Nanovi and its liquid fiducial marker, BioXmark® acquired by CQ Medical
2 October 2023
- BioXmark® was CE marked and introduced to the European market in 2020, and in December 2022, the marker was given de Novo clearance by the U.S FDA
- CQ Medical ensures a strong backing for the upcoming U.S market introduction and for a global commercial scaling of BioXmark® to open new opportunities for high precision radiation therapy of cancer patients
DK-Copenhagen, October 2, 2023 – Nanovi A/S (“Nanovi”) informs that the company and all its activities and intellectual property rights, including in particular the liquid fiducial marker, BioXmark®, have been acquired by CQ Medical (formerly CIVCO RT and Qfix), Iowa, the U.S.
With primary U.S. locations in Iowa and Pennsylvania and employees worldwide, CQ Medical has a history of innovation and growth with its focus on radiation oncology products that enhance cancer treatment outcomes through improved patient positioning and products designed to target tumor elimination.
Nanovi began operations in 2013 as a spinout from the Technical University of Denmark and with global patent rights to a novel technology upon which to develop liquid fiducial markers to guide for higher precision of radiation therapy and cancer surgery. The company’s mission was to increase treatment precision and enable better outcomes for cancer patients. Over 10 years, a dedicated team of employees has worked diligently to advance BioXmark® through development, obtain regulatory approval in Europe, build customer relations and first sales in several European countries, establish an upscaled manufacturing process and finally ensure de Novo clearance by the U.S FDA. During these years, the company has been supported by a group of loyal shareholders, including in particular The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO).
Jesper Boysen, CEO of Nanovi, commented:
“It has been an amazing journey to take BioXmark® as a truly novel product all the way from idea to an evidence-backed and regulatorily approved product. Unfortunately, we had to realize that the commercialization phase was too challenging for a small scale-up company on a stand-alone basis. CQ Medical’s global commercial capabilities and strong market position within radiotherapy will release the full potential of BioXmark® and open new opportunities for precision marking in cancer treatment.”
Mike Sutter, CEO of CQ Medical, commented on the acquisition:
“Nanovi’s focus on innovation and its mission of improving outcomes for patients make it a great fit for CQ Medical. We are excited to partner with the Nanovi team and, together, to improve cancer care.”
In June 2023, Nanovi initiated a reconstruction of the company with the objective of ensuring the continuation of all activities related to BioXmark®. The reconstruction was completed end September, when CQ Medical acquired the company.
Nanovi contact:
Jesper Boysen, CEO
Phone: +45 24 65 60 33
E-mail: [email protected]
CQ Medical contact:
Shelli Locklear
Director of Marketing
Phone: +1 641 780 3174
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