Kit for the preparation of Lymphoseek (technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept) Dailymed
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1 Indications And Usage
Lymphoseek is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated with or without scintigraphic imaging for:
• Lymphatic mapping using a handheld gamma counter to locate lymph nodes draining a primary tumor site in adult and pediatric patients age one month and older with solid tumors for which this procedure is a component of intraoperative management.• Guiding sentinel lymph node biopsy using a handheld gamma counter in patients with clinically node negative squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, breast cancer or melanoma.
Lymphoseek is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated with or without scintigraphic imaging for:
• Lymphatic mapping using a handheld gamma counter to locate lymph nodes draining a primary tumor site in adult and pediatric patients age one month and older with solid tumors for which this procedure is a component of intraoperative management. (1 )• Guiding sentinel lymph node biopsy using a handheld gamma counter in patients with clinically node negative squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, breast cancer or melanoma. (1 )
2 Dosage And Administration
• Lymphoseek is supplied as a kit and must be prepared by radiolabeling with technetium Tc 99m and diluting with the supplied diluent or pharmacy-available sterile 0.9% sodium chloride injection prior to use. (2.3 )• Use aseptic technique and radiation safety precautions during Lymphoseek preparation and handling. Determine the total injection volume and number of sites to be injected for each patient before preparing Lymphoseek. (2.1 ,2.3 )• Recommended dose of Lymphoseek is 18.5 MBq (0.5 mCi) administered at least 15 minutes before initiating intraoperative lymphatic mapping or sentinel node biopsy procedures: complete these procedures within 15 hours of Lymphoseek injection. (2.2 ,2.3 )• Recommended routes of administration are intradermal, subcutaneous, subareolar, or peritumoral. (2.3 )• Use radiolabeled Lymphoseek within 6 hours of its preparation. (2.3 )• See Full Prescribing Information for important preparation and administration instructions. (2 )2.1 Radiation Safety - Drug Handling
Lymphoseek is a radioactive drug and should be handled with appropriate safety measures to decrease radiation exposure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. Use waterproof gloves, effective radiation shielding, and appropriate safety measures when preparing and handling Lymphoseek.
Radiopharmaceuticals should be used by or under the control of physicians who are qualified by specific training and experience in the safe use and handling of radionuclides, and whose experience and training have been approved by the appropriate governmental agency authorized to license the use of radionuclides.
2.2 Recommended Dosing
The recommended dose of Lymphoseek is 18.5Â MBq (0.5Â mCi) as a radioactivity dose and 50Â mcg as a mass dose. Administer Lymphoseek at least 15 minutes prior to initiating intraoperative lymphatic mapping and sentinel node biopsy; complete these procedures within 15 hours after Lymphoseek injection.
Route of Administration and Injection Method
The route of administration depends on the tumor location and the planned injection technique and includes: subcutaneous, intradermal, subareolar, or peritumoral injection.
Lymphoseek may be administered to a patient as a single injection or as multiple injections. The recommended total injection volume for each patient (Table 1) is 0.1 mL administered in a single syringe; 0.5 mL administered in a single syringe or in multiple syringes (0.1 mL to 0.25 mL each); or 1 mL administered in multiple syringes (0.2 mL to 0.5 mL each).
The lymphatic system architecture and function may be changed by prior surgery, radiation, edema, inflammation or metastatic disease, and may result in changes to lymph node localization by a radiopharmaceutical or other tracers, including colorimetric agents. Avoid injections into biopsy wound areas that show evidence of edema or inflammation.
In animal studies, locally injected anesthetics have been reported to reduce lymphatic flow. Concomitant administration of local anesthetics with Lymphoseek is not recommended and may impair the lymph nodal mapping.
2.3 Drug Preparation
General Considerations
• Lymphoseek (kit for the preparation of technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept injection) contains five vials, each containing 250 mcg of tilmanocept from which 50 mcg is intended for administration to a patient.
o The Lymphoseek kit is packaged either with or without five DILUENT for Lymphoseek vials each containing 4.5 mL of sterile buffered saline with phenol.o The Lymphoseek kit may also be diluted with pharmacy-available sterile 0.9% sodium chloride injection.o A diluent is used to dilute Lymphoseek after the radiolabeling procedure. The amount of diluent used varies, depending on the total injection volume and the number of syringes used for each patient.• The vial components of the Lymphoseek kit are intended solely for use in the preparation of Lymphoseek. Do not administer the unprepared vial components of the kit directly to a patient.• Follow aseptic procedures during preparation and administration.
Drug Preparation Instructions
Prior to preparation of Lymphoseek, determine the planned injection technique and the number of injections that will be used for a given patient. For each injection prepare a separate syringe. Based on the planned number of injection syringes and the planned total injection volume per patient, determine (from Table 1 below) the Reconstituted Vial Volume of radiolabeled Lymphoseek.
Table 1. Preparation of Lymphoseek for Administration
Planned Number of Injections for a Patient
Total Injection Volume Per Patient
Reconstituted Vial Volume of Radiolabeled Lymphoseek
1 syringe x 0.1 mL
0.1 mL
0.5 mL
5 syringes x 0.1 mL or
2 syringes x 0.25 mL or
1 syringe x 0.5 mL
0.5 mL
2.5 mL
5 syringes x 0.2 mL or
4 syringes x 0.25 mL or
2 syringes x 0.5 mL
1 mL
5 mL
Once the Reconstituted Vial Volume is established, use the following steps to prepare radiolabeled Lymphoseek:
Radiolabeling
    a. Inspect the Lymphoseek vial for any damage. Do not use if vial integrity appears compromised. Do not vent the Lymphoseek vial prior to or during radiolabeling.
    b. Use Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m Injection from a technetium Tc 99m generator within 8 hours of its elution.
    c. Using a sterile syringe, aseptically draw approximately 92.5 MBq (2.5 mCi) of Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m Injection in either about 0.35 mL volume (for 0.5 mL Reconstituted Vial Volume) or about 0.7 mL volume (for 2.5 mL or 5 mL Reconstituted Vial Volume). Assay the syringe for technetium Tc 99m activity in a dose calibrator.
    d. Write the radioactivity amount, the Reconstituted Vial Volume, date and time, expiration time and lot number in the space provided on the radioactive product vial label and affix it to the Lymphoseek vial. Place the vial in a radiation shield and sanitize the septum with alcohol wipe.
    e. Aseptically add Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m Injection to the Lymphoseek vial. Without withdrawing the needle, remove an equal volume of headspace gas. Do not vent.
    f. Remove the needle, gently shake the vial to mix the contents, and then let it stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
Reconstitution
    g. Aseptically add the supplied DILUENT for Lymphoseek or pharmacy-available sterile 0.9% sodium chloride injection to the radiolabeled product in the Lymphoseek vial to bring the volume to the Reconstituted Vial Volume of 0.5 mL, 2.5 mL, or 5 mL prior to filling the patient dose in syringe(s). To normalize pressure, withdraw an equal volume of headspace gas.
    h. Each Lymphoseek vial, once radiolabeled and reconstituted, would contain sufficient amount to provide doses for up to four patients when prepared according to the instructions.
Quality Control of Radiolabeled Solution
    i. Assay the reconstituted vial for total radioactivity using a dose calibrator. Write the technetium Tc 99m activity concentration, total volume, assay time and date, expiration time, and lot number on the shield label supplied with the kit. Affix the label to the shield.
    j. Determine the radiochemical purity of the radiolabeled product [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)]. Do not use if the radiochemical purity is less than 90%.
    k. Withdraw the required volume of the radiolabeled product into the required number of syringes. Assay the syringe(s) in a dose calibrator. Write the radioactivity amount, date and time of assay, volume, and expiration time (this is not to exceed 6 hours from preparation time) on the supplied syringe label and affix it to the syringe(s).
Duration of Use and Storage of Radiolabeled Solution
    l. Store the radiolabeled Lymphoseek in radiation shielding at room temperature.
    m. Use the radiolabeled Lymphoseek within 6 hours of preparation. Discard the unused radiolabeled Lymphoseek.
2.4 Determination of Radiochemical Purity of Radiolabeled Lymphoseek
Determine radiochemical purity of the reconstituted radiolabeled Lymphoseek by Instant Thin Layer Chromatography (ITLC) using either Whatman Grade 1, 3MM, 31ET Chr or Biodex 150-001 Red Strips (cellulose chromatography paper) using the following method:
a. Mark the chromatographic strip for origin, mid and solvent front lines with a pencil as shown below:Â 
 b. Apply a small drop (3 - 10 microliters) of the reconstituted product at the center of the origin line chromatography strip. Let the product spot dry.c. Place the strip into a chromatography chamber containing 1 mL of acetone as the developing solvent. Allow the solvent to migrate to the solvent front line (5 cm from the bottom of the Whatman strips and 3.5 cm for the Biodex strip). Remove the strip from the chamber, let it dry and cut it in half. Count each half of the strip with a suitable radioactivity counting apparatus (dose calibrator or multichannel analyzer).d. Calculate the percent radiochemical purity (% RCP) as follows: % RCP =                        Counts (activity) in bottom half                            x 100                Counts (activity) in bottom half + Counts (activity) in top halfe. Do not use the reconstituted Lymphoseek if the radiochemical purity is less than 90%.2.5 Lymphatic Mapping and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Following Injection of Lymphoseek
• Lymphoscintigraphy may be used to assist in planning the lymph node mapping procedures. In clinical studies, preoperative scintigraphic imaging was performed using planar imaging techniques and/or SPECT/CT to establish a map of nodal basins and to facilitate intraoperative identification of lymph nodes. Imaging was performed as early as immediately after injection and up to 21 hours [see Clinical Studies (14)].• Use a handheld gamma counter to identify nodes that concentrated the injected radioactivity.• For intraoperative lymphatic mapping, first measure the background radioactivity counts from tissue at least 20 centimeters distal to the injection site. The three sigma threshold (background radioactivity counts plus three times the square root of the mean background count) may be used as an estimate of the threshold for positive localization of Lymphoseek, as exemplified in Table 2.
Table 2. Examples of Three Sigma Threshold Values a Average of three 2-second counts or one 10-second count
Background Counta (cpm)
Threshold Value (cpm)
5
12
10
20
15
27
20
34
25
40
30
47
35
53
40
59
• Lymphoseek is intended to supplement palpation, visual inspection, and other procedures important to lymph node mapping and sentinel node biopsy. Intraoperative lymphatic mapping and sentinel node biopsy using gamma detection of Lymphoseek within lymph nodes should be initiated no sooner than 15 minutes following injection. In clinical studies of breast cancer and melanoma, patients also received a concomitant blue dye tracer for comparative detection of lymph nodes. While most lymph nodes were detected with Lymphoseek, some were detected only with the blue dye tracer or only with palpation [see Clinical Studies (14)].2.6 Radiation Dosimetry
• The radiation doses to organs and tissues of an adult patient weighing 70 kg given 18.5 MBq (0.5 mCi) of Lymphoseek are shown in Table 3. For pediatric patients, effective dose equivalent ranged from 355 microSv to 1,232 microSv.
Table 3. Estimated Absorbed Radiation Dose from 18.5 MBq (0.5 mCi) Lymphoseek in Adult Patients with Breast Cancer and Melanoma a Calculated from data of 18 patients with breast cancer who received four peritumoral injections of 4 mcg, 20 mcg, and 100 mcg doses of Lymphoseek. b Calculated from data of 18 patients with melanoma who received four intradermal injections of 20Â mcg, 100Â mcg, and 200Â mcg doses of Lymphoseek. Due to the differences in injection sites among patients with melanoma, the injection site was assumed to be the breast for the purposes of this calculation, as it represents the nearest anatomical construct for the skin from the anatomical sites appropriately included in the estimates.
Target Organ
Breast Cancera mGy (rad)
Melanomab mGy (rad)
brain
0.003 (0.0003)
0.0927 (0.0093)
breast (injection site)
1.659 (0.1659)
0.7903 (0.079)
gall bladder wall
0.0349 (0.0035)
0.0712 (0.0071)
lower large intestine wall
0.0123 (0.0012)
0.057 (0.0057)
small intestine
0.0101 (0.001)
0.0594 (0.0059)
stomach
0.0184 (0.0018)
0.0562 (0.0056)
upper large intestine wall
0.0125 (0.0012)
0.0582 (0.0058)
kidney
0.1863 (0.0186)
0.278 (0.0278)
liver
0.0324 (0.0032)
0.0929 (0.0093)
lungs
0.0374 (0.0037)
0.0599 (0.006)
muscle
0.0092 (0.0009)
0.0451 (0.0045)
ovaries
0.187 (0.0187)
0.2991 (0.0299)
red marrow
0.0127 (0.0013)
0.0507 (0.0051)
bone
0.0177 (0.0018)
0.0878 (0.0088)
spleen
0.0285 (0.0029)
0.0598 (0.006)
testes
0.0501 (0.005)
0.1043 (0.0104)
thymus
0.1168 (0.0117)
0.0577 (0.0058)
thyroid
0.088 (0.0088)
0.0464 (0.0046)
urinary bladder
0.0586 (0.0059)
0.1401 (0.014)
total body
0.0195 (0.0019)
0.0547 (0.0055)
Effective Dose Equivalent
males
females
microSv
296
330.2
microSv
202.4
251.1
3 Dosage Forms And Strengths
For Injection: Lymphoseek (kit for preparation of technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept injection) is supplied as five vials each containing 250 mcg tilmanocept, and is packaged either with or without five DILUENT for Lymphoseek vials each containing 4.5 mL of sterile buffered saline with phenol. After radiolabeling with technetium Tc 99m, Lymphoseek contains approximately 92.5 MBq (2.5 mCi) and 250 mcg technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept in 0.5 mL to 5 mL total volume.
For Injection: The Lymphoseek kit contains five vials each containing 250 mcg tilmanocept, and is packaged either with or without five DILUENT for Lymphoseek vials each containing 4.5 mL of sterile buffered saline with phenol. After radiolabeling with technetium Tc 99m and dilution, Lymphoseek contains approximately 92.5 MBq (2.5 mCi) and 250 mcg of technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept in 0.5 mL to 5 mL total volume for injection. (3 )
4 Contraindications
None.
None. (4 )
5 Warnings And Precautions
Hypersensitivity: Ask patients about prior reactions to drugs, especially dextran or modified forms of dextran. Observe for hypersensitivity signs and symptoms following Lymphoseek injection. Have resuscitation equipment and trained personnel immediately available. (5.1 )
5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions
Lymphoseek may pose a risk of hypersensitivity reactions due to its chemical similarity to dextran [see Description (11)]. Serious hypersensitivity reactions have been associated with dextran and modified forms of dextran (such as iron dextran drugs).
Before administering Lymphoseek, ask patients about prior hypersensitivity reactions to drugs, especially to dextran and modified forms of dextran. Have resuscitation equipment and trained personnel immediately available at the time of Lymphoseek administration.
5.2 Radiation Risks
Any radiation-emitting product may increase the risk for cancer, especially in pediatric patients. Adhere to the dose recommendations and ensure safe handling to decrease the risk for excessive radiation exposure to either patients or health care workers.
6 Adverse Reactions
The most common adverse reactions (incidence < 1%) are injection site irritation and/or pain. (6.1 )
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Cardinal Health at 1-800-618-2768 or www.lymphoseek.com or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch
6.1 Clinical Trials Experience
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
In open label, single arm clinical trials, 553 adult patients with either breast cancer, melanoma, or squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, skin, and lip received Lymphoseek. No patients experienced serious adverse reactions. Injection site irritation (4 patients; 0.7%) and pain (1 patient; 0.2%) were reported.
8 Use In Specific Populations
Lactation. To decrease radiation exposure to the breastfed child, advise a lactating woman to pump and discard breast milk after the administration of Lymphoseek for 24 hours. (8.2 )
8.1 Pregnancy
There are no available data on Lymphoseek use in pregnant women. Additionally, animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept. However, all radiopharmaceuticals, including Lymphoseek, have a potential to cause fetal harm depending on the fetal stage of development and the magnitude of the radiation dose. If considering Lymphoseek administration to a pregnant woman, inform the patient about the potential for adverse pregnancy outcomes based on the radiation dose from the drug and the gestational timing of exposure.
The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risks of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies are 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively, regardless of drug exposure.
8.2 Lactation
No data are available regarding the presence of technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept in human milk, the effects of the drug on the breastfed child, or the effects of the drug on milk production. Exposure of Lymphoseek to a breastfed child can be decreased by temporary discontinuation of breastfeeding [see Clinical Considerations]. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for Lymphoseek and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from Lymphoseek or from the underlying maternal condition.
To decrease radiation exposure to the breastfed child, advise a lactating woman to pump and discard breast milk after the administration of Lymphoseek for 24 hours.
8.4 Pediatric Use
The safety and effectiveness of Lymphoseek have been established in pediatric patients 1 month of age and older. Use of Lymphoseek for this population is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adults with additional safety and diagnostic data from an open-label, single-arm trial in 23 pediatric patients with either melanoma (5), rhabdomyosarcoma (4), or other solid tumors (14) who received Lymphoseek (18.5 MBq and 50 mcg) and underwent intraoperative lymphatic mapping, with or without additional use of preoperative scintigraphic imaging and/or blue dye [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Review of the clinical data, including evaluation of the frequency of adverse reactions and localization of lymph nodes, has not identified differences in safety or efficacy between pediatric patients and older patients.
8.5 Geriatric Use
Of the 553 adult patients enrolled in clinical studies of breast cancer, melanoma, and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of oral cavity, skin, and lip, 179 (32%) were aged 65 or older. Review of the clinical data, including evaluation of the frequency of adverse reactions, has not identified differences in safety or efficacy between elderly patients (65 to 90 years of age) and younger adult patients (18 to 65 years of age).
11 Description
Chemical Characteristics
The active ingredient in Lymphoseek, a radioactive diagnostic agent, is technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept. Technetium Tc 99m binds to the diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) moieties of the tilmanocept molecule.
• Chemically, technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept consists of technetium Tc 99m, dextran 3-[(2-aminoethyl)thio]propyl 17-carboxy-10,13,16-tris(carboxymethyl)-8-oxo-4-thia-7,10,13,16-tetraazaheptadec-1-yl 3-[[2-[[1-imino-2-(D-mannopyranosylthio)ethyl]amino]ethyl]thio]propyl ether complexes.• The molecular formula of technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept is [C6H10O5]n.(C19H28N4O9S99mTc)b.(C13H24N2O5S2)c.(C5H11NS)a. It contains 3-8 conjugated DTPA (diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid) molecules (b); 12-20 conjugated mannose molecules (c) with 0-17 amine side chains (a) remaining free.• The calculated average molecular weight of tilmanocept ranges from 15,281 to 23,454 g/mol.• Technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept has the following structural formula:
Lymphoseek is supplied as a kit which contains five vials, 250 mcg tilmanocept per vial. Each Lymphoseek vial contains the non-radioactive ingredients needed to produce technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept. The vial contains a sterile, non-pyrogenic, white to off-white lyophilized powder (under nitrogen) that consists of a mixture of 250 mcg tilmanocept, 20 mg trehalose dihydrate, 0.5 mg glycine, 0.5 mg sodium ascorbate, and 0.075 mg stannous chloride dihydrate. Sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid may be used to adjust the pH prior to lyophilization.
The DILUENT for Lymphoseek contains 4.5 mL sterile buffered saline consisting of 0.04% (w/v) potassium phosphate, 0.11% (w/v) sodium phosphate (heptahydrate), 0.5% (w/v) sodium chloride, and 0.4% (w/v) phenol.
Physical Characteristics
Technetium Tc 99m decays by isomeric transition with a physical half-life of approximately 6 hours. The principal photon that is useful for detection and imaging studies is uled in Table 4.
Table 4. Principal Radiation Emission Data From: Kocher, D.C. Radioactive decay data tables. DOE/TIC-11026, 108 (1981).
Radiation
Mean % Disintegration
Mean Energy (keV)
Gamma-2
89.1
140.5
External Radiation
The linear mass energy absorption attenuation coefficient for Tc 99m is 18.9 cm-1. The first half-value layer is 0.037 cm of lead (Pb). The use of a 0.25 cm thick standard radiation lead shield will attenuate the radiation emitted by millicurie amounts of technetium Tc 99m by a factor of about 100. A range of values for the relative attenuation of the radiation of technetium Tc 99m that results with various thicknesses of lead shielding are displayed in Table 5.
Table 5. Radiation Attenuation by Lead Shielding
Shield Thickness, cm of lead (Pb)
Coefficient of Attenuation
0.037
0.5
0.12
10-1
0.24
10-2
0.36
10-3
0.49
10-4
To correct for physical decay of the radionuclide, the fractions that remain at selected intervals after the time of calibration are shown in Table 6.Â
Table 6. Physical Decay Chart; Tc 99m, Half-Life of approximately 6 Hours
Hours
Fraction Remaining
0
1
1
0.891
3
0.708
6
0.501
12
0.251
15
0.178
12 Clinical Pharmacology
12.1 Mechanism of Action
Lymphoseek (technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept) is a radioactive diagnostic agent. It accumulates in lymphatic tissue and selectively binds to mannose binding receptors (CD206) located on the surface of macrophages and dendritic cells. Technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept is a macromolecule consisting of multiple units of diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) and mannose, each covalently attached to a 10 kDa dextran backbone. The mannose acts as a ligand for the receptor, and the DTPA serves as a chelating agent for labeling with technetium Tc 99m.
12.2 Pharmacodynamics
In in vitro studies, technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept exhibited binding to human mannose binding receptors with a primary binding site affinity of Kd = 2.76 x 10-11 M.
In clinical studies, technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept has been detectable in lymph nodes within 10 minutes and up to 30 hours after injection.
12.3 Pharmacokinetics
In dose-ranging clinical studies, injection site clearance rates were similar across all Lymphoseek doses (4Â to 200 mcg) with a mean elimination rate constant in the range of 0.222 to 0.396/hr, resulting in a drug half-life at the injection site of 1.8 to 3.1 hours.
The amount of the accumulated radioactive dose in the liver, kidney, and bladder reached a maximum 1 hour post administration of Lymphoseek and was approximately 1% to 2% of the injected dose in each tissue.
13 Nonclinical Toxicology
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
Studies to assess the carcinogenicity potential of tilmanocept have not been conducted. Tilmanocept was not mutagenic in vitro in the Ames bacterial mutation assay and in the in vitro mouse lymphoma test, and was negative in the in vivo micronucleus test in mice.
Studies on reproductive fertility have not been conducted.
14 Clinical Studies
14.1 Overview of Clinical Studies
The efficacy and safety of Lymphoseek were assessed in three open-label, multicenter, single arm trials of adult patients with melanoma, breast cancer, or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the oral cavity, skin, and lip (Studies 1, 2, and 3) and one open-label, multicenter, single arm trial of pediatric patients with melanoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, or other solid tumor (Study 4). Prior to the lymph node mapping and sentinel lymph node biopsy procedures, patients had no known regional nodal or metastatic disease by standard clinical staging criteria.
• In Studies 1 and 2, Lymphoseek was evaluated in adult patients with breast cancer and melanoma. Diagnostic efficacy for lymphatic mapping was determined by the number of histology-confirmed lymph nodes detected by Lymphoseek and/or the blue dye comparator. Lymphoseek was injected into patients at least 15 minutes prior to initiating lymphatic mapping procedures, and preoperative scintigraphic imaging was performed in 91% of patients. Separately, blue dye was injected shortly prior to initiation of the surgery. Lymphatic mapping was performed intraoperatively using a handheld gamma detection probe followed by excision of lymph nodes identified by Lymphoseek, blue dye, or the surgeon’s visual and palpation examination. The resected lymph nodes were evaluated by histopathology. Lymphoseek localization rate in pathology-positive lymph nodes was also determined.
o In Study 1, of 179 patients who received Lymphoseek, 94 (53%) had known or suspected breast cancer and 85 (47%) had known or suspected melanoma. The median age was 59 years (range 20 to 90 years) and most (72%) were female.o In Study 2, of 153 patients who received Lymphoseek, 77 (50%) had known or suspected breast cancer and 76 (50%) had known or suspected melanoma. The median age was 61 years (range 26 to 88 years) and most (68%) were female.• In Study 3, Lymphoseek was evaluated in adult patients primarily with SCC of the oral cavity (T1-T4a, N0, M0). Diagnostic efficacy was determined by the patient level false negative rate of sentinel lymph node detection by Lymphoseek as confirmed by pathologic assessment of all lymph nodes removed during planned elective neck dissection (END). Lymphoseek was administered at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled surgery and preoperative scintigraphic imaging was performed in all patients. Lymphatic mapping was performed intraoperatively using a handheld gamma counter followed by excision of sentinel lymph nodes identified by Lymphoseek. Additional lymph nodes were removed during the END based upon tumor location and surgical practice. All resected lymph nodes (sentinel and non-sentinel) were evaluated for histopathology at the local site. Lymphoseek-identified nodes determined negative for cancer were further evaluated by a central pathology laboratory using additional step sectioning and cytokeratin staining.
o Of the 85 patients who received Lymphoseek, 79 (93%) had intraoral SCC and 6 (7%) had cutaneous SCC. The median age was 59 years (range 23 to 87 years) and most (75%) were male.• In Study 4, Lymphoseek was evaluated in pediatric patients with melanoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, or other solid tumor. Safety and diagnostic efficacy for lymphatic mapping were determined. Lymphoseek was injected into patients at least 15 minutes prior to initiating lymphatic mapping procedures, and preoperative scintigraphic imaging was performed in 91% of patients. Blue dye was injected prior to initiation of the surgery in 21 patients. Lymphatic mapping was performed intraoperatively using a handheld gamma detection probe followed by excision of lymph nodes identified by Lymphoseek, blue dye (when used adjunctively), or the surgeon’s visual and palpation examination. The resected lymph nodes were evaluated by histopathology. Lymphoseek localization rate in pathology-positive lymph nodes was also determined.
o Of the 23 patients who received Lymphoseek, 5 (22%) had melanoma, 4 (17%) had rhabdomyosarcoma, 12 (52%) had non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcomas, and 2 (9%) had atypical Spitz nevi. The mean age was 11.6 years (range 1.7 to 17 years) and most (65%) were female.14.2 Lymphoscintigraphy
An analysis of the four studies was performed to evaluate the agreement in location of lymph nodes identified by scintigraphic imaging and the handheld gamma counter. At least one scintigraphic “hot spot” was identified in 95% of patients imaged; the percentages were similar across tumor types and age groups. Overall in the adult patients, there was 84% agreement on a nodal level (when considering all missing observations as disagreement, as worst case scenario) between the location of preoperative scintigraphic imaging hot spots and the intraoperative lymph node findings (Table 7). Missing observations took the following form: 43 hot spots without corresponding hot nodes and 31 hot nodes without corresponding hot spots.
Table 7. Location Agreement between Scintigraphic Imaging and Gamma Counter Findings in Adult Patients * Denominator equals total number of hot spots and/or hot nodes. Numerator equals the numbers where hot spots and hot nodes agreed in location.** 95% Confidence Intervals.
Melanoma
Breast Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Overall Results
Agreement of Hot Spot and Hot Node Location*
182/206;
88%
(83%, 93%)**
116/147;
79%
(70%, 88%)**
95/115;
83%
(76%, 90%)**
393/468;
84%
(81%, 87%)**
14.3 Lymphatic Mapping
In Studies 1 and 2 in adult melanoma and breast cancer, efficacy analyses were based upon comparisons of the number and proportion of resected lymph nodes that contained a lymph node tracer (Lymphoseek and/or blue dye) or neither tracer. Evaluable lymph nodes were resected from 176 Study 1 patients and 152 Study 2 patients who received Lymphoseek at the dose of 0.5 to 2 mCi in 50 mcg administered 15 minutes to 30 hours prior to surgery. Table 8 shows the distribution of resected lymph nodes by the presence or absence of a tracer. Most of the resected lymph nodes were identified by either Lymphoseek (LS) or blue dye (BD) or both. Significantly more resected lymph nodes were identified by Lymphoseek in comparison to blue dye.
Table 8. Resected Lymph Nodes and Content of Lymphoseek (LS) and/or Blue Dye (BD) from Studies in Adult Breast Cancer and Melanoma The percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.95% Confidence Intervals (CI) are based on Exact Binomial and represent the spread in the individual estimates.
Study
Tumor
Nodesn
BD Present %(95% CI)
LS Present %(95% CI)
Only BDPresent%(95% CI)
Only LSPresent%(95% CI)
Neither BD nor LSPresent%(95% CI)
One
Melanoma
187
65%(57% , 72%)
93%(88% , 96%)
2%(0 , 5%)
29%(23% , 37%)
6%(3% , 10%)
Breast Cancer
192
70%(63% , 77%)
89%(83% , 93%)
7%(4% , 12%)
26%(20% , 32%)
4%(2% , 8%)
Two
Melanoma
198
59%(51% , 66%)
99%(97% , 100%)
0(0 , 2%)
41%(34% , 48%)
1%(0 , 3%)
Breast Cancer
181
62%(55% , 70%)
100%(98% , 100%)
0(0 , 2%)
38%(30% , 45%)
0(0 , 2%)
In Studies 1 and 2 lymphatic mapping was performed in 328 adult patients with melanoma or breast cancer. The overall rate of lymph node detection by Lymphoseek at the patient level was 97% (319/328). The average number of lymph nodes detected by Lymphoseek was approximately 2 per patient.
In Study 3 lymphatic mapping was performed in 83 adult patients with SCC of the oral cavity. The rate of lymph node detection by Lymphoseek at the patient level was 98% (81/83) with a 95% confidence interval of 92% to 100%. The average number of lymph nodes identified was 4 per patient.
In Study 4 lymphatic mapping was performed in 23 pediatric patients with melanoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and other solid tumors. The overall rate of lymph node detection by Lymphoseek at the patient level was 96% (22/23) when the detection rate is defined as at least one lymph node in a patient can be detected. The average number of lymph nodes detected by Lymphoseek was approximately 3 per patient. Of the 79 nodes in 21 patients who also received blue dye, all of 47 nodes identified by blue dye were also identified by Lymphoseek; a total of 74 nodes were identified by Lymphoseek.
14.4 Guiding Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
In Study 3 in patients with SCC of the oral cavity (n=79), skin (n=5), and lip (n=1), pathology findings for Lymphoseek-identified nodes (sentinel lymph nodes) were compared to the pathology findings of all other lymph nodes removed during the scheduled elective node dissection to determine the false negative rate of Lymphoseek. Thirty-nine patients were determined to have pathology-positive regional lymph nodes. In these patients, the Lymphoseek false negative rate for detecting patients with cancer-positive nodes was 2.6% (95% CI: 0.06% to 13.5%). In this study the pathology-positive nodes were all found in patients with SCC of the oral cavity.
Supportive analyses were conducted in Studies 1 and 2 in patients with breast cancer or melanoma, and Study 4 in pediatric patients. The presence or absence of Lymphoseek in nodes resected from patients determined by pathology staging to have lymphatic spread of cancer (n=66) was evaluated. The overall patient level rate for identifying at least one cancer-positive node in these pathology-positive patients (both cancers combined) was 97%. Lymphoseek identified 27 out of 29 node positive adult patients with breast cancer, all of the 35 node positive adult patients with melanoma, and both of the 2 node positive pediatric patients (1 melanoma and 1 rhabdomyosarcoma).
16 How Supplied/storage And Handling
16.1 How Supplied
The Lymphoseek (kit for the preparation of technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept injection) (NDC 65857-425-05) includes:
• Five Lymphoseek kit vials (250 mcg tilmanocept per vial) NDC 65857-400-01• Prescribing information• Five labels for shields• Twenty-five labels for product vials and individual syringes
The Lymphoseek (kit for the preparation of technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept injection) (NDC 65857-450-05) includes:
• Five Lymphoseek kit vials (250 mcg tilmanocept per vial) NDC 65857-400-01• Five vials of DILUENT for Lymphoseek (NDC 65857-401-45)• Prescribing information• Five labels for shields• Twenty-five labels for product vials and individual syringes16.2 Storage and Handling
Storage
Store Lymphoseek (kit for the preparation of technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept injection) in the original packaging at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Store radiolabeled Lymphoseek in radiation shielding at room temperature.Â
Use radiolabeled Lymphoseek within 6 hours of preparation. Discard unused portion.
Handling
This Lymphoseek (kit for the preparation of technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept injection) is approved for distribution to persons licensed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to use by product material identified in 10 CFR 35.200 or under an equivalent license issued by an Agreement State.
17 Patient Counseling Information
• Advise patients to seek medical attention for reactions following injection of Lymphoseek such as difficulty breathing, skin rash, or other allergy manifestations.• Inform nursing women to pump and discard breast milk for at least 24 hours following administration of Lymphoseek injection [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.2 )].
Distributed by:
Cardinal Health 414, LLCDublin, OH 43017
Lymphoseek is a registered trademark of Cardinal Health 414, LLC.
Patent: www.lymphoseek.com/patent-information
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NDC 65857-450-05
Lymphoseek® (kit for the preparation oftechnetium Tc 99m tilmanoceptinjection)
250 mcg Tilmanocept per Vial
Multiple-Dose Kit
Contents:
• Five Lymphoseek kit vials (250 mcg tilmanocept per vial) NDC 65857-400-01• Five vials of DILUENT for Lymphoseek NDC 65857-401-45• Prescribing information• Five Radioassay information shield labels• Twenty-five labels for product vials and individual syringes
Store kit in the original packaging at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursionspermitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].
See Prescribing Information for preparation and administration instructions.
For subcutaneous, intradermal, subareolar, or peritumoral use.
Use within 6 hours after reconstitution. Discard unused portion.
Pat: www.lymphoseek.com/patent-information
Distributed by Cardinal Health 414, LLCDublin, OH 43017
Rx Only
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Lymphoseek® (kit for the preparation oftechnetium Tc 99m tilmanoceptinjection)
250 mcg Tilmanocept per Vial
Each sterile, non-pyrogenic, lyophilized powder vial contains:
Tilmanocept     250 mcgTrehalose, Dihydrate     20 mgGlycine     0.5 mgSodium Ascorbate     0.5 mgStannous Chloride, Dihydrate     0.075 mgSodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid may be used to adjust the pH.The Lymphoseek kit vials are sealed under nitrogen at the time of manufacture,and contain no preservatives.
DILUENT for Lymphoseek contains:Each vial contains 4.5 mL sterile, non-pyrogenic, aqueous solution of:Potassium Phosphate     0.04% w/vSodium Phosphate-7H2O     0.11% w/vSodium Chloride     0.50% w/vPhenol     0.40% w/v
Rx Only
For Customer Service call: 1-800-476-5270Website: www.lymphoseek.com
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Lymphoseek® (kit for the preparation of technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept injection)
WARNING: Radiopharmaceuticals should be used by persons who are qualified by specific training in the safeuse and handling of radionuclides and whose experience and training have been approved by the appropriategovernmental agency authorized to license the use of nuclides.
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Storage Conditions:
Store kit in the original packaging at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permittedto 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].
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Diluent Label
NDC 65857-401-45
DILUENT for Lymphoseek
For diluting radiolabeled Lymphoseek only
Not for direct administration
See package insert for preparation andadministration instructions.
Single Dose Vial - Discard unused portion.
Rx Only               23001105-C04
Contents: 4.5 mL non-pyrogenic, aqueoussolution of 0.04% w/v Potassium Phosphate,0.11% w/v Sodium Phosphate (Heptahydrate),0.50% w/v Sodium Chloride and 0.40% w/vPhenol.
Store in the original packaging at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F), excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled RoomTemperature].
Distributed by:Cardinal Health 414, LLCDublin, OH 43017
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