Study of an Intrathecal Port and Catheter System for Subjects With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The primary objective of the clinical investigation is to demonstrate successful clinical use of the ThecaFlex DRx™ System in delivering nusinersen in subjects with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). All enrolled subjects will undergo implantation of the investigational device (ThecaFlex DRx™ System) and will be followed for 12 months after receiving the implant. The 12-month data will be used to assess the primary endpoint support a Pre-Market Approval (PMA) application.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Subject is 3 years or older 2. Subject diagnosed with SMA who are candidates for Spinraza treatment as indicated in its label 3. Subject resistant to lumbar puncture (LP), where resistance is defined as: 1. Subject with respiratory issues or other comorbidities who is at an increased risk for complications due to the need for repeat anesthesia and imaging radiation exposure to safely perform LP; or 2. Subjects for whom the treating physician determines implantation of the ThecaFlex DRx™ System is otherwise in the subject's best interest 4. Subject has been prescribed nusinersen via chronic intrathecal bolus administration in accordance with the drug labeling and first port access of the ThecaFlex DRx system is planned within 2 weeks of implantation 5. Subject, per Investigator discretion, is able to undergo a percutaneous or open surgical procedure for index port and catheter implantation where at least 7 cm of the ThecaFlex DRx system catheter will be placed int