THERAKOS™ ECP EDGE IS A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF PRODUCT SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS (HCPs) DELIVER OPTIMIZED EXTRACORPOREAL PHOTOPHERESIS (ECP) IMMUNOMODULATION TO PATIENTS.
THE THERAKOS™ CELLEX™ PHOTOPHERESIS SYSTEM IS THE ONLY ECP PLATFORM IN CANADA
FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY FACILITATE SERVICE PROVISION
*Please inform your key account manager of device location changes within your unit prior to relocating the device. †Operators should use their medical judgment when deciding whether to administer treatment using the single- or double-needle mode, taking into account each patient’s needs and the instructions set forth in the Operator’s Manual.
THE CELLEX™ SYSTEM IS CANADA’S ONLY FULLY INTEGRATED AND VALIDATED PLATFORM FOR ECP3
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Extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) is an immunomodulatory therapy that has shown efficacy in patients with the skin manifestation of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and in system sclerosis5
For more information on adverse events and warning and precautions, please refer to the Important safety Information for THERAKOS® photopheresis systems.
The THERAKOS® CELLEX® Photopheresis System is used for the palliative treatment of the skin manifestations of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) and systemic sclerosis (SSc). Only health care professionals with training in THERAKOS Photopheresis should administer this therapy.
NORMAL TREATMENT FREQUENCY1
The patient should receive treatment on two successive days each month for six months.1 An “adequate response” is considered to be a 25% improvement in the skin score for patients with skin manifestations of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and a 15% improvement in the skin score for patients with systemic sclerosis (see medication package insert for skin score determination) obtained within the first eight treatments and maintained for at least four weeks.1,7 Continued treatments may or may not lead to improvements of greater than 25% and 15%, respectively.1,7
ACCELERATED TREATMENT FREQUENCY1
Patients who fail to show an “adequate response” to treatment after eight treatments may have their treatment schedules increased to two successive days every two weeks for the next three months.1
If no response, or less than an “adequate response” is achieved after 20 treatments, use clinical judgment to decide if photopheresis should be continued.1 In the clinical trial of methoxsalen (20 mcg/mL), 15 of 17 responses were seen within six months of treatment. Two patients did respond to treatment after six months.1
MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY1
Patients who attained a positive response in the clinical studies were maintained at a schedule of two consecutive days of treatment every five weeks for at least three months.1 When initial response is maintained at this schedule, photopheresis frequency may be gradually decreased, and in some cases may be discontinued entirely. However, the physician should continue to follow the patient on a regular basis.1
FOR PATIENTS UNRESPONSIVE TO SKIN-DIRECTED TREATMENT FOR CTCL SKIN SYMPTOMS6
THERAKOS™ PHOTOPHERESIS HARNESSES THE PATIENT’S IMMUNE SYSTEM TO HELP TREAT THE SKIN MANIFESTATIONS OF CTCL5
Three multicenter, single-arm, open-label clinical trials were performed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of photopheresis in the treatment of skin manifestations of CTCL. Overall skin scores were used in the clinical trials of ECP to assess the patient’s response to treatment. The predefined successful response was a 25% reduction in skin score from baseline maintained for four consecutive weeks.6 All patients had CTCL with tough-to-treat patch plaques, extensive plaques, and erythrodermic disease. No patients with the disease in the tumor phase were treated. There are no data available regarding the efficacy of methoxsalen sterile solution in patients with disease in the tumor phase.6
Trial 1 Design (N=39): Treated with the oral formulation of methoxsalen in conjunction with the UVAR XTS™ Photopheresis System. Prednisone up to 10 mg/day was permitted in addition to topical steroids. Patients were initially treated on two consecutive days, every four to five weeks.6 The specific instrument model used for this study, the UVAR XTS™ Photopheresis System, is no longer manufactured or supported, and has been replaced by the THERAKOS™ CELLEX™ Photopheresis System.
Trial 2 Design (N=57): Five-year post-approval follow up of CTCL patients conducted to evaluate long-term safety. This study used the oral dosage formulation of
methoxsalen. There was no concomitant medication restriction. Patients were initially treated on two consecutive days, every four to five weeks.6
Trial 3 Design (N=51): Patients were treated with methoxsalen sterile solution in conjunction with the UVAR XTS™ Photopheresis System. The total dose of
methoxsalen sterile solution delivered was substantially lower (approximately 200 times) than that used with oral administration. Topical steroids were permitted
only for the treatment of fissures on the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands. All other steroids, topical or systemic, were prohibited. Patients were
initially treated on two consecutive days, every four to five weeks. 15 of 17 responses were seen within six months of treatment. Only 2 patients responded to
treatment after 6 months.6 The specific instrument model used for this study, the UVAR XTS™ Photopheresis System, is no longer manufactured or supported,
and has been replaced by the THERAKOS™ CELLEX™ Photopheresis System.
FOR PATIENTS WITH EARLY-ONSET, DIFFUSE SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS7
THERAKOS™ PHOTOPHERESIS HARNESSES THE PATIENT’S IMMUNE SYSTEM TO HELP TREAT SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS5
Rook 1992 Trial Design (N=56): A 10-month randomized, single-blind, controlled trial in patients with recent onset systemic sclerosis. Outcomes included skin score assessed by rating the thickness of the skin on a 0 to 3 scale in 15 areas of the body with possible skin severity scores ranging from 0 to 45 and joints assessed by standardized measurement of the change in oral aperture and right and left-hand closure. All patients had recent onset systemic sclerosis (<4 years duration) and ≥30% progression in site of cutaneous involvement. Patients were randomized 1:1 to receive ECP, 2 consecutive days, every 4 weeks (n=31) or D-Penicillamine (n=25), 750 mg/day (the dose was increased by 250 mg every two months until a daily dose of 750 mg/day was reached). Patients were assessed monthly for a minimum duration of 6 months. Collagen production-reducing pharmacologic agents like steroids, colchicine, potassium aminobenzoate, and griseofulvin were not permitted during the study. For treatment of Raynaud’s phenomenon, only stable doses of calcium channel blockers were permitted.7
*No significant improvement in skin score of ECP compared to D-Pen-treated patients was observed at 10 months.7 †A change in the skin score during treatment was considered to be clinically relevant if it differed by at least 15% from baseline.7
Rook 1992 Trial Design (N=56): A 10-month randomized, single-blind, controlled trial in patients with recent onset systemic sclerosis. Outcomes included skin score assessed by rating the thickness of the skin on a 0 to 3 scale in 15 areas of the body with possible skin severity scores ranging from 0 to 45 and joints assessed by standardized measurement of the change in oral aperture and right and left-hand closure. All patients had recent onset systemic sclerosis (<4 years duration) and ≥30% progression in site of cutaneous involvement. Patients were randomized 1:1 to receive ECP, 2 consecutive days, every 4 weeks (n=31) or DPenicillamine (n=25), 750 mg/day (the dose was increased by 250 mg every two months until a daily dose of 750 mg/day was reached). Patients were assessed monthly for a minimum duration of 6 months. Collagen production-reducing pharmacologic agents like steroids, colchicine, potassium aminobenzoate, and griseofulvin were not permitted during the study. For treatment of Raynaud’s phenomenon, only stable doses of calcium channel blockers were permitted.7
*No significant improvement in oral aperture of D-pen-treated patients compared to baseline was observed.7 †No significant improvement in hand closure of ECP-treated patients compared to baseline was observed at 6 months. No significant improvement in hand closure of D-Pen-treated patients compared to baseline was observed.7
Knobler 2006 Trial Design (N=57): A 12-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in patients with diffuse systemic sclerosis. The primary endpoint was decrease in skin involvement evaluated by skin score in 22 regions with the modified scleroderma skin scoring method recommended by Kahaleh et al, Clin Exp Rheumatol 1986;4:367-369. The secondary endpoint was change in joint involvement as measured with a goniometer. All patients had diffuse systemic sclerosis and were <2 years from disease onset. Patients were randomized 1:1 to receive Photopheresis, 2 consecutive days, every 4 weeks (n=27) or Sham Photopheresis, 2 consecutive days, every 4 weeks (n=30). Patients were assessed monthly for 12 months. Collagen production-reducing pharmacologic agents, including corticosteroids, colchicine, griseofulvin, and D-Pen were not permitted.8
*Comparison of skin scores between the two study arms did not achieve statistical significance because of the small sample size of the study arms.8
Knobler 2006 Trial Design (N=57): A 12-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in patients with diffuse systemic sclerosis. The primary endpoint was decrease in skin involvement evaluated by skin score in 22 regions with the modified scleroderma skin scoring method recommended by Kahaleh et al, Clin Exp Rheumatol 1986;4:367-369. The secondary endpoint was change in joint involvement as measured with a goniometer. All patients had diffuse systemic sclerosis and were <2 years from disease onset. Patients were randomized 1:1 to receive Photopheresis, 2 consecutive days, every 4 weeks (n=27) or Sham Photopheresis, 2 consecutive days, every 4 weeks (n=30). Patients were assessed monthly for 12 months. Collagen production-reducing pharmacologic agents, including corticosteroids, colchicine, griseofulvin, and D-Pen were not permitted.8
AN ESTABLISHED TOLERABILITY PROFILE8
THE CELLEX™ SYSTEM IS CANADA’S ONLY FULLY INTEGRATED AND VALIDATED ECP SYSTEM, DESIGNED TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF BOTH YOU AND YOUR PATIENTS.3
DEVELOPING ECP SOLUTIONS (PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND EDUCATION) SINCE 19873
Used by >300 treatment centres
In >30 countries
ECP kits currently being provided for >135,000 patients per year
>1 million treatments in over 30 years
THERAKOS™ meets the following global quality standards:
*Certified by a Notified Body (BSI Certificate of Registration number FM 72801).9 The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). Organizations use ISO standards to demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.11 ISO 13485:2003 specifies requirements for a QMS for medical devices and related services.12
CANADA’S ONLY FULLY INTEGRATED ECP SYSTEM3
There is a growing footprint of centres that offer THERAKOS™ Photopheresis treatment across Canada. These treatment centres are independent, third-party facilities not owned or operated by Mallinckrodt. The treatment centre information provided is for informational use only, is subject to change, and may not be comprehensive.
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WATCH THERAKOS™ MECHANISM OF ACTION VIDEO
Watch the video to learn more about the mechanism of action for THERAKOS ECP Immunomodulation.
WATCH THERAKOS™ SKIN MANIFESTATIONS OF CTCL PATIENT PROCEDURE VIDEO
Watch the video to understand the THERAKOS™ CELLEX™ Photopheresis System ECP Immunomodulation procedure in patients with the skin manifestations of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
WATCH THERAKOS™ SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS PATIENT PROCEDURE VIDEO
Watch the video to understand the THERAKOS™ CELLEX™ Photopheresis System ECP Immunomodulation procedure in patients with systemic sclerosis.
OUR DEDICATED IN-HOUSE SUPPORT TEAM WILL HELP ENSURE OPTIMAL DELIVERY OF ECP TREATMENTS TO YOUR PATIENTS. WITH ALL OF OUR LEARNING INITIATIVES, WE AIM TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE CREATION OF A MORE INFORMED MEDICAL COMMUNITY, WHICH IS BETTER PLACED TO DELIVER ECP IMMUNOMODULATION TO PATIENTS.
Fully integrated team enables more quality oversight and overall improved service
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