WARREN, N.J. – June 18, 2018 – Alcresta Therapeutics, Inc. today announced the issuance of a unique Q-code by CMS for its digestive enzyme cartridge RELiZORB. RELiZORB (iMMOBILIZED LIPASE) CARTRIDGE is an in-line digestive enzyme cartridge and is indicated for use in pediatric patients (ages 5 years and above) and adult patients to hydrolyze fats in enteral formula.  The code, Q9994, is effective July 1, 2018.  CMS has instructed Medicare Administrative Contractors to add Q9994 to the relevant code set as of that date.

WARREN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcresta Therapeutics, Inc. announced RELiZORB has received an Innovative Technology contract from Vizient, Inc. the largest member-driven health care performance improvement company in the country. The awarded contract, effective Sept. 1, 2017, was based on a recommendation of RELiZORB by hospital members who serve on one of Vizient’s member-led councils.

RELiZORB, The Only Digestive Enzyme Cartridge for Patients Requiring Supplemental Enteral Nutrition, Now Cleared to Help Children Suffering
From Fat Malabsorption

Alcresta Therapeutics’ RELiZORB, a first-of-its kind digestive enzyme cartridge designed to mimic the function of pancreatic lipase, was selected as the Gold Winner at the Medical Device Excellence Awards (MDEA).