SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SI-BONE, Inc. (Nasdaq:SIBN), a medical device company dedicated to solving musculoskeletal disorders of the sacropelvic anatomy, today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2019.
Recent Highlights
- Revenue of $16.2 million for the third quarter 2019, representing a 21% increase over third quarter 2018
- U.S. revenue of $14.9 million for the third quarter 2019, representing a 22% increase over third quarter 2018
- Published five-year prospective study results on 103 patients treated with iFuse Implant System, showing continued durability of clinical response and positive radiographic outcomes
- Obtained positive coverage from Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for 1.5 million members in South Dakota and Iowa and transitioned Health New England to exclusive iFuse coverage for minimally invasive SI joint fusion
- Announced the Medicare physician payment increase of 27% for minimally invasive SI joint fusion
“We continue to focus on accelerating our growth by hiring sales people, training surgeons, and launching new products like Bedrock,” said Jeffrey Dunn, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman. “In addition, we are working to influence positive reimbursement coverage by the remaining large payors in the U.S. with the publication of our five-year prospective clinical data. We are also pleased with the decision by Medicare to increase the surgeon payment from $720 to $915 effective January 1, 2020, recognizing the greater work effort and intensity involved in performing minimally invasive SI joint fusion.” 
Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results
Revenue was $16.2 million in the third quarter 2019, a 21% increase from $13.4 million in the corresponding prior year period. U.S. revenue for the third quarter 2019 was $14.9 million, an increase of 22% from the corresponding prior year period primarily driven by growth of domestic case volumes. Our international revenue was $1.3 million in the third quarter 2019.
Gross margin was 90% for the third quarter 2019, as compared to 91% in the corresponding prior year period. The change in gross margin was due to an increase in personnel in operations to support the growth of the business.
Operating expenses were $25.1 million in the third quarter 2019, as compared to $15.2 million in the corresponding prior year period, an increase of 65%. The increase in operating expense was primarily driven by increased sales hiring, surgeon training, new public company costs, stock-based compensation and litigation expenses.
Operating loss was $10.6 million in the third quarter 2019, as compared to $3.0 million in the corresponding prior year period.
Net loss was $11.3 million, or $0.46 per diluted share for the third quarter 2019, as compared to $4.8 million, or $1.29 per diluted share in the corresponding prior year period.
Cash and marketable securities were $101.5 million as of September 30, 2019.
2019 Financial Guidance
SI-BONE now expects full year 2019 revenue to be in the range of $65.5 million to $66.5 million, representing growth of 18% to 20% over full year 2018 revenue. This compares to the Company’s previously full year 2019 total revenue guidance of $65.0 million to $66.5 million.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
SI-BONE will host a conference call to discuss the third quarter 2019 financial results after market close on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 4:30 P.M. Eastern Time. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone (866) 470-1968 for domestic callers or (409) 217-8248 for international callers, using conference ID: 8881559. The webcast can be accessed at https://investor.si-bone.com.
About SI-BONE, Inc.
SI-BONE is a medical device company that pioneered minimally invasive surgery of the SI joint with the iFuse Implant System. Studies have shown that the SI joint can be a source of pain in 15% to 30% of chronic low back pain. The iFuse Implant™, commercially available since 2009, is the only SI joint fusion device supported by multiple prospective clinical studies, including two RCTs, showing improved pain, patient function and quality of life resulting from treatment. There are over 75 peer-reviewed publications demonstrating the safety, durable effectiveness, and biomechanical and economic benefits unique to the iFuse Implant (www.si-bone.com/results). This body of evidence has enabled multiple government and private insurance payors to establish coverage of the SI joint fusion procedure exclusively when performed with the iFuse Implant System.
The iFuse Implant System is intended for sacroiliac fusion for conditions including sacroiliac joint dysfunction that is a direct result of sacroiliac joint disruption and degenerative sacroiliitis. This includes conditions whose symptoms began during pregnancy or in the peripartum period and have persisted postpartum for more than 6 months. The iFuse Implant System is also intended for sacroiliac fusion to augment immobilization and stabilization of the sacroiliac joint in skeletally mature patients undergoing sacropelvic fixation as part of a lumbar or thoracolumbar fusion.
There are potential risks associated with the iFuse Implant System. It may not be appropriate for all patients and all patients may not benefit. Rx Only. For indications, risks, and safety information visit: www.si-bone.com/risks.
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