Upcoming FDA Advisory Panel for IceCure's ProSense® Marketing Authorization Receives Large Number of Public Comments from Stakeholders

• Comments from key stakeholders, including doctors, nurses, researchers, and breast cancer patients, are available on FDA website
• FDA Advisory Panel providing recommendations and vote on information concerning the benefit-risk profile for a De Novo marketing submission of the IceCure ProSense^® Cryoablation System in early-stage low risk breast cancer scheduled for November 7, 2024

CAESAREA, Israel, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IceCure Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ICCM) ('IceCure', 'IceCure Medical' or the 'Company'), developer of minimally-invasive cryoablation technology that destroys tumors by freezing as an alternative to surgical tumor removal, today announced that a large number of public comments have been posted from key stakeholders ahead of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the 'FDA') Medical Device Advisory Committee Panel (the 'Advisory Panel') for marketing authorization of ProSense^® cryoablation in early-stage low risk breast cancer, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The purpose of the Advisory Panel is for the FDA to obtain independent expert advice on scientific, technical and policy matters related to the potential granting of marketing authorization of ProSense^® for treating patients with early-stage low risk invasive breast cancer with cryoablation and adjuvant endocrine therapy. The Advisory Panel will include breast surgeons, interventional radiologists, industry representatives from the regulatory community, and other experts.

The Advisory Panel's Public Docket for ProSense^®, which is publicly available here: https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FDA-2024-N-4057 provides details and comments made by stakeholders including breast cancer patients oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, nurses, researchers, other experts, and those expressing they wished ProSense^® had been available for their loved one. A live webcast of the Advisory Panel meeting is available to the public at the following HYPERLINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMS5dJRtLIo

"We are highly encouraged by the large number of comments received for the Advisory Panel's consideration regarding the role of ProSense^® as a minimally-invasive treatment option for early-stage low risk breast cancer patients. Key stakeholders, including breast cancer patients, have shared their first-hand experience with ProSense^®," stated IceCure's CEO, Eyal Shamir. "We look forward to the public forum on November 7, along with the Advisory Panel's vote, which the FDA will consider in making its decision, expected by early 2025."  

About ProSense^®

The ProSense^® Cryoablation System provides a minimally invasive treatment option to destroy tumors by freezing them. The system uniquely harnesses the power of liquid nitrogen to create large lethal zones for maximum efficacy in tumor destruction in benign and cancerous lesions, including breast, kidney, lung, and liver.

ProSense^® enhances patient and provider value by accelerating recovery, reducing pain, surgical risks, and complications. With its easy, transportable design and liquid nitrogen utilization, ProSense^® opens that door to fast and convenient office-based procedure for breast tumors.

About IceCure Medical

IceCure Medical (Nasdaq: ICCM) develops and markets advanced liquid-nitrogen-based cryoablation therapy systems for the treatment of tumors (benign and cancerous) by freezing, with the primary focus areas being breast, kidney, bone and lung cancer. Its minimally invasive technology is a safe and effective alternative to hospital surgical tumor removal that is easily performed in a relatively short procedure. The Company's flagship ProSense^® system is marketed and sold worldwide for the indications cleared and approved to date including in the U.S., Europe and China.

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