Purple Book product · Reference 351(a)
Kanuma
sebelipase alfa
Dec 08, 2015
Approved
Reference 351(a)
License type
Rx
Marketing
None
Listed patents
Sourced from the FDA Purple Book · verified Jul 02, 2026
Key dates
Approval
Approval date of this BLA submission.
Dec 08, 2015
10 yr 9 mo ago
Orphan exclusivity ends
7-year orphan-drug exclusivity window.
Dec 08, 2022
3 yr 8 mo ago
Today
Pharmaceutical detail
Strength
20MG/10ML (2MG/ML)
Dosage form
Injection
Route
Intravenous
Presentation
Single-Dose Vial
Center
CDER
License number
1743
Product number
001
Submission type
Original
Supplement number
Not listed
Change type
Not listed
Reference product family
View full familyThis is the reference (originator) product. No biosimilars or interchangeables reference it in the Purple Book yet.
Patent list
No patent-list records were published for this product. The Purple Book patent list reflects the statutory patent exchange under the BPCIA and is not exhaustive.
Source provenance
- advanced-searchAdvanced Search · Jul 02, 2026
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Change history
- v4Jul 02, 2026
- v3Jul 02, 2026
- v2Jul 02, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Does Kanuma have approved biosimilars?
No 351(k) biosimilars or interchangeable biosimilars referencing Kanuma are listed in the FDA Purple Book yet.
What is Kanuma's BLA number?
Kanuma is licensed under BLA 125561, held by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc..
When was Kanuma approved by the FDA?
Kanuma was approved by the FDA on Dec 08, 2015.
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