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Mallinckrodt Announces Reimbursement Approval in Japan for the CELLEX(R) Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) System for the Treatment of Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD)
DUBLIN, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

– CELLEX ECP is now available for reimbursement in Japan for patients who are 
steroid-resistant or -intolerant and suffering from cGvHD –

Mallinckrodt plc ( 
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), (NYSE American: MNK) ("Mallinckrodt" or the "Company"), a global specialty 
pharmaceutical company, today announced that Japan's National Health Insurance 
(NHI) system has approved reimbursement for the CELLEX(R) extracorporeal 
photopheresis (ECP) system for the treatment of steroid-resistant or 
-intolerant chronic graft versus host disease (cGvHD).

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"We are very pleased that we have received approval for reimbursement in Japan 
for the CELLEX ECP System. As a pharmaceutical company focused on improving 
outcomes for under-served patients with severe and critical conditions, we 
strive to develop treatment options that address unmet medical needs," said 
Masatoyo Gunji, Mallinckrodt General Manager of Japan.

Following the approval of the CELLEX ECP System in Japan in late 2020, with the 
reimbursement approval, healthcare providers in Japan can now begin to 
prescribe the CELLEX ECP System and treat patients suffering from cGvHD who are 
steroid-resistant or -intolerant.

The approved uses for the CELLEX ECP System differ depending upon the country. 
Please refer to each country's Operator's Manuals and labeling for approved 
uses.

"Chronic graft versus host disease is a highly debilitating disease with a 
significant impact to the health of these patients with limited treatment 
options in Japan. The reimbursement approval and subsequent launch of the 
CELLEX ECP System in Japan represents a crucial milestone that will provide 
these patients, and their care providers, access to an important therapeutic 
option where there has been a high unmet medical need," said Lisa French, 
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Mallinckrodt 
Pharmaceuticals.

About Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD)
Graft versus host-disease is a common complication of allogeneic hematopoietic 
stem cell transplantation (HSCT) resulting in significant morbidity and 
mortality.(1) It can be classified as acute or chronic based on the clinical 
presentation and the time of occurrence after the transplantation. Signs and 
symptoms of cGvHD nearly always occur within the first year post 
transplantation but can occasionally happen several years later.(2) In cGvHD, 
the skin is the most frequently affected organ with manifestations of itchy 
rash, hyper or hypopigmentation and changes in texture2. However, the disease 
can affect multiple sites, which may have a major impact upon a patient's 
quality of life.2,3 Chronic GvHD can lead to debilitating consequences, such as 
joint contractures, loss of sight, end-stage lung disease, or mortality 
resulting from profound chronic immune suppression leading to recurrent or 
life-threatening infections.(1)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR JAPAN

Intended Use or Efficacy
This system is used as extracorporeal photopheresis therapy in 
steroid-resistant or -intolerant, chronic graft versus host disease.

Warnings
Directions for Use:

    1. When conducting extracorporeal photopheresis therapy for patients
       receiving other therapy, exercise caution when changing treatment
       schedules to avoid increased disease activity that may be caused by 
       abrupt withdrawal of previous therapy. 
    2. Taking into account the condition of the patient, administer an 
       appropriate amount of anticoagulant through the CELLEX device, as 
       thromboembolic events may occur.

Contraindications / Prohibitions
Directions for Use:

    1. Do not re-use (Procedural Kit and Methoxsalen Solution).
    2. Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable anesthetic 
       gases, external radio or electromagnetic disturbances that may interfere
       with proper performance of the device. There is the risk of ignition and
       malfunction.

Applicable subject (patient)
Do not use for the following population.

    -- Patients who cannot tolerate extracorporeal volume loss as the patient
       has possibility of hypotension and shock disease.
    -- Patients exhibiting idiosyncratic reactions to psoralen compounds 
       including methoxsalen, or possessing a specific history of a light-
       sensitive disease state.
    -- Patients with aphakia because of the significantly increased risk of
       retinal damage due to the absence of a lens.
    -- Patients possessing a specific history of a disordered coagulation or
       patients who have had previous splenectomy as anticoagulants is used 
       during therapy.
    -- Patients during pregnancy and lactation as it is likely to cause harm
       to the unborn child or suckling infant.
    -- Patients who have white blood cell counts greater than 25,000/mm(3).

ABOUT THE THERAKOS CELLEX ECP SYSTEM FOR JAPAN
The CELLEX System delivers extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP), and consists of 
an instrument, procedural kit, methoxsalen solution and a UVA lamp. ECP was 
initially developed as a therapy for patients with skin symptoms of Cutaneous 
T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL).

The CELLEX System was designated as a medical device to be introduced early in 
Japan by the 15th Study Panel on Early Introduction of Highly Needed Medical 
Devices. This meeting was organized by the MHLW and held on February 17, 2011.

CELLEX was also designated as an orphan medical device by the MHLW on January 
18, 2017.

APPROVED USES FOR THE THERAKOS CELLEX ECP SYSTEM
The approved uses for CELLEX ECP differ depending upon the country. Please 
refer to each country's Operator's manuals and labeling for approved uses.

ABOUT MALLINCKRODT 
Mallinckrodt is a global business consisting of multiple wholly owned 
subsidiaries that develop, manufacture, market and distribute specialty 
pharmaceutical products and therapies. The company's Specialty Brands 
reportable segment's areas of focus include autoimmune and rare diseases in 
specialty areas like neurology, rheumatology, hepatology, nephrology, 
pulmonology, ophthalmology, and oncology; immunotherapy and neonatal 
respiratory critical care therapies; analgesics; cultured skin substitutes and 
gastrointestinal products. Its Specialty Generics reportable segment includes 
specialty generic drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients. To learn more 
about Mallinckrodt, visit www.mallinckrodt.com.

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS RELATED TO FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release contains forward-looking statements, including concerning the use 
of the CELLEX System including potential benefits associated with its use. The 
statements are based on assumptions about many important factors, including the 
following, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in 
the forward-looking statements: satisfaction of regulatory and other 
requirements; actions of regulatory bodies and other governmental authorities; 
changes in laws and regulations; issues with product quality, manufacturing or 
supply, or patient safety issues; and other risks identified and described in 
more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of Mallinckrodt's most recent Annual 
Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC, all of which are available 
on its website. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the 
date hereof and Mallinckrodt does not assume any obligation to update or revise 
any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future 
events and developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

CONTACT

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Green Room Communications
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Investor Relations
Daniel J. Speciale, CPA
Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations Officer
+1 314-654-3638
daniel.speciale@mnk.com

Mallinckrodt Pharma K.K.
Junichi Yoshimura
Sales & Marketing, Product Manager
+81 3 6441 3604
junichi.yoshimura@mnk.com

Mallinckrodt, the "M" brand mark and the Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals logo are 
trademarks of a Mallinckrodt company. Other brands are trademarks of a 
Mallinckrodt company or their respective owners.

(C)2023 Mallinckrodt. JP-2300001 3/23

References

(1) Filipovich. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2005; 11:945–956.
(2) Jagasia. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2015; 21(3): 389–401.
(3) Pavletic, et al. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2006;12:252–66.

SOURCE  Mallinckrodt plc
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