Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 1A. Risk Factors
In addition to the information set forth in this report, you should consider the risks and uncertainties discussed in “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, or future results. The risk factors below supplement and update the risk factors and information discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Adverse global economic conditions could have a negative effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition and liquidity.
Sustained uncertainty about, or worsening of, current global economic conditions and further tariffs and escalations of tensions between the United States and its trading partners could result in a global economic slowdown and long-term changes to global trade. Such events may also cause customers to reduce, delay or forego spending on our products, which could negatively affect demand for our products and our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, these conditions could increase the cost for our goods imported in markets outside the United States, further pressuring sales growth and margins and adversely impacting our operating performance. However, we believe our U.S. domestic business is unlikely to be materially affected by tariffs as we manufacture our products in the United States.
Even after our products have received marketing approval or clearance, our products and the tissue we process may be subject to recall. Licenses, registrations, approvals, and clearances could be withdrawn or suspended due to failure to comply with regulatory standards or the occurrence of unforeseen problems following initial approval.
Our products, services, marketing, sales, development activities, and manufacturing processes are subject to extensive and rigorous regulation by the FDA, by comparable agencies in foreign countries, and by other regulatory agencies and governing bodies. If those regulatory bodies feel that we have failed to comply with regulatory standards, there can be no assurance that any approval, licensure, or registration will not be subsequently withdrawn, suspended or conditioned upon extensive post-market study requirements, even after having received marketing approval or clearance or licenses and registrations. Further, due to the interconnectedness of the various regulatory agencies, particularly within the EU, there is also no assurance that withdrawal or suspension of any of our approvals, licenses, or registrations by any single regulatory agency will not precipitate one or more additional regulatory agencies from also withdrawing or suspending their approval, license, or registration.
In the event that any of our products prove to be defective, we can voluntarily recall, or the FDA or foreign equivalent could require us to recall, any of our products. In the EU and UK, adverse event reporting requirements mandate that we report incidents which led or could have led to death or serious deterioration in health. Recalls, whether voluntary or required, could result in significant costs to us and significant adverse publicity. In severe instances, the FDA may also issue a warning letter, destruction of defective product, and/or order the suspension or cessation of manufacturing of defective product. Additionally, if someone is harmed by a malfunction or a product defect, we may experience product liability claims for such defects. Any corrective action, whether voluntary or involuntary, as well as defending ourselves in a lawsuit, will require the dedication of our time and capital and may harm our financial results. Future recalls or claims could also result in significant costs to us and significant adverse publicity, which could harm our ability to market our products in the future. For example, in April 2025, we voluntarily notified our regulatory bodies of an inadequate seal on the packaging of our TufTex Over-the-Wire, Pruitt Occlusion, and Pruitt Irrigation catheters, which may result in a compromised sterile barrier. Notice was provided to each of our customers of the inadequate seal and customers may request a product replacement for any existing inventory currently on hand. The financial impact of the voluntary notification is not expected to be material to our business.
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