HONG KONG SAR -
Media OutReach Newswire
- 22 July 2026 - Gene Solutions ? a global biotechnology company
advancing accessible genomic solutions for cancer detection and
precision oncology, announced that
SPOT-MAS 10 has received
Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This designation marks an important regulatory milestone for Gene
Solutions and reflects the continued progress of SPOT-MAS as an
AI-powered, multi-omic platform for early cancer detection.
The proposed indications for use describe
SPOT-MAS 10 as a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test performed
on plasma derived from a single direct-draw venous whole blood specimen.
The test analyzes circulating cell-free DNA methylation and
fragmentomic signatures using a machine-learning-based algorithm to
detect a cancer-associated signal. It is intended for use as an
adjunctive screening test in asymptomatic adults aged 40 years and older to assist in detecting cancers within the scope of the assay. These include five common cancers ?
breast, lung, liver, colorectal and gastric cancers ? and five aggressive, less common cancers that currently lack standard screening methods ?
ovarian, pancreatic, esophageal, endometrial and head & neck cancers.
SPOT-MAS has been developed through years of rigorous scientific
research and clinical development. In March 2025, SPOT-MAS became the
first multi-cancer screening blood test in Asia to complete a large
prospective cohort validation, with the K-DETEK study evaluating more
than 9,000 asymptomatic participants and demonstrating strong
performance, including high specificity and the ability to identify
cancer-associated signals across multiple cancer types.
Since then, SPOT-MAS has been used in more than
100,000 individuals in real-world practice, with consistent
performance observed beyond controlled study settings. Real-world data
were presented at
ESMO Asia 2025 and were featured at
ASCO Breakthrough 2026 in Singapore.
The platform is built on a multi-omic approach? integrating genetics,
epigenetics, and fragmentomics ? together with AI-driven analysis,
large-scale prospective validation, growing real-world evidence and
focus on cancer types with high clinical relevance in the regions where
the test is deployed.
For the United States, Breakthrough Device Designation provides Gene
Solutions with a prioritized channel of engagement with the FDA as the
company advances its U.S. development and validation plans.
Looking ahead, Gene Solutions will continue to collaborate with
academic, clinical, laboratory, commercial and strategic partners to
support responsible adoption of SPOT-MAS in accordance with local
regulations, clinical guidelines and best practices.
Important Regulatory Notice: SPOT-MAS 10 has received U.S. FDA
Breakthrough Device Designation. Breakthrough Device Designation is not
FDA approval, clearance or marketing authorization. The device remains
subject to applicable FDA regulatory review requirements, and the
designation does not guarantee future FDA approval, clearance or
authorization.
For more information, visit https://spotmas.com.hk
Contact:
hk.cs@genesolutions.com
Source: Gene Solutions Hong Kong Limited.
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