Regulatory & Clinical Development

510(k) pathway confirmed by FDA. Clinical study scope defined. Clear timeline from where we are to FDA clearance.

Path to Market

21 months from funding to anticipated FDA clearance, with parallel device development and clinical validation.

October 2025

FDA Pre-Submission Filed

Pre-Submission package Q252869 submitted to FDA Division of Renal, Gastrointestinal, Obesity, and Transplant Devices.

Complete
December 2025

FDA Written Feedback & Pre-Sub Meeting

Received written feedback December 11 and held teleconference December 17. FDA confirmed 510(k) pathway and defined 60–90 day clinical study scope. Meeting minutes submitted December 18.

Complete
January 2026

Patent Notice of Allowance

ALST.001A continuation patent received Notice of Allowance, expanding protection for additional design embodiments. Issuance imminent.

Complete
Q1 2026

Series Seed Fundraise

$2.75M target to fund clinical trial, device development, and regulatory submission. Provides 26 months of runway — 21 months to clearance plus 5-month buffer.

In Progress
Q2 2026

S001 Protocol Submission to FDA

OASIS-90 clinical trial protocol submitted for FDA feedback. Designed to demonstrate tolerability, nutrition adequacy, and safety over 60–90 days.

Upcoming
Q1 2027

Clinical Trial Start

OASIS-90 trial begins enrollment. 25–30 patients, single site in Los Angeles. 90-day study demonstrating 2–3 tube replacement cycles.

Upcoming
Q2 2027

Clinical Trial Complete

90-day data collection complete. Primary endpoints: tolerability, nutrition adequacy, and safety profile established with production device.

Upcoming
Q3 2027

510(k) Submission

Complete 510(k) premarket notification submitted to FDA with clinical data, bench testing, and biocompatibility documentation.

Upcoming
Q4 2027

Target FDA Clearance

Anticipated 510(k) clearance enabling commercial launch of Alsteni Nourish for enteral nutrition. Alsteni Reset launches as physician-directed metabolic therapy using the same cleared platform.

Target

Pre-Submission Feedback Summary

Three questions submitted. Three clear answers received. The regulatory pathway is defined.

Q1: Regulatory Pathway

Is the 510(k) pathway appropriate with an enteral feeding catheter as predicate?

✓ FDA confirmed 510(k) appropriate. Recommended orogastric/oroenteric predicate based on route of insertion.

Q2: Non-Clinical Testing

Is the proposed bench testing, biocompatibility, and human factors program sufficient?

✓ FDA provided three observations: include dental professionals in human factors, ensure consistent labeling, test biocompatibility per Contact Duration C (>30 days).

Q3: Clinical Data

Is a prospective clinical study required given the non-clinical evidence package?

✓ Clinical study required: 60–90 days. FDA Medical Officer: “Not an incredibly extensive study.” Focus on tolerability and safety.

OASIS-90

Orogastric Alsteni System for Intermittent Support. A prospective, single-arm feasibility study designed to meet FDA requirements for 510(k) clearance.

Primary Endpoints: Tolerability (completion rate, time to withdrawal, patient-reported comfort), nutrition adequacy (caloric delivery, weight maintenance, biomarkers), and safety (adverse events, tissue assessment, device malfunctions).

Academic Lead: Dr. John Anwar, Creighton University. Principal Investigator: Dr. Elizabeth Beale.

Single-Arm
25–30
90 Days
2–3
Los Angeles
$600K

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