FDA still reviewing Cytomedix appeal on foot ulcer gel

April 18 (Reuters) - Cytomedix Inc. (GTF.A) said U.S. regulators are still reviewing the company's appeal regarding marketing clearance for it's gel for healing diabetic foot ulcers called Autogel.

The biotechnology company, in a statement, said it had originally anticipated a decision by this time. It said it hopes a decision would come within the next 60 to 90 days.

In October, the regulators denied Cytomedix's claim that AutoloGel was substantially equivalent to a legally marketed device.

(Reporting by Shikhar Balwani in Bangalore)

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