Follow universal precautions and local biosafety guidelines for handling and disposal of human cells to avoid potential transmission of infectious diseases.
- Monitor the patient for hypersensitivity or other infusion-related reactions during the infusion and post-infusion, per institutional guidelines.
- Reduce the infusion rate if the fluid load is not tolerated. Pause the infusion in the event of a hypersensitivity reaction or if the patient develops a moderate to severe infusion reaction. Administer appropriate medical therapy as needed. [See Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]
- Conduct frequent clinical and laboratory assessments and vital signs and monitor for graft failure, GvHD, infections and other post-transplant complications according to institutional guidelines.
Hematologic Malignancies
The safety of OMISIRGE is based on data from Study P0501 for 52 patients transplanted with OMISIRGE and 56 patients transplanted with umbilical cord blood (UCB) [see Clinical Studies (14)]. The median duration of follow up for the overall safety population was 14 months (range, 1-19 months). All patients received myeloablative preparative regimens and GvHD prophylaxis with tacrolimus or cyclosporin plus mycophenolate mofetil.
Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 17% of patients treated with OMISIRGE, including infection (6%), acute GvHD (6%), veno-occlusive disease (VOD)/sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS) (2%), thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)/thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) (2%), and pulmonary hemorrhage (2%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 29% of subjects treated with UCB, including infection/sepsis (11%), respiratory disorders (11%), GvHD (5%), and VOD/SOS (2%).
The most common non-laboratory adverse reactions occurring in ≥ 10% of patients in Study P0501 are listed in Table 2 below. The most common Grade 3-5 adverse reactions for patients treated with OMISIRGE, were pain (33%), mucosal inflammation (31%), hypertension (25%), and gastrointestinal toxicity (19%).
Table 2: Adverse Reactions in ≥ 10% of Patients with Hematologic Malignancies Following Transplantation with OMISIRGE (N=52) or UCB (N=56) in Study P0501| Adverse Reaction | OMISIRGE Any Grade n (%) | OMISIRGE Grade 3 or Higher n (%) | UCB Any Grade n (%) | UCB Grade 3 or Higher n (%) |
|---|
| Abbreviation: n: number; UCB: umbilical cord blood. |
| General disorders and administration site conditions | - | - | - | - |
| Pain | 41(79) | 17 (33) | 43 (77) | 10 (18) |
| Fever | 42 (81) | 1 (2) | 54 (96) | 6 (11) |
| Mucosal inflammation | 39 (75) | 16 (31) | 47 (84) | 19 (34) |
| Fatigue Fatigue includes asthenia and fatigue. | 31(60) | 2 (4) | 42 (75) | 12 (21) |
| Edema | 24 (46) | 1 (2) | 37 (66) | 4 (7) |
| Chills | 19 (37) | 0 | 32 (57) | 0 |
| Gastrointestinal disorders | - | - | - | - |
| Gastrointestinal toxicity | 40 (77) | 10 (19) | 48 (86) | 19 (34) |
| Vomiting | 33 (63) | 3 (6) | 40 (71) | 2 (4) |
| Dysphagia | 17 (33) | 6 (12) | 21 (38) | 7 (13) |
| Constipation | 12 (23) | 0 | 21 (38) | 0 |
| Dyspepsia | 12 (23) | 0 | 12 (21) | 0 |
| Abdominal distention | 10 (19) | 0 | 16 (29) | 1 (2) |
| Infections and infestations Infections and infestations were graded according to the BMT-CTN grading system. | - | - | - | - |
| Viral infections | 39 (75) | 4 (8) | 45 (80) | 15 (27) |
| Bacterial infections | 34 (65) | 4 (8) | 45 (80) | 13 (23) |
| Fungal infections | 11 (21) | 3 (6) | 15 (27) | 10 (18) |
| Immune System Disorder | - | - | - | - |
| Acute Graft versus host disease Acute Graft-versus-host disease was graded according to the Consensus Conference on Acute GvHD grading. | 32 (62) | 8 (15) | 24 (43) | 12 (21) |
| Chronic Graft versus host disease Chronic Graft-versus-host disease was graded according to the 2014 NIH consensus criteria. | 18 (35) | 12 (23) | 14 (25) | 11 (20) |
| Vascular disorders | - | - | - | - |
| Hypertension | 29 (56) | 13 (25) | 37 (66) | 21 (38) |
| Hemorrhage Hemorrhage include cystitis hemorrhagic, epistaxis, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, hemorrhage, pulmonary alveolar hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. | 25 (48) | 6 (12) | 34 (61) | 10 (18) |
| Hypotension | 16 (31) | 2 (4) | 19 (34) | 5 (9) |
| Psychiatric disorders | - | - | - | - |
| Insomnia | 24 (46) | 1 (2) | 26 (46) | 2 (4) |
| Anxiety | 15 (29) | 1 (2) | 21(38) | 3 (5) |
| Depression | 13 (25) | 0 | 16 (29) | 2 (4) |
| Cardiac Disorders | - | - | - | - |
| Arrythmia | 24 (46) | 0 | 30 (54) | 1 (2) |
| Investigations | - | - | - | - |
| Weight decrease/Decreased appetite | 23 (44) | 4 (8) | 22 (39) | 1 (2) |
| Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | - | - | - | - |
| Muscular weakness | 16 (31) | 1 (2) | 22 (39) | 2 (4) |
| Nervous system disorder | - | - | - | - |
| Dysgeusia | 15 (29) | 0 | 9 (16) | 0 |
| Dizziness | 10 (19) | 0 | 13 (23) | 0 |
| Tremor | 8 (15) | 0 | 12 (21) | 1 (2) |
| Somnolence | 7 (13) | 1 (2) | 12 (21) | 0 |
| Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders | - | - | - | - |
| Cough | 14 (27) | 0 | 30 (54) | 0 |
| Dyspnea | 13 (25) | 4 (8) | 26 (46) | 9 (16) |
| Dehydration | 11 (21) | 3 (6) | 10 (18) | 2 (4) |
| Respiratory Failure Respiratory failure includes acute respiratory distress syndrome, acute respiratory failure, hypoxia, and respiratory failure. | 8 (15) | 6 (12) | 26 (46) | 17 (30) |
| Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) | - | - | - | - |
| Disease recurrence | 11 (21) | 8 (15) | 7 (13) | 5 (14) |
| Renal and urinary disorders | - | - | - | - |
| Renal impairment Renal impairment includes acute kidney injury, blood creatinine increased and renal failure. | 9 (17) | 6 (12) | 3 (5) | 3 (5) |
| Eye disorders | - | - | - | - |
| Dry eyes | 6 (12) | 0 | 10 (18) | 0 |
| Injury, poisoning and procedural complications | - | - | - | - |
| Primary graft failure | 1 (2) | 1 (2) | 6 (11) | 6 (11) |
| Secondary graft failure | 1 (2) | 1 (2) | 0 | 0 |
Table 3 summarizes selected chemistry abnormalities by treatment arm for patients treated in Study P0501.
Table 3: Chemistry Laboratory Abnormalities in ≥10% of Patients in Study P0501 | OMISIRGE N = 52 | UCB N = 56 |
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| Laboratory Abnormality | Grade 1-4 % | Grade 3-4 % | Grade 1-4 % | Grade 3-4 % |
|---|
| Abbreviation: N: number; UCB: umbilical cord blood. |
| Decreased magnesium | 94 | 4 | 91 | 2 |
| Increased aspartate aminotransferase | 56 | 13 | 61 | 7 |
| Increased alanine aminotransferase | 56 | 13 | 57 | 9 |
| Increased creatinine | 50 | 4 | 57 | 2 |
| Increased bilirubin | 42 | 12 | 61 | 21 |
| Increased alkaline phosphatase | 42 | 0 | 54 | 2 |
| Increased magnesium | 15 | 2 | 29 | 9 |
Severe Aplastic Anemia
The safety data described in this section reflects exposure of OMISIRGE in one clinical study (Study 17-H-0091) for the treatment of severe aplastic anemia (SAA). A total of 17 patients received a single dose of OMISIRGE with a median dose of 8.5 × 106 cells/kg CD34+ cells (range, 2.3- 21.4 cells/kg CD34+ cells). Three out of 17 patients received OMISIRGE with haploidentical CD34+ cells [see Clinical Studies (14)]. All patients received a reduced intensity preparative conditioning regimen of cyclophosphamide, fludarabine, TBI and horse-ATG, and GvHD prophylaxis according to institutional guidelines. The median duration of follow-up was 25 months (range, 2-60 months).
Serious adverse reactions were reported in 15 patients including infections (n=15), diarrhea (n=3), nausea/vomiting (n=4), pyrexia (n=2), hypoxia (n=2), thrombotic microangiopathy (n=1), cardiac arrest (n=1), pericarditis (n=1), colitis (n=1), febrile neutropenia (n=1), cholecystitis (n=1), portal vein thrombosis (n=1), graft-versus-host disease (n=1), weight decreased (n=1), dehydration (n=1), Guillain-Barre Syndrome (n=1), uterine hemorrhage (n=1), pleural effusion (n=1), pulmonary hemorrhage (n=1), and respiratory failure (n=1).
One patient (6%) treated with OMISIRGE had a fatal adverse event. The patient engrafted but died on Day 62 from disseminated adenovirus infection.
Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Grade 3-5 non-laboratory adverse reactions in the SAA Study with greater or equal to 15% incidence are summarized in Table 4. The most common Grade 3-5 adverse reactions for patients treated with OMISIRGE were febrile neutropenia (41%), bacterial infections (41%), hyperglycemia (41%), Epstein-Barr virus infection (29%), immune thrombocytopenia (24%) and pneumonia (24%).
Table 4: Adverse Reactions in ≥15% of Patients with SAA Following Transplantation with OMISIRGE (N=17) in Study 17-H-0091| Adverse Reaction | OMISIRGE Any Grade n (%) | OMISIRGE Grade 3 or Higher n (%) |
|---|
| Abbreviation: n: number. |
| Infections and infestations | - | - |
| Human herpesvirus 6 infection | 16 (94) | 0 |
| BK virus infection | 13 (76) | 0 |
| Bacterial infections Includes skin infection, Clostridium difficile infection, device related infections and urinary tract infections. | 10 (59) | 7 (41) |
| Epstein-Barr virus infection | 9 (53) | 5 (29) |
| Cytomegalovirus infection Is a composite that includes multiple related terms. | 8 (47) | 3 (18) |
| Pneumonia | 6 (35) | 4 (24) |
| Adenovirus infection | 4 (24) | 1 (6) |
| Rhinovirus infection | 4 (24) | 1 (6) |
| Sepsis | 3 (18) | 3 (18) |
| Upper respiratory tract infection | 3 (18) | 1 (6) |
| Metabolism and nutrition disorders | - | - |
| Hyperglycemia | 11 (65) | 7 (41) |
| Hypertriglyceridemia | 3 (18) | 2 (12) |
| Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | - | - |
| Skin rash | 8 (47) | 0 |
| Blood and lymphatic system disorders | - | - |
| Febrile neutropenia | 7 (41) | 7 (41) |
| Immune thrombocytopenia | 4 (24) | 4 (24) |
| Injury, poisoning and procedural complications | - | - |
| Infusion related reaction Includes hypertension, headache and hypoxia. | 4 (24) | 2 (12) |
| Immune system disorders | - | - |
| Acute graft-versus-host disease | 4 (24) | 1 (6) |
| Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | - | - |
| Hypoxia | 4 (24) | 3 (18) |
| Respiratory failure Includes dyspnea, respiratory distress and respiratory failure. | 3 (18) | 3 (18) |
| Vascular disorders | - | - |
| Hypertension | 4 (24) | 3 (18) |
| Renal and urinary disorders | - | - |
| Acute kidney injury | 4 (24) | 2 (12) |
| Gastrointestinal disorders | - | - |
| Diarrhea | 3 (18) | 3 (18) |
| Nausea | 3 (18) | 2 (12) |
| Vomiting | 3 (18) | 2 (12) |
Other clinically significant adverse reactions occurring in <15% of patients include the following: Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder in two patients (12%), primary graft failure (defined as failure to achieve an absolute neutrophil count ≥500 cells / µl for 3 consecutive measurements on different days) in 1 patient (6%), and engraftment syndrome in 1 patient (6%).
Table 5 summarizes laboratory abnormalities that worsened from baseline in ≥ 15% of patients in Study 17-H-0091.
Table 5: Laboratory Abnormalities that Worsened from Baseline in ≥15% of Patients in Study 17-H-0091 (N=17)| Laboratory Abnormality | Grade 1-4 N (%) | Grade 3-4 N (%) |
|---|
| Abbreviation: N: number. |
| Decreased potassium | 5 (29) | 0 |
| Increased potassium | 4 (24) | 1 (6) |
| Decreased phosphorous | 4 (24) | 0 |
| Increased alanine aminotransferase | 3 (18) | 2 (12) |
Risk Summary
There are no available data with OMISIRGE use in pregnant women. No animal reproductive and developmental toxicity studies have been conducted with OMISIRGE to assess whether it can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In Study 17-H-0091, one patient reported two pregnancies, one at 9 months and one at 3.5 years post-transplant. There were no reported birth complications or neonatal concerns.
OMISIRGE should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
In the United States (U.S.) general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively.
Risk Summary
There is no information regarding the presence of OMISIRGE in human milk, the effect on the breastfed infant, and the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for OMISIRGE and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from OMISIRGE or from the underlying maternal condition.
Pregnancy Testing
Pregnancy status of females with reproductive potential should be verified. Sexually active females of reproductive potential should have a pregnancy test prior to starting the conditioning regimen for OMISIRGE.
Contraception
See the prescribing information for the medications used for conditioning for information on the need for effective contraception in patients who receive a conditioning regimen.
There are insufficient exposure data to provide a recommendation concerning duration of contraception following treatment with OMISIRGE.
Infertility
There are no data on the effect of OMISIRGE on fertility.
Per Protocol Population:
Among the patients treated with OMISIRGE (n=52), neutrophil recovery with 42 days of follow-up was achieved in 94% of patients at a median of 10 days (95% CI: 8, 12), compared to 89% of patients treated with UCB (n=56), at a median of 20 days (95% CI: 18, 24). BMT CTN Grade 2/3 bacterial or Grade 3 fungal infections by 100 days were reported in 35% of patients treated with OMISIRGE and 61% of patients treated with UCB, respectively.
The Cryopreserved Cell Fractions
OMISIRGE is comprised of two cryopreserved cell fractions, a Cultured Fraction (CF) and a Non-cultured Fraction (NF) each in a separate cryopreserved bag labeled for the specific patient. Each cryopreserved bag is protected by a corresponding transparent overwrap bag and each cryopreserved bag enclosed in its overwrap bag is individually packed in a metal cassette. Both cryopreserved OMISIRGE cell fractions are shipped together in the vapor phase of liquid nitrogen in a liquid nitrogen dry vapor shipper with the Prescribing Information (PI) and a Chimerism Testing Sample(s).
At the time of cryopreservation, the CF contains a minimum of 8.0 × 108 total viable cells with a minimum of 8.7% CD34+ cells and a minimum of 9.2 × 107 CD34+ cells suspended in 20 mL of a cryopreservation solution containing 10% DMSO.
See the CoA for the CF for actual cell counts. CoAs are attached to the RFI Certificate available via the Gamida Cell Assist Hospital Portal.
Upon cryopreservation, the CF appears white and is frozen at the bottom of the cryopreserved bag.
At the time of cryopreservation, the NF contains a minimum of 4.0 × 108 total viable cells with a minimum of 2.4 × 107 CD3+ cells suspended in 10 mL cryopreservation solution containing 10% DMSO.
See the CoA for the NF for actual cell counts.
Upon cryopreservation, the NF appears red and is frozen at the bottom of the cryopreserved bag.
- Match the identity of the patient with the patient-specific identifiers on the cassettes and cryopreserved bag labels upon receipt.
- Store OMISIRGE frozen in the vapor phase of liquid nitrogen (≤ -150°C) in a temperature-controlled system.
- Thaw immediately prior to use [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].
- Use closed containers when transporting the bags within the facility.
Graft-versus-Host Disease:
Report immediately any signs and symptoms suggestive of graft vs host disease, including rash, diarrhea or yellowing of the eyes [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
Hypersensitivity and Infusion-Related Reactions:
Report immediately any signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions including wheezing, swelling, itching, or hives [See Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
Report immediately any signs and symptoms of infusion reactions including fever, chills, fatigue, tachycardia, hypoxia, severe nausea, severe vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain, joint pain, low blood pressure, high blood pressure, or dizziness/lightheadedness [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2), Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
Autoimmune Cytopenias
Report immediately any signs and symptoms of Autoimmune Cytopenias including pallor and fatigue, tachycardia (from anemia) and mild to moderate splenomegaly, petechiae, easy bruising or prolonged bleeding from cuts, and recurrent bacterial infections, persistent oral ulcers and gingivitis and frequent fevers [See Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
Graft Failure:
Advise patients that primary graft failure, which may be fatal, can occur [See Warnings and Precautions (5.4), Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
Malignancies of Donor Origin:
Advise patients of the need to contact Gamida Cell at (844)-477-7478 if they are diagnosed with a secondary malignancy after treatment with OMISIRGE [See Warnings and Precautions (5.5), Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
Engraftment Syndrome:
Report immediately any signs and symptoms suggestive of engraftment syndrome including fever, rash, or unexplained weight gain [See Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].
Transmission of Serious Infections:
Advise patients of the risk of transmission of infectious disease [See Warnings and Precautions (5.7)].
Transmission of Rare Genetic Diseases:
Advise patients of the risk of transmission of rare genetic diseases [See Warnings and Precautions (5.8)].
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