BIODESIX INC

Previous wording

On September 29, 2023, FDA announced a proposed rule to amend its regulations to explicitly regulate laboratory developed tests (LDTs) as in vitro diagnostic tests in accordance with the agency’s regulatory authority over medical devices. The FDA finalized its rule on May 6, 2024 and announced that the agency will phase-out its LDT enforcement discretion policy in gradual stages over a total period of four years. LDTs that fall within targeted enforcement discretion policies may be exempt from some of these requirements. If the final rule, or a similar policy, were to take effect, our tests that are currently offered as LDTs could become subject to certain statutory and regulatory provisions that are applicable to medical devices, including but not limited to, medical device reporting and correction and removal reporting requirements, quality systems regulations, registration and listing requirements, and premarket review requirements. Under the final rule, laboratories offering “high-risk tests that will be subject to premarket authorization application requirements or licensure under Section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, will need to ensure that the appropriate submission is received by the FDA before November 6, 2027. Laboratories offering “moderate-risk” or “low-risk” tests that will be subject to De Novo authorization or premarket notification submissions will need to ensure that the appropriate submission is received by the FDA before May 6, 2028. Other regulatory requirements will be gradually phased in beginning on May 6, 2025.

Current wording

On September 29, 2023, FDA announced a proposed rule to amend its regulations to explicitly regulate laboratory developed tests (LDTs) as in vitro diagnostic tests in accordance with the agency’s regulatory authority over medical devices. The FDA finalized its rule on May 6, 2024 and announced that the agency would phase-out its LDT enforcement discretion policy in gradual stages over a total period of four years. LDTs that fall within targeted enforcement discretion policies may be exempt from some of these requirements. If the final rule, or a similar policy, were to take effect, our tests that are currently offered as LDTs could become subject to certain statutory and regulatory provisions that are applicable to medical devices, including but not limited to, medical device reporting and correction and removal reporting requirements, quality systems regulations, registration and listing requirements, and premarket review requirements. Under the final rule, laboratories offering “high-risk” tests that would be subject to premarket authorization application requirements or licensure under Section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, would need to ensure that the appropriate submission is received by the FDA before November 6, 2027. Laboratories offering “moderate-risk” or “low-risk” tests that would be subject to De Novo authorization or premarket notification submissions would need to ensure that the appropriate submission is received by the FDA before May 6, 2028. Other regulatory requirements would be gradually phased in beginning on May 6, 2025.

Previous wording

Legal challenges have been filed in federal district court over the agency’s authority to regulate LDTs as medical devices. On March 31, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down the FDA’s final rule, concluding that it exceeds FDA’s statutory jurisdiction, authority, or limitations. The final rule was vacated and remanded to FDA for further consideration based on the opinion, with the court stating that “[t]here is no likelihood that FDA can justify its decision on remand, given that the final rule exceeds its authority under the FDCA.” Congress has also considered legislation to establish a new comprehensive regulatory framework that would provide oversight over LDTs.

Current wording

Legal challenges have been filed in federal district court over the agency’s authority to regulate LDTs as medical devices. On March 31, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down the FDA’s final rule, concluding that it exceeds FDA’s statutory jurisdiction, authority, or limitations. The final rule was vacated and remanded to FDA for further consideration based on the opinion, with the court stating that “[t]here is no likelihood that FDA can justify its decision on remand, given that the final rule exceeds its authority under the FDCA.” The government did not file an appeal to the decision. Congress has also considered legislation to establish a new comprehensive regulatory framework that would provide oversight over LDTs.

Previous wording

Our operations, therefore, are or may become subject to extensive regulation by the FDA in the United States. Government regulations specific to medical devices are wide ranging and govern, among other things:

Current wording

Our operations, therefore, may become subject to extensive regulation by the FDA in the United States. Government regulations specific to medical devices are wide ranging and govern, among other things:

Previous wording

As discussed above, we believe that our current line of diagnostic tests and their components are LDTs, which are subject to state licensing requirements and federal regulation by CMS under CLIA, which may cause us to be subject to additional FDA regulations discussed above.

Current wording

As discussed above, we believe that our current line of diagnostic tests and their components are LDTs, which are subject to state licensing requirements and federal regulation by CMS under CLIA, which could cause us to be subject to additional FDA regulations discussed above.

Previous wording

While we believe that we are currently in material compliance with applicable laws and regulations, it is possible that the FDA, or other regulatory agencies, would not agree with our determinations. If our products became become subject to premarket submission and other FDA requirements, we would need to comply with the applicable regulations or face significant civil and criminal penalties. In addition, IVDs and CDx tests are widely considered to be Class III devices, and it is possible that in the future, we may develop tests that fall into this category. CDx tests in particular may require further administrative procedures in the PMA process. Exposure to these additional regulatory requirements would also affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Current wording

While we believe that we are currently in material compliance with applicable laws and regulations, it is possible that the FDA, or other regulatory agencies, would not agree with our determinations. If our products became subject to premarket submission and other FDA requirements, we would need to comply with the applicable regulations or face significant civil and criminal penalties. In addition, IVDs and CDx tests are widely considered to be Class III devices, and it is possible that in the future, we may develop tests that fall into this category. CDx tests in particular may require further administrative procedures in the PMA process. Exposure to these additional regulatory requirements would also affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Previous wording

Under the final rule, our tests that are currently offered as LDTs could become subject to certain statutory and regulatory provisions that are applicable to medical devices, including but not limited to, medical device reporting and correction and removal reporting requirements, quality systems regulations, registration and listing requirements, and premarket review requirements. Laboratories offering "high-risk" tests that will be subject to premarket authorization application requirements or licensure under Section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, will need to ensure that the appropriate submission is received by the FDA before November 6, 2027. Laboratories offering “moderate-risk” or “low-risk” tests that will be subject to De Novo authorization or premarket notification submissions will need to ensure that the appropriate submission is received by the FDA before May 6, 2028. Other regulatory requirements will be gradually phased in beginning on May 6, 2025.

Current wording

Under the final rule, our tests that are currently offered as LDTs could become subject to certain statutory and regulatory provisions that are applicable to medical devices, including but not limited to, medical device reporting and correction and removal reporting requirements, quality systems regulations, registration and listing requirements, and premarket review requirements. Laboratories offering "high-risk" tests that would be subject to premarket authorization application requirements or licensure under Section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, would need to ensure that the appropriate submission is received by the FDA before November 6, 2027. Laboratories offering “moderate-risk” or “low-risk” tests that would be subject to De Novo authorization or premarket notification submissions would need to ensure that the appropriate submission is received by the FDA before May 6, 2028. Other regulatory requirements would be gradually phased in beginning on May 6, 2025.

Previous wording

Legal challenges have been filed in federal district court over the agency’s authority to regulate LDTs as medical devices. On March 31, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down the FDA’s final rule, concluding that it exceeds FDA’s statutory jurisdiction, authority, or limitations. The final rule was vacated and remanded to FDA for further consideration based on the opinion, with the court stating that “[t]here is no likelihood that FDA can justify its decision on remand, given that the final rule exceeds its authority under the FDCA.” Congress has also considered legislation to establish a new comprehensive regulatory framework that would provide oversight over LDTs. The incoming Trump Administration may also reverse the final rule.

Current wording

Legal challenges have been filed in federal district court over the agency’s authority to regulate LDTs as medical devices. On March 31, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down the FDA’s final rule, concluding that it exceeds FDA’s statutory jurisdiction, authority, or limitations. The final rule was vacated and remanded to FDA for further consideration based on the opinion, with the court stating that “[t]here is no likelihood that FDA can justify its decision on remand, given that the final rule exceeds its authority under the FDCA.” The government did not file an appeal to the decision. Congress has also considered legislation to establish a new comprehensive regulatory framework that would provide oversight over LDTs. The Trump Administration may also reverse the final rule.