AUCATZYL by is a Other medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Autolus Inc., Autolus Limited. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.
Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS), occurred in patients receiving AUCATZYL. Do not administer AUCATZYL to patients with active infection or inflammatory disorders. Prior to administering AUCATZYL, ensure that healthcare providers have immediate access to medications and resuscitative equipment to manage CRS. ( 2.2, 2.3, 5.1).
Immune Effector Cell-Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS) including fatal or life-threatening reactions, occurred in patients receiving AUCATZYL, including concurrently with CRS or after CRS resolution. Monitor for neurologic signs and symptoms after treatment with AUCATZYL. Prior to administering AUCATZYL, ensure that healthcare providers have immediate access to medications and resuscitative equipment to manage neurologic toxicities (2.2, 2.3, 5.2).
T cell malignancies have occurred following treatment of hematologic malignancies with BCMA- and CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapies (5.8).
AUCATZYL is a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy indicated for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) (1).
For autologous use only. For intravenous use only.
Do NOT use a leukodepleting filter (2.4).
Prior to infusion
AUCATZYL Dose and Administration
None (4).
The most common (non-laboratory) adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 20%) are: CRS, infections - pathogen unspecified, musculoskeletal pain, viral infections, fever, nausea, bacterial infectious disorders, diarrhea, febrile neutropenia, ICANS, hypotension, pain, fatigue, headache, encephalopathy, and hemorrhage (6.1).
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Autolus Inc at toll-free phone 1-855-288-5227 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch (17).
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and Medication Guide.
Revised: 3/2025
For autologous use only. For intravenous use only.
Strictly follow Administration instructions to minimize dosing errors [see Overdosage (10)].
The total recommended dose of AUCATZYL is 410 × 106 CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-positive viable T cells supplied in three to five infusion bags. Bags are supplied in three color-coded bag configurations (10 × 106, 100 × 106, 300 × 106) for split dose administration.
CAR-positive T Cell Dose (Bag Configuration) | Color Code | Volume | Fully Infused |
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10 × 106 | Blue | 10 mL | No (See Section 2.3) |
100 × 106 | Orange | Variable | Yes |
300 × 106 | Red | Variable | Yes |
The treatment regimen consists of a split dose infusion to be administered on Day 1 and Day 10 (± 2 days), see Figure 1 and Figure 3.
Adverse Event | Severity* | Actions |
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Second Split Dose Day 10 (±2 days) |
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Cytokine Release Syndrome following the first split dose [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. | Grade 2 | Consider postponing AUCATZYL infusion up to Day 21 to allow for the CRS to resolve to Grade ≤ 1. |
Grade ≥ 3 | Discontinue treatment. | |
Immune Effector Cell-associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome following the first split dose [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. | Grade 1 | Consider postponing AUCATZYL infusion up to Day 21 to allow for the ICANS to completely resolve. |
Grade ≥ 2 | Discontinue treatment. | |
Pulmonary or cardiac toxicities following the first split dose. | Grade ≥ 3 | Discontinue treatment. |
Severe intercurrent infection at the time of AUCATZYL infusion [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]. | Grade ≥ 3 | Consider postponing AUCATZYL infusion up to Day 21 until the severe intercurrent infection is considered controlled. |
Requirement for supplementary oxygen. | Grade ≥ 3 | Consider postponing AUCATZYL treatment up to Day 21 to allow for the adverse reaction to resolve. |
Other clinically relevant adverse reactions following the first split dose [see Warnings and Precautions (5)]. | Grade ≥ 3 | Consider postponing AUCATZYL infusion up to Day 21 to allow for the adverse reaction to resolve. |
AUCATZYL is for autologous use only. The patient's identity must match the patient identifiers on the AUCATZYL infusion bag. Do not infuse AUCATZYL if the information on the patient-specific label does not match the intended patient.
Preparing the Patient for AUCATZYL Infusion
Bone marrow assessment
Figure 1: AUCATZYL Treatment Schedule
Pretreatment
Receipt and storage of AUCATZYL
Figure 2: Patient Specific Identifiers
Planning prior to AUCATZYL preparation
Dose Preparation
Do NOT irradiate. Do NOT use a leukodepleting filter.
Transfer and Thawing
Figure 3: AUCATZYL Dosage and Schedule
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Bone Marrow Blast > 20% | ||
Day 1 | Day 10 (± 2 days) | |
10 × 106 Dose administered via syringe* | ![]() | 100 × 106 Dose administered via bag infusion†
and 300 × 106 Dose administered via bag infusion† |
Bone Marrow Blast ≤ 20% | ||
Day 1 | Day 10 (± 2 days) | |
100 × 106 Dose administered via bag infusion† | ![]() | 10 × 106 Dose administered via syringe*
and 300 × 106 Dose administered via bag infusion† |
AUCATZYL is for autologous and intravenous use only.
The patient's identity must match the patient identifiers on the Release for Infusion certificate and infusion bag. Contact Autolus Inc at 1-855-288-5227 if there are any discrepancies between the labels and the patient identifiers.
Dose administration for 10 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cell Dose (Blue Bag)
Withdrawal of the 10 × 106 dose into the syringe should be carried as follows:
Figure 4: Syringe Infusion Guidance for the 10 × 106 Dose (Blue Bag)
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Withdraw the volume from the 10 × 106 Dose (Blue Bag) specified on the Release for Infusion certificate using a syringe fitted with a bag spike. | Do not use the syringe to mix the cells | Confirm withdrawal of the exact volume specified on the Release for Infusion certificate for the 10 × 106 Dose (Blue Bag). |
Dose administration for 100 × 106 (Orange Bag) and/or 300 × 106 (Red Bag) CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells
Refer to the Release for Infusion certificate and Dose Schedule Planner for the following details:
AUCATZYL contains human blood cells that are genetically modified with replication -incompetent lentiviral vector. Follow universal precautions and local biosafety guidelines for handling and disposal of AUCATZYL to avoid potential transmission of infectious diseases.
Monitoring
AUCATZYL is a cell suspension for infusion.
AUCATZYL contains a total recommended dose of 410 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells supplied in three to five infusion bags.
The infusion volume is variable and is calculated based on the concentration of CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16)].
See the Release for Infusion certificate for actual cell counts. The Release for Infusion certificate and Dose Schedule Planner will be provided to the infusion site in the product shipper and via Autolus's Scheduling Portal.
Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) occurred following treatment with AUCATZYL. CRS was reported in 75% (75/100) of patients including Grade 3 CRS in 3% of patients.
The median time to onset of CRS was 8 days (range: 1 to 23 days) with a median duration of 5 days (range: 1 to 21 days). Sixty-eight percent of patients (51/75) experienced CRS after the first infusion, but prior to the second infusion of AUCATZYL with a median time to onset of 6 days (range: 1 to 10 days). Among patients with CRS, the most common manifestations of CRS included fever (100%), hypotension (35%) and hypoxia (19%) [see Adverse Reactions (6)].
The primary treatment for CRS was tocilizumab (73%; 55/75), with patients also receiving corticosteroids (21%; 16/75).
Prior to administering AUCATZYL, ensure that healthcare providers have immediate access to medications and resuscitative equipment to manage CRS. During and following treatment with AUCATZYL, closely monitor patients for signs and symptoms of CRS daily for at least 14 days at the healthcare facility following the first infusion. Continue to monitor patients for CRS for at least 4 weeks following each infusion with AUCATZYL [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)].
Counsel patients to seek immediate medical attention should signs or symptoms of CRS occur at any time. At the first sign of CRS, immediately evaluate the patient for hospitalization and institute treatment with supportive care based on severity and consider further management per current practice guidelines.
Neurologic toxicities including Immune Effector Cell-associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS), which were fatal or life-threatening, occurred following treatment with AUCATZYL. Neurologic toxicities were reported in 64% (64/100) of patients, including Grade ≥ 3 in 12% of patients.
The median time to onset of neurologic toxicities was 10 days (range: 1 to 246 days) with a median duration of 13 days (range: 1 to 904 days). Fifty-five percent of patients (35/64) experienced neurologic toxicities after the first infusion but prior to the second infusion of AUCATZYL with a median time to onset of 6 days (range: 1 to 11 days). Among patients with neurologic toxicities, the most common symptoms (> 5%) included ICANS (38%), headache (34%), encephalopathy (33%), dizziness (22%), tremor (13%), anxiety (9%), insomnia (9%), and delirium (8%) [see Adverse Reactions (6)].
Immune Effector Cell-associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS)
ICANS events occurred in 24% (24/100) of patients, including Grade ≥ 3 in 7% (7/100) of patients. Of the 24 patients who experienced ICANS, 33% (8/24) experienced an onset after the first infusion, but prior to the second infusion of AUCATZYL.
The median time to onset for ICANS events after the first infusion was 8 days (range: 1 to 10 days) and 6.5 days (range: 2 to 22 days) after the second infusion, with a median duration of 8.5 days (range: 1 to 53 days).
Eighty-eight percent (21/24) of patients received treatment for ICANS. All treated patients received high-dose corticosteroids and 42% (10/24) of patients received anti-epileptics prophylactically. Prior to administering AUCATZYL, ensure that healthcare providers have immediate access to medications and resuscitative equipment to manage ICANS.
During and following AUCATZYL administration, closely monitor patients for signs and symptoms of Neurologic Toxicity/ICANS. Following treatment with AUCATZYL, monitor patients daily for at least 14 days at the healthcare facility. Continue to monitor patients for at least 4 weeks following treatment with AUCATZYL.
Counsel patients to seek medical attention should signs or symptoms of neurologic toxicity/ ICANS occur. At the first sign of Neurologic Toxicity /ICANS, immediately evaluate patients for hospitalization and institute treatment with supportive care based on severity and consider further management per current practice guidelines [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)].
Effect on Ability to Drive and Use Machines
Due to the potential for neurologic events, including altered mental status or seizures, patients receiving AUCATZYL are at risk for altered or decreased consciousness or coordination in the eight weeks following AUCATZYL infusion or until resolution of the neurological event by the treating physician. Advise patients to refrain from driving and engaging in hazardous occupations or activities, such as operating heavy or potentially dangerous machinery, during this initial period.
Patients may exhibit cytopenias including anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia for several weeks after treatment with lymphodepleting chemotherapy and AUCATZYL. In patients who were responders to AUCATZYL, Grade ≥ 3 cytopenias that persisted beyond Day 30 following AUCATZYL infusion were observed in 71% (29/41) of patients and included neutropenia (66%, 27/41) and thrombocytopenia (54%, 22/41). Grade 3 or higher cytopenias that persisted beyond Day 60 following AUCATZYL infusion was observed in 27% (11/41) of patients and included neutropenia (17%, 7/41) and thrombocytopenia (15%, 6/41) [see Adverse Reactions (6)]. Monitor blood counts after AUCATZYL infusion.
Severe, including life-threatening and fatal infections occurred in patients after AUCATZYL infusion. Non-COVID-19 infections of all grades occurred in 67% (67/100) of patients. Grade 3 or higher non-COVID-19 infections occurred in 41% (41/100) of patients [see Adverse Reactions (6)].
AUCATZYL should not be administered to patients with clinically significant active systemic infections. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection before and after AUCATZYL infusion and treat appropriately [see Dosage and Administration (2.2,2.3)]. Administer prophylactic antimicrobials according to local guidelines.
Grade 3 or higher febrile neutropenia was observed in 26% (26/100) of patients after AUCATZYL infusion and may be concurrent with CRS. In the event of febrile neutropenia, evaluate for infection and manage according to treatment guidelines as medically indicated.
Viral reactivation, potentially severe or life-threatening, can occur in patients treated with drugs directed against B cells. There is no experience with manufacturing AUCATZYL for patients with a positive test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or with active hepatitis B virus (HBV) or active hepatitis C virus (HCV). Perform screening for HBV, HCV and HIV in accordance with clinical guidelines before collection of cells for manufacturing.
Hypogammaglobulinemia and B-cell aplasia can occur in patients after treatment with AUCATZYL. Hypogammaglobulinemia was reported in 10% (10/100) of patients treated with AUCATZYL including Grade 3 events in 2 patients (2%) [see Adverse Reactions (6)].
Immunoglobulin levels should be monitored after treatment with AUCATZYL and managed per institutional guidelines including infection precautions, antibiotic or antiviral prophylaxis and immunoglobulin replacement.
The safety of immunization with live viral vaccines during or following treatment with AUCATZYL has not been studied. Vaccination with live viral vaccines is not recommended for at least 6 weeks prior to the start of lymphodepleting chemotherapy treatment, during AUCATZYL treatment, and until immune recovery following treatment AUCATZYL.
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis/Macrophage Activation Syndrome (HLH/MAS), including fatal and life-threatening reactions occurred after treatment with AUCATZYL. HLH/MAS was reported in 2% (2/100) of patients and included Grade 3 and Grade 4 events with a time of onset at Day 22 and Day 41, respectively. One patient experienced a concurrent ICANS events after AUCATZYL infusion and died due to sepsis with ongoing HLH/MAS that had not resolved [see Adverse Reactions (6)].
Administer treatment for HLH/MAS according to institutional standards.
Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, may occur due to dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), an excipient used in AUCATZYL. Observe patients for hypersensitivity reactions during and after AUCATZYL infusion.
Patients treated with AUCATZYL may develop secondary malignancies. T cell malignancies have occurred following treatment of hematologic malignancies with BCMA- and CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapies. Mature T cell malignancies, including CAR-positive tumors, may present as soon as weeks following infusion, and may include fatal outcomes [see Adverse Reactions (6)].
Monitor lifelong for secondary malignancies. In the event that a secondary malignancy occurs, contact Autolus Inc at 1-855-288-5227 for reporting and to obtain instructions on the collection of patient samples for testing.
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.
The safety of AUCATZYL was evaluated in the FELIX study in which 100 patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) received AUCATZYL at a median dose of 410 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells (range: 10 to 480 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells with 90% of patients receiving the recommended dose of 410 × 106 +/- 25%). [see Clinical Studies (14)].
The most common serious adverse reactions of any Grade (incidence ≥ 2%) included infections-pathogen unspecified, febrile neutropenia, ICANS, CRS, fever, bacterial infectious disorders, encephalopathy, fungal infections, hemorrhage, respiratory failure, hypotension, ascites, HLH/MAS, thrombosis and hypoxia.
Nine patients (9%) experienced fatal adverse reactions which included infections (sepsis, pneumonia, peritonitis), ascites, pulmonary embolism, acute respiratory distress syndrome, HLH/MAS and ICANS. Of the 9 patients, five patients who died from infections had pre-existing and ongoing neutropenia prior to receiving bridging therapy, lymphodepletion chemotherapy treatment and/or AUCATZYL.
Table 3 summarizes the adverse reactions (excluding laboratory abnormalities) that occurred in at least 10% of patients. Table 4 presents the most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities, occurring in at least 10% of patients.
Adverse Reaction | Any Grade (%) | Grade 3 or Higher (%) |
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Blood and lymphatic system disorders | ||
Febrile neutropenia | 26 | 26 |
Coagulopathy * | 10 | 6 |
Cardiac disorders | ||
Tachycardia * | 12 | 0 |
Gastrointestinal disorders | ||
Nausea | 29 | 2 |
Diarrhea | 26 | 0 |
Vomiting | 18 | 0 |
Abdominal pain * | 16 | 1 |
Constipation | 11 | 0 |
General disorders and administration site conditions | ||
Fever | 29 | 1 |
Pain * | 23 | 0 |
Fatigue * | 22 | 3 |
Edema * | 12 | 0 |
Chills | 11 | 0 |
Immune system disorders | ||
Cytokine release syndrome | 75 | 3 |
Hypogammaglobulinemia | 10 | 2 |
Infections and infestations | ||
Infections - pathogen unspecified * | 44 | 31 |
Viral infections excluding COVID-19 * | 16 | 1 |
COVID-19 * | 18 | 6 |
Bacterial infections * | 26 | 11 |
Fungal infections * | 15 | 5 |
Investigations | ||
Weight decreased | 11 | 2 |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders | ||
Decreased appetite | 13 | 3 |
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | ||
Musculoskeletal pain * | 36 | 4 |
Nervous system disorders | ||
Immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome | 24 | 7 |
Headache | 22 | 0 |
Encephalopathy † | 21 | 4 |
Dizziness * | 14 | 0 |
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | ||
Cough * | 14 | 0 |
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | ||
Rash * | 17 | 1 |
Vascular disorders | ||
Hypotension * | 23 | 4 |
Hemorrhage * | 20 | 4 |
Other clinically important adverse reactions that occurred in less than 10% of patients treated with AUCATZYL include the following:
Laboratory Abnormality | Grades 3 or 4 (%) |
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Lymphocytopenia | 90 |
Leukopenia | 87 |
Neutropenia | 72 |
Thrombocytopenia | 48 |
Anemia | 43 |
Hyperferritinemia | 13 |
Aspartate aminotransferase increased | 10 |
Because adverse events to marketed products are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to product exposure. The following adverse event has been identified during post marketing use of BCMA- or CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapies:
Neoplasms: T cell malignancies.
Risk Summary
There is limited available data with AUCATZYL use in pregnant women. In the FELIX study, one patient became pregnant 6 months following treatment with AUCATZYL. The patient had a premature delivery at 30 weeks of pregnancy.
No animal reproductive and developmental toxicity studies have been conducted with AUCATZYL to assess whether AUCATZYL can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman.
It is not known if AUCATZYL has the potential to be transferred to the fetus and cause fetal toxicity. Based on the mechanism of action of AUCATZYL, if the transduced cells cross the placenta, they may cause fetal toxicity, including B-cell lymphocytopenia and hypogammaglobinemia. Therefore, AUCATZYL is not recommended for women who are pregnant. Pregnancy after AUCATZYL infusion should be discussed with the treating physician.
In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects is 2% to 4% and of miscarriage is 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies.
Risk Summary
There is no information regarding the presence of AUCATZYL in human milk, the effect on the breastfed infant, and the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for AUCATZYL and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from AUCATZYL or from the underlying maternal condition.
Pregnancy Testing
Pregnancy status of females with reproductive potential should be verified. Sexually active females of reproductive potential should have a negative pregnancy test before starting treatment with AUCATZYL.
Contraception
See the prescribing information for fludarabine and cyclophosphamide for information on the need for effective contraception in patients who receive lymphodepleting chemotherapy treatment.
There are insufficient exposure data to provide a recommendation concerning duration of contraception following treatment with AUCATZYL.
In FELIX Study (all cohorts N=127), occurrences of overdose were observed at the administration of the first dose in 4% (5/127) of patients. All 5 patients had bone marrow blasts > 20% and should have received a first dose of 10 × 106 CAR-positive viable T cells but instead received a higher dose between 68 and 103 × 106 CAR-positive viable T cells. CRS, ICANS and HLH, including severe events, were observed in patients who received overdose of AUCATZYL.
In the event of a suspected overdose, closely monitor patients for any adverse reactions and administer treatment according to institutional practice and treatment guidelines.
AUCATZYL (obecabtagene autoleucel) is a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy comprised of the patient's T cells that are transduced with a lentiviral vector to express an anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR). The CAR is composed of a murine anti-CD19 single chain variable fragment (scFv) linked to 4-1BB and CD3-zeta co-stimulatory domains.
AUCATZYL is prepared from the patient's own peripheral blood mononuclear cells, which are collected via a standard leukapheresis procedure. The mononuclear cells are enriched for T cells, activated and transduced with a replication-incompetent lentiviral vector containing the CD19 CAR transgene. The transduced T cells are expanded in cell culture, washed, formulated into a suspension, and then cryopreserved. AUCATZYL is frozen in patient-specific infusion bag(s) and thawed prior to infusion [see Dosage and Administration (2.3), How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16)]. The product must pass a sterility test before it is released to the treatment center. The thawed product is a colorless to pale yellow, very opalescent suspension that is essentially free from visible foreign particles.
In addition to T cells, AUCATZYL also contains non-transduced autologous T cells and non-T cells. The formulation contains phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) human serum albumin (HSA), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and 7.5% DMSO.
AUCATZYL is a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy consisting of the patient's own T cells expressing an anti-CD19 CAR. Engagement of anti-CD19 CAR-positive T cells with CD19 expressed on target cells, such as cancer cells and normal B cells, leads to activation of the anti-CD19 CAR-positive T cells and downstream signaling through the CD3-zeta domain. Proliferation and persistence by the anti-CD19 CAR-positive T cells following activation are enhanced by the presence of the 4-1BB co-stimulatory domain. This binding to CD19 results in anti-tumor activity and killing of CD19-expressing target cells.
Serum levels of cytokines such as IL-2, IL-5, IL-6, IL-7, IL-8, IL-10, IL-15, TNF-α, IFN-γ, and granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factors were evaluated pre- and post-AUCATZYL infusion, over 3 months. Peak elevation of plasma cytokines was observed within the first month after infusion and levels returned to baseline by Month 3.
Due to the on-target effect of AUCATZYL, a period of B cell aplasia is expected. B cell aplasia was observed in 93.1% of patients at 3 months and 80.0% at 6 months.
The pharmacokinetics (PK) of AUCATZYL were assessed in 90 patients with relapsed or refractory CD19+ B-ALL receiving a median dose of 410 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells (range: 10 to 480 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells).
Following Day 1 infusion, levels of the AUCATZYL transgene in peripheral blood exhibited an initial rapid expansion. The median time of maximal expansion to peak (Tmax) occurred at Day 14 (range: Day 2-55), demonstrated by a geometric mean peak CAR T concentration (Cmax) of 115,193 copies/µg genomic DNA (gDNA; range, 129-600,000) and a geometric mean area under the curve between Days 0 and 28 (AUC0-28d) of 1,147,631 day*copies/μg DNA (range 179,000-7,230,000 day*copies/μg DNA). A higher expansion was observed in patients with bone marrow blasts > 20% compared to patients with bone marrow blast ≤ 20%.
Parameter | Statistics | Bone Marrow Blast * > 20% (N=59) | Bone Marrow Blast † ≤ 20% (N=31) | Total (N=90) |
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AUC0-28d=area under the concentration-time curve (exposure) from Day 0 to Day 28; Cmax = maximum serum concentration; ddPCR = droplet digital polymerase chain reaction; DNA = deoxyribonucleic acid; Geo-CV% = geometric mean coefficient of variation; Tmax = time to maximum concentration. | ||||
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Cmax (copies/μg DNA) | n | 59 | 31 | 90 |
Geometric Mean | 146,314 | 73,074 | 115,193 | |
(Geo-CV%) | (294.4) | (186.9) | (267.0) | |
Min–Max | 129–600,000 | 9290–589,000 | 129–600,000 | |
Tmax (days) | n | 59 | 31 | 90 |
Median | 20 | 11 | 14 | |
Min–Max | 6–55 | 2–28 | 2–55 | |
AUC0-28d (day*copies/μg DNA) | n | 52 | 29 | 81 |
Geometric Mean | 1,521,310 | 692,307 | 1,147,631 | |
(Geo-CV%) | (191.3) | (226.8) | (219.5) | |
Min–Max | 17,900–6,730,000 | 70,400–7,230,000 | 17,900–7,230,000 |
No substantial differences in AUCATZYL expansion were observed between responding (CR/CRi) and non-responding (non-CR/CRi) patients. Furthermore, 75.9% (22/29) of patients who had ongoing remission had ongoing CAR T persistency at the last laboratory assessment, with a maximum observed persistency of 36.5 months.
Patients who received a first split dose of 10 × 106 cells (> 20% blast) demonstrated a higher expansion of CAR T cells (Cmax and AUC0-28d) compared to patients who received a first split dose of 100 × 106 cells (≤ 20% blast). Persistency was not impacted by tumor burden.
Patients who experience CRS had 1.8-fold higher mean bone marrow blast percentage and higher CAR T cell expansion (5.0-fold higher Cmax and 6.8-fold higher AUC0-28d [(geometric mean)]) compared to patients without CRS. Patients who experience ICANS had 1.8-fold higher mean bone marrow blast percentage and higher CAR T cell expansion (3.3-fold higher Cmax and 2.9-fold higher AUC0-28d (geometric mean)) compared to patients without ICANS.
The humoral immunogenicity of AUCATZYL was measured using an assay for the detection of anti-drug antibodies against AUCATZYL. In the FELIX study, 8.7% (11/127) of patients tested positive for anti-CD19 CAR antibodies pre-infusion. Treatment induced anti-CD19 CAR antibodies were detected in 1.6% (2/127) of patients.
The cellular immunogenicity of AUCATZYL was measured using an assay for the detection of T cell responses, measured by the production of interferon gamma (IFNγ) to the full length anti-CD19 CAR. Four percent (3/75) of patients tested positive in the cellular immunogenicity readout (IFNγ) post infusion.
There was no identified clinically significant effect of humoral and cellular immunogenicity on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, safety, or effectiveness of AUCATZYL.
The efficacy of AUCATZYL was evaluated in an open-label, multi-center, single-arm study (FELIX study; NCT04404660). The study enrolled patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Eligible patients were adults with refractory ALL, first relapse following a remission lasting ≤ 12 months, relapsed or refractory ALL after two or more prior lines of systemic therapy, or relapsed or refractory ALL at least greater than 3 months after allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT) and had disease burden of ≥ 5% blasts in bone marrow at screening. The study excluded patients with isolated extra medullary disease, active or serious infections requiring systemic antimicrobials, active graft versus host disease, history or presence of CNS disorders. Treatment was administered in the in-patient setting and consisted of lymphodepleting chemotherapy (fludarabine 30 mg/m2 IV daily for 4 days; cyclophosphamide 500 mg/m2 IV daily for 2 days starting with first dose of fludarabine) followed by AUCATZYL as a split dose infusion with a total recommended dose of 410 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells.
A total of 112 patients were enrolled and underwent leukapheresis; 18 (16%) of whom discontinued without receiving AUCATZYL infusion due to the following: death (n=11), adverse event (n=1), physician decision (n=1), and manufacturing failure (n=5). Among the remaining 94patients who received at least one infusion of AUCATZYL, 65 patients had ≥ 5% blasts in the bone marrow after screening and prior to the start of the lymphodepletion therapy, and received a conforming product, qualifying them as efficacy-evaluable patients.
The population characteristics of efficacy-evaluable patients were as follows: median age was 51 years (range: 20 to 77 years) with 7 patients (11%) ≤ 25 years of age and 14 patients (22%) ≥ 65 years of age, 35 patients (54%) were female, 47 patients (72%) were White, 8 patients (12%) were Asian and 1 patient (2%) was Black or African American. Twenty-one patients (32%) were of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
At enrollment, 35 patients (54%) were refractory to the last prior line of therapy, and 32 patients (49%) relapsed to first-line therapy within 12 months. The median number of prior lines of therapy was 2 (range: 1 to 6). Thirty-five patients (54%) received either blinatumomab or inotuzumab ozogamicin and 10 patients (15%) received both blinatumomab and inotuzumab ozogamicin, 22 (34%) patients received prior SCT therapy, 17 (26%) patients had Ph+ ALL and 13 (20%) patients had extramedullary disease. Fifty-nine patients (91%) received bridging therapy between leukapheresis and lymphodepleting chemotherapy.
The median dose was 410 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells (range: 10 to 418 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells). Fifty-eight patients (89%) received the target dose of 410 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells (+/- 25%). Five patients (8%) only received the first dose, primarily due to adverse events (5%). The median time from leukapheresis to product release was 20 days (range: 17 to 23 days) and the median time from leukapheresis to AUCATZYL infusion was 35 days (range: 26 to 74 days).
The major efficacy outcome measures were rate and duration of complete remission within 3 months after infusion. Additional outcome measures were rate and duration of overall complete remission which includes complete remission and complete remission with incomplete hematologic recovery, at any time. The efficacy results are summarized in Table 6 below.
Endpoint | Efficacy Evaluable N=65 n (%) | All Leukapheresed N=112 n (%) |
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Complete Remission (within 3 months) rate | ||
n (%) | 27 (42%) | 40 (36%) |
[95% CI] | [29%, 54%] | (27%, 45%) |
Duration (months), median [95% CI] | 14.1 [6.1, NR] | 14.1 (6.2, NR) |
(Range in months) | (0.5+, 21.2) | (0.5+, 21.2) |
Overall Complete Remission (At Anytime) rate * | ||
n (%) | 41 (63%) | 60 (54%) |
[95% CI] | [50%, 75%] | [44%, 63%] |
Duration (months), median [95% CI] | 14.1 [6.2, NR] | 14.1 [8.1, NR] |
(Range in months) | (0.03+, 21.2) | (0.03+, 21.2) |
Among patients in the efficacy evaluable population who achieved a best response of complete remission "At Anytime" (N=33; 51%), the median duration for remission was 14.1 months (95% confidence interval [CI]: 6.1, not reached [NR]). Among patients in the efficacy evaluable population in whom best response was complete remission with incomplete hematologic recovery "At Anytime" (N=8; 12%), the median duration of remission was 10.5 months (95% CI: 1.8, NR).
AUCATZYL 410 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells NDC (83047-410-04) is supplied in three to five infusion bags (see below) containing a frozen suspension of genetically modified autologous T cells in PBS, HSA, EDTA and 7.5% DMSO.
Each infusion bag of AUCATZYL is individually packed within an overwrap and then enclosed within a metal cassette. AUCATZYL is shipped from the manufacturing facility to the cellular therapy laboratory associated with the infusion center in a cryogenic shipper charged with liquid nitrogen. A Release for Infusion certificate is provided to the infusion site in the shipper and via the Autolus Scheduling Portal with the product.
Infusion bag configurations | Color Code | Fill Volume Range (min – max) | NDC Number |
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10 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells in one 50 mL infusion bag | Blue | 10 mL | 83047-010-10 |
100 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells in one or more 50 mL infusion bags | Orange | 10 to 20 mL | 83047-100-10 |
100 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells in one 250 mL infusion bag | Orange | 30 to 70 mL | 83047-100-30 |
300 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells in one or more 250 mL infusion bags | Red | 30 to 70 mL | 83047-300-30 |
Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide).
Discuss the following with the patient:
Advise patients of the need to:
MEDICATION GUIDE AUCATZYL® [pronounced aw-kat-zil] (obecabtagene autoleucel) |
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Read this Medication Guide before you start your AUCATZYL treatment. The more you know about your treatment, the more active you can be in your care. Talk with your healthcare provider if you have questions about your health condition or treatment. Reading this Medication Guide does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your treatment. |
What is the most important information I should know about AUCATZYL? |
AUCATZYL may cause side effects that are life-threatening and can lead to death. Call or see your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you get any of the following:
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It is important to tell your healthcare provider that you received AUCATZYL and to show them your AUCATZYL Patient Wallet Card. Your healthcare provider may give you other medicines to treat your side effects. |
What is AUCATZYL?
AUCATZYL is a treatment for adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It is used following disease progression while on or after other treatment. AUCATZYL is a medicine made from your own white blood cells, which have been changed (genetically modified) to recognize and attack your leukemic cells. |
Before getting AUCATZYL, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical problems, including if you have or have had:
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How will I receive AUCATZYL?
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Step 2:
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Step 3:
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What should I avoid after receiving AUCATZYL?
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What are the possible side effects of AUCATZYL?
The most common side effects of AUCATZYL include:
These are not all the side effects of AUCATZYL. Call your healthcare provider about any side effects that concern you. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
General information about the safe and effective use of AUCATZYL.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. If you would like more information about AUCATZYL, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider for information about AUCATZYL that is written for health professionals. You can get additional information by contacting Autolus Inc at 1-855-288-5227 or at www.AUCATZYL.com |
What are the ingredients in AUCATZYL?
Active ingredients: obecabtagene autoleucel Inactive ingredients: albumin (human); DMSO |
Manufactured by: Autolus Limited, Marshgate, Stevenage, SG1 1FR, United Kingdom. |
Manufactured for: Autolus Inc., Gaithersburg, MD, 20877 |
US License No 2339 |
AUCATZYL is a registered trademark of Autolus Limited. |
© 2024 Autolus Limited. All Rights Reserved. |
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Issued: 11/2024 |
10x106 bag configuration
EXTRACT SPECIFIED VOLUME VIA SYRINGE
obecabtagene autoleucel
AUCATZYL®
FOR AUTOLOGOUS & INTRAVENOUS USE ONLY.
Dosage: See prescribing information and release for
infusion certificate. Discard unused portion.
Contains: Up to 100x106 CD19 CAR-positive viable
T cells in 10mL suspension containing 7.5% DMSO USP.
DO NOT USE A
LEUKODEPLETING FILTER
OR IRRADIATE.
Storage: Ship and store
in vapor phase of liquid
nitrogen ≤ -150°C.
Not evaluated for infectious substances.
Rx Only
US License 2339
A1001-01
Autolus
Mfd by: Autolus Ltd, Stevenage, SG1 1FR, UK
Mfd for: Autolus Inc., Gaithersburg, MD, 20877
Phone: 1-855-288-5227
100x106 bag configuration
obecabtagene autoleucel
AUCATZYL®
FOR AUTOLOGOUS & INTRAVENOUS USE ONLY.
Dosage: See prescribing information and the release for
infusion certificate.
Contains: 100x106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells in
10mL to 20mL suspension containing 7.5% DMSO USP.
Dose may be suspended in 1 or more infusion bag(s).
DO NOT USE A
LEUKODEPLETING FILTER
OR IRRADIATE.
Storage: Ship and store
in vapor phase of liquid
nitrogen ≤ -150°C.
Not evaluated for infectious substances.
Rx Only
US License 2339
D1001-01
Autolus
Mfd by: Autolus Ltd, Stevenage, SG1 1FR, UK
Mfd for: Autolus Inc., Gaithersburg, MD, 20877
Phone: 1-855-288-5227
100x106 bag configuration
obecabtagene autoleucel
AUCATZYL®
FOR AUTOLOGOUS & INTRAVENOUS USE ONLY.
Dosage: See prescribing information and the release for
infusion certificate.
Contains: 100x106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells in
30mL to 70mL suspension containing 7.5% DMSO USP.
DO NOT USE A
LEUKODEPLETING FILTER
OR IRRADIATE.
Storage: Ship and store
in vapor phase of liquid
nitrogen ≤ -150°C.
Not evaluated for infectious substances.
Rx Only
US License 2339
B1001-01
Autolus
Mfd by: Autolus Ltd, Stevenage, SG1 1FR, UK
Mfd for: Autolus Inc., Gaithersburg, MD, 20877
Phone: 1-855-288-5227
300x106 bag configuration
obecabtagene autoleucel
AUCATZYL®
FOR AUTOLOGOUS & INTRAVENOUS USE ONLY.
Dosage: See prescribing information and the release for
infusion certificate.
Contains: 300x106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells in
30mL to 70mL suspension containing 7.5% DMSO USP.
Dose may be suspended in 1 or more infusion bag(s).
DO NOT USE A
LEUKODEPLETING FILTER
OR IRRADIATE.
Storage: Ship and store
in vapor phase of liquid
nitrogen ≤ -150°C.
Not evaluated for infectious substances.
Rx Only
US License 2339
C1001-01
Autolus
Mfd by: Autolus Ltd, Stevenage, SG1 1FR, UK
Mfd for: Autolus Inc., Gaithersburg, MD, 20877
Phone: 1-855-288-5227
obecabtagene autoleucel
AUCATZYL®
FOR AUTOLOGOUS & INTRAVENOUS USE ONLY.
Dose: 410 x 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells
Dosage: See prescribing information and the release for infusion certificate.
Contains: AUCATZYL is a frozen cell suspension containing 7.5% DMSO.
Supplied in three to five infusion bag(s) in one or two packs.
Ship and store in vapor phase of liquid nitrogen ≤ -150°C.
Upon receipt, immediately transfer to a vapor phase liquid nitrogen
environment (≤ -150°C). Do not refreeze.
DO NOT USE A LEUKODEPLETING FILTER OR IRRADIATE.
Rx Only
KIT NDC: 83047-410-04
Lot/COI ID :
Aph ID :
Expiry : DD-MMM-YYYY
1/X Pack
Autolus
M3001-01
Manufactured by Autolus Ltd, Stevenage, SG1 1FR, UK
Manufactured for Autolus Inc., Gaithersburg, MD, 20877
Phone: 1-855-288-5227
US License 2339
AUCATZYL
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Labeler - Autolus Inc. (118249238) |
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Name | Address | ID/FEI | Business Operations |
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Autolus Limited | 229442484 | MANUFACTURE(83047-410) , ANALYSIS(83047-410) , LABEL(83047-410) , PACK(83047-410) |
Mark Image Registration | Serial | Company Trademark Application Date |
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Autolus Limited 2023-04-27 |