The following is a summary of the BioCardia, Inc. (BCDA) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
BioCardia reported a decrease in total expenses by 41% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024, with $1.8 million in Q3 2024 compared to $3.0 million in Q3 2023.
Research and Development expenses decreased to $931,000 in Q3 2024, down from $1.9 million in Q3 2023, attributed to the completion of enrollment in the CardiAMP Heart Failure I trial.
Selling, General and Administrative expenses reduced to $825,000 in Q3 2024 from $1.1 million in Q3 2023.Net loss decreased to $1.7 million in Q3 2024 from $2.6 million in the third quarter of 2023.
Net cash used in operations totaled $2.6 million in Q3 2024, as compared to $2.4 million in Q3 2023.
Business Progress:
BioCardia is advancing two major clinical trials for CardiAMP cell therapy, looking toward cardiac repair without the need for surgery or immunosuppression.
Lead CardiAMP cell therapy for heart failure has received FDA breakthrough designation and is reimbursed by CMS.
Enrollment boost in CardiAMP Heart Failure II trial is expected due to protocol amendments and additional cell dosage adjustments.
The Morph DNA Steerable Introducer received FDA approval, enhancing cardiac procedures.
Opportunities:
Expansion in the CardiAMP Heart Failure II trial with protocol amendment, allowing for increased eligibility and potential effectiveness.
Marketing the Morph DNA Steerable Introducer to other companies could provide substantial non-dilutive capital and expedite commercial expansion.
Risks:
Final data from the CardiAMP Heart Failure I trial pivotal for future product approvals might bear unexpected outcomes.
Delays in clinical trials due to natural disasters like hurricanes impacting timelines and operations.
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