Profusa has achieved key manufacturing milestones, doubling production capacity for its Lumee™ tissue oxygen monitoring systems in preparation for 2026.
Quiver AI Summary
Profusa, Inc. has announced significant progress in its manufacturing capabilities to double the production of its Lumee™ tissue oxygen monitoring systems, aiming to meet revenue targets for 2026. The company is on schedule to supply distributors in the first quarter of 2026, with a planned product launch in early second quarter 2026. Key achievements include a successful initial sensor production run and engagement with contract manufacturers for Lumee patch/readers and pens, both of which have production capacities exceeding the necessary output for 2026 goals. Profusa plans to partner with distributors covering a substantial portion of the European market and emphasizes its commitment to addressing critical clinical needs with its innovative technology.
Potential Positives
- Achieved manufacturing capability to supply more than 2x the products required to meet 2026 revenue targets, indicating strong production readiness.
- Engaged a contract manufacturer for Lumee patch/readers and pens, with production already underway, enhancing supply chain efficiency.
- Confirmed strategic partnerships with distributors covering approximately 35% of European procedures, expanding market reach for the Lumee™ system.
- Anticipates substantial market potential in the European CLTI market with over 700,000 procedures in 2025, indicating a significant business opportunity.
Potential Negatives
- The reliance on future revenue projections may signal uncertainty about current sales and market adoption of the Lumee™ system among healthcare providers.
- The press release heavily emphasizes manufacturing capacity over actual market readiness or sales, indicating potential risks in the execution of their commercialization strategy.
- The presence of forward-looking statements underscores the inherent risks and uncertainties that could negatively impact the company’s future performance and projections.
FAQ
What manufacturing milestones has Profusa achieved for Lumee™?
Profusa completed its first sensor production run and is doubling its production capacity for 2026 revenue targets.
When does Profusa plan to start revenue from Lumee™ sales?
Profusa aims to begin generating revenue from Lumee™ sales in the second quarter of 2026.
What is the purpose of Lumee™ technology?
Lumee™ technology is designed for continuous tissue oxygen monitoring to meet an unmet clinical need.
Who are Profusa's distributors for Lumee™ in Europe?
Profusa partners with AngioPro and Dismeval, S.L., covering approximately 35% of European procedures.
What market size does Profusa estimate for the European CLTI in 2025?
Profusa estimates the European CLTI market to involve more than 700,000 procedures in 2025.
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Full Release
Achieved key operational milestones establishing manufacturing capabilities to supply more than 2x the products required to achieve 2026 revenue targets
BERKELEY, Calif, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Profusa, Inc. (“Profusa” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PFSA), a commercial stage digital health company pioneering a next-generation technology platform enabling the continuous monitoring of an individual’s biochemistry, announces completion of key manufacturing initiatives to support 2026 Lumee™ tissue oxygen monitoring revenue targets.
“Our team is laser-focused on achieving revenue from sales of Lumee™ tissue oxygen monitoring systems to our customers in the beginning of the second quarter of 2026. Our manufacturing and supply chain projects are on track to provide inventory to our distributors in the first quarter of 2026 to support 2026 revenue projections,” said Fred Knechtel, Profusa’s CFO.
“We are driven by the positive momentum received from our distributors and growing network of clinical and research customers and look forward to serving the unmet clinical need for tissue oxygen monitoring with our innovative Lumee technology platform,” added Ben Hwang, Ph.D., Profusa’s Chairman and CEO.
Manufacturing milestones achieved to-date include:
- Completed first sensor production run in its recently constructed CER (Controlled Environment Room) in October. Production capacity is more than 2x the sensors required to achieve 2026 revenue targets
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Engaged contract manufacturer to produce Lumee patch/readers and pens.
- Pen production began in October and capacity is more than 2x the pens required to achieve 2026 revenue targets
- Lumee patch/reader manufacturing first production run is expected in November. Production capacity is more than 2x the patch/readers required to achieve 2026 revenue targets
As previously announced, Profusa intends to partner with distributors AngioPro and Dismeval, S.L, which covers ~35% of European procedures, and confirmed initial 3 key opinion leader commercial and clinical collaborations. Profusa estimates the 2025 European CLTI (Critical Limb Threating Ischemia) market is comprised of more than 700,000 procedures.
About Profusa
Based in Berkeley, Calif., Profusa is a commercial stage digital health company led by visionary scientific founders, an experienced management team and a world-class board of directors in the development of a new generation of tissue-integrated sensors to detect and continuously transmit actionable, medical-grade data for personal and medical use. With its long-lasting, injectable and affordable biosensors and its intelligent data platform, Profusa aims to provide people with a personalized biochemical signature rooted in data that clinicians can trust and rely on.
“LUMEE”, “PROFUSA” and the PROFUSA logo are registered trademarks of Profusa Inc. in the United States, Canada, European Union, China, Japan, South Korea and Australia.
For more information, visit https://profusa.com.
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release (this “Press Release”) may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or future financial or operating performance of Profusa. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “propose,” “seek,” “should,” “strive,” “will,” or “would” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may be beyond the control of Profusa and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Profusa and its management are inherently uncertain. Profusa cautions you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known and projections of the future, which are inherently uncertain. There are risks and uncertainties described in the definitive proxy/final prospectus relating to the business combination, which has been filed with the SEC, and in other documents filed by Profusa from time to time with the SEC. These filings may identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Profusa cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this communication will prove to be accurate.
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