Purple Book product · Reference 351(a)
Tecartus
Brexucabtagene Autoleucel
Jul 24, 2020
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.
Jul 24, 2020
6 yr 1 mo ago
Today
Orphan exclusivity ends
7-year orphan-drug exclusivity window.
Oct 01, 2028
in 2 yr 3 mo
Pharmaceutical detail
Strength
2×10^6 CAR-positive viable T cells per kg body weight
Dosage form
For Injection
Route
Intravenous
Presentation
Bag
Center
CBER
License number
2064
Product number
001
Submission type
Original
Supplement number
0
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
- monthly-downloadMonthly download · Jul 02, 2026
Change history
- v3Jul 02, 2026
- v2Jul 02, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Does Tecartus have approved biosimilars?
No 351(k) biosimilars or interchangeable biosimilars referencing Tecartus are listed in the FDA Purple Book yet.
What is Tecartus's BLA number?
Tecartus is licensed under BLA 125703, held by Kite Pharma, Inc..
When was Tecartus approved by the FDA?
Tecartus was approved by the FDA on Jul 24, 2020.
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- 510(k) Predicate DatabaseSearch FDA 510(k) clearances and map predicate-device lineage.
- FDA 483 & Inspection DatabaseFDA Form 483 observations and inspection records by firm, date, and citation.

