, Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno, CA
• Autologous Skin Cell Suspension is Associated with Decreased Hospital Length of Stay. Author: Y Qumsiyeh, Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno, CA
• Inconspicuous Donor Sites-: A Patient-Centered Approach to Donor Site Management with Autologous Skin Cell Suspension. Author: N Kopari, Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno, CA
• Evaluation of Healing Outcomes Combining Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Autologous Skin Cell Suspension and Meshed Autografts: Pre-Clinical and Clinical Evidence. Author: B Carney, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, DC
• Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix in Combination with Wide Meshed Graft and Autologous Spray Cell Suspension (ASCS) Graft can be used for Reconstruction of Extensive Necrotizing Infections: A Case Report. Author: J Olivi, Mercy Hospital, Rogers, AR
• Vacuum Assisted Dressing can be used as an Effective Dressing over Non-cultured, Autologous Skin Cell Suspension (ASCS) Combined with Wide Meshed Split Thickness Autografts (mSTSG). Author: J Olivi, Mercy Hospital, Rogers, AR
  

For more information about the RECELL System, please visit https://recellsystem.com/.

ABOUT AVITA MEDICAL, INC.
AVITA Medical is a regenerative medicine company with a technology platform positioned to address unmet medical needs in burns, chronic wounds, and aesthetics indications. AVITA Medical’s patented and proprietary collection and application technology provides innovative treatment solutions derived from the regenerative properties of a patient’s own skin. The medical devices work by preparing a RES^® REGENERATIVE EPIDERMAL SUSPENSION, an autologous suspension comprised of the patient’s skin cells necessary to regenerate natural healthy epidermis. This autologous suspension is then sprayed onto the areas of the patient requiring treatment.

AVITA Medical’s first U.S. product, the RECELL^® System, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in September 2018. The RECELL System is indicated for use in the treatment of acute thermal burns in patients 18 years and older. The RECELL System is used to prepare Spray-On Skin™ Cells using a small amount of a patient’s own skin, providing a new way to treat severe burns, while significantly reducing the amount of donor skin required. The RECELL System is designed to be used at the point of care alone or in combination with autografts depending on the depth of the burn injury. Compelling data from randomized, controlled clinical trials conducted at major U.S. burn centers and real-world use in more than 10,000 patients globally reinforce that the RECELL System is a significant advancement over the current standard of care for burn patients and offers benefits in clinical outcomes and cost savings. Healthcare professionals should read the INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE - RECELL^® Autologous Cell Harvesting Device (https://recellsystem.com/) for a full description of indications for use and important safety information including contraindications, warnings, and precautions.

In international markets, our products are marketed under the RECELL System brand to promote skin healing in a wide range of applications including burns, chronic wounds, and aesthetics. The RECELL System is TGA-registered in Australia and received CE-mark approval in Europe. To learn more, visit www.avitamedical.com.

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This press release was authorized by the review committee of AVITA Medical, Inc.

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FAQ

What is the significance of the accepted abstracts for RCEL?

The acceptance of 15 abstracts at the American Burn Association meeting underscores the clinical and cost-saving benefits of the RECELL System, enhancing interest in its application.

How many burn surgeons are certified to use the RECELL System?

Over 80% of burn surgeons in the United States are now certified in the use of the RECELL System.

When is the American Burn Association meeting where RCEL will present?

The American Burn Association's 53rd Annual Meeting will be held virtually from April 7-9, 2021.

What does RCEL's RECELL System treat?

The RECELL System is used for treating acute thermal burns in patients aged 18 and older.

When was the RECELL System approved by the FDA?

The RECELL System was approved by the FDA in September 2018.