Allergan nabs positive pivotal results from $125M+ Oculeve buy; to submit to FDA next half

Two pivotal trials of the Oculeve Intranasal Tear Neurostimulator both met their primary and secondary efficacy endpoints. Allergan ($AGN) acquired the device last year in its purchase of startup Oculeve for $125 million plus undisclosed commercial milestone payments. It plans to submit a PMA application to the FDA during the second half of 2016. The device is a noninvasive nasal neurostimulation device that increases tear production in patients with dry eye disease. It includes a tiny device that is inserted into the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity and another inserted under the skin below the eyebrow. Rates of tear delivery can then be adjusted manually via a wireless controller. More