EXHIBIT 10 (R)
GLOBAL
MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
and
NOVARTIS PHARMA AG.
THIS AGREEMENT is made as of this 11(th) day of August, 1997 by and between
Novartis Pharma AG., a corporation organized under the laws of Switzerland, of
Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00, Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx (hereinafter "Novartis") and Organogenesis
Inc., a company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, of 000 Xxx
Xxxx, Xxxxxx, XX 00000, XXX (hereinafter "Organogenesis"). This Manufacturing
and Supply Agreement (MSA), which relates solely to the manufacture and supply,
for sales of Apligraf living skin equivalent in the configurations as defined in
the LSA and Annex A (the Territory Annex) of this MSA and meeting applicable
national regulatory requirements for manufacturing and control and as indicated
in the Quality Assurance Agreement ("Q.A. Agreement) attached to this Agreement
as Annex B, is entered into pursuant to the License and Supply Agreement dated
as of January 17, 1996 ("LSA") between Organogenesis and Novartis.
The scope of this MSA pertains only to non-cryopreserved Apligraf.
This agreement is intended to be global in its scope, however, it is understood
that regulatory, manufacturing and commercialization requirements may vary by
geographic region. In such instances, both parties intend to negotiate in good
faith to address such variations.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Novartis and Organogenesis have entered into the LSA relating to the
manufacture, use and sale of Apligraf skin and tissue equivalent as described
therein and hereinafter referred to as "Product"; and
WHEREAS, Novartis desires to contract with Organogenesis for the manufacture and
supply of finished Product which Novartis intends to sell in the Territory as
defined in the LSA; and
WHEREAS, Organogenesis possesses the requisite expertise, personnel and
facilities for the manufacture and supply of finished Product and is willing to
manufacture and supply such Product to Novartis;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual covenants
and conditions herein contained, Novartis and Organogenesis agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. LSA PROVISIONS
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Except to the extent that they are specifically modified by this Manufacturing
and Supply Agreement, all provisions of the LSA remain in full force and effect.
ARTICLE 2. DEFINITIONS
The following terms have meanings indicated or referred to below. Other
capitalized terms used herein and not defined herein have the meanings ascribed
thereto in the LSA.
2.1 "Force Majeure" means any strike, fire, earthquake, flood, governmental
acts or orders or restrictions, failure of suppliers, or any other reason
beyond the reasonable control and not caused by the negligence, intentional
conduct or misconduct of the non-performing party.
2.2 "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, company or other
entity.
2.3 "Affiliate", as defined in the LSA, means any corporation or other entity
which controls, is controlled by, or is in common control with a party to
this Agreement. A corporation or other entity shall be regarded as in
control of another corporation or entity if it owns or directly or
indirectly controls more than (40%) of the voting stock or other ownership
interest of the other corporation or entity, or if it possesses, directly
or indirectly, the power to direct or cause the direction of the management
and policies of the corporation or other entity.
2.4 "Product" means Apligraf (previously known as Graftskin in the LSA) living
skin equivalent in the configurations as specified in the LSA and Annex A
of this MSA and any other schedules attached to this agreement. The scope
of this Manufacturing and Supply Agreement pertains only to non-
cryopreserved Apligraf. ***
2.5 "Negligence" means the omission to do something which a reasonable person,
guided by those ordinary considerations which ordinarily regulate human
affairs, would do or the doing of something which a reasonable and prudent
person would not do.
2.6 "Maturation Period" means the period up to *** from the first commercial
sale of the Product in the first Primary Country.
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2.7 ANNEX A is defined as the country-specific product classification and will
be updated regularly by Novartis after each new approval.
2.8 ANNEX B is the Quality Assurance Agreement and specifications.
2.9 ANNEX C is the financial section for the Product.
ARTICLE 3. SUPPLY OF PRODUCT
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3.1 Supply of Product Subject to the provisions of the LSA, Novartis agrees to
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purchase exclusively from Organogenesis, and Organogenesis agrees to
manufacture for, and sell exclusively to Novartis and/or its Affiliates
and/or Sublicensees during the term of the LSA Novartis' total requirements
for Product on the terms and conditions set forth herein. Novartis for
its' Affiliates and Sublicensees shall source requirements of Product from
Organogenesis in accordance with and pursuant to the LSA and this
agreement.
3.2 Origin of Product Product shall be manufactured by Organogenesis for
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purchase and resale by Novartis, its Affiliates and/or Sublicensees under
this Manufacturing and Supply Agreement. Organogenesis may subcontract any
part of the manufacturing process for Product to third parties provided the
Product and the facilities continue to meet the requirements as defined in
this manufacturing and supply agreement and provided that it has received
prior written approval from Novartis, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld. Organogenesis agrees not to use subcontractors who
have not met the material regulatory requirements of all countries where
the Product is being sold and distributed. Organogenesis will be obligated
to inform Novartis of any such changes and Novartis will be obligated to
seek regulatory approval for such changes in those nations in which it owns
the registration and such approval is required. Prior to subcontracting
any part of the manufacturing process for Product to Third Parties,
Organogenesis shall offer to subcontract such work to Novartis via
competitive bid. Organogenesis may, in its sole and exclusive discretion,
accept or reject Novartis' offer.
3.3 Manufacturing Facilities and Manufacturing Process
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3.3.1. Regulatory Approval Organogenesis represents that its
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manufacturing and packaging facilities and process conform, and
will in the future conform, to current Good Manufacturing
Practices promulgated by the regulatory agencies that govern the
markets in which Product is manufactured, sold or distributed.
Novartis shall be promptly notified of any change in
Organogenesis facilities, manufacturing or testing procedures.
3.3.2 Documentation Organogenesis and Novartis shall provide to each
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other all documents and updates with regard to the supply of the
Product which are required by any regulatory agencies, and the
parties shall submit to all inquiries and inspections by such
regulatory agencies. The parties shall promptly notify each other
of all regulatory agency inspections concerning the Product and
in no case shall the written notification be more than two (2)
days after the inspection has been announced.
3.3.3 Facility use Organogenesis agrees that it shall not at any time
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manufacture other products in the manufacturing facility to be
used for the manufacture of Product if such manufacture would
jeopardize any regulatory acceptance of such facility for the
manufacture of Product and /or cause any delay in the timely
manufacture and delivery of ordered product.
3.3.4 Facility and equipment investment ***
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3.3.5 Cell Banks Organogenesis shall be responsible for the creation,
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maintenance, validation and security of the Master Cell Banks
(MCB) and the Working Cell Banks (WCB). Organogenesis shall be
responsible for the maintenance, and security of a separate off
site storage location as back-up for the MCB and WCB,
Organogenesis shall be responsible for the preparation of all
necessary documentation for the MCB and WCB, i.e., Standard
Operating Procedures, installation records and various checks and
balances therein.
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3.4 Production Plans and Purchase Orders
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3.4.1 Production Plans Immediately upon the execution of this
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agreement, Novartis shall provide to Organogenesis written
production plans of its expected unit requirements for the
Product by geographic region, in order to permit Organogenesis to
project its facilities, equipment and material requirements. Such
production plans shall be provided in three (3) time specific
formats as follows: (a) Long Range Production Plan - Novartis
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shall provide, each year beginning immediately upon the execution
of this agreement and thereafter annually on the first day July
of each subsequent calendar year, to Organogenesis a five (5)
year rolling production plan of its expected requirements for the
Product. The first two years of the Long Range Production Plan
shall be provided in monthly increments, the remaining three (3)
years shall be provided in annual increments. (b) Intermediate
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Range Production Plan - Novartis shall provide each month, on the
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last business day of the month or earlier, to Organogenesis a
twenty-four (24) month rolling production plan of its expected
requirements for the Product. *** The Intermediate Production
Plan shall be provided in monthly increments. (c) Short Range
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Production Plan - Novartis shall provide each month, on the last
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business day of the month in which the production plan is
provided, to Organogenesis a weekly production plan for the ***
of the most recent Intermediate Range Production Plan its
expected requirements for the Product. The Short Range Production
Plan shall be *** as referenced in section 3.4.2
3.4.2 Purchase Orders Novartis shall provide Organogenesis with firm
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written "Purchase Orders" for Product for delivery in a defined
period not earlier than *** following receipt by Organogenesis of
such Purchase Orders. Purchase Orders shall be provided weekly
and be issued by Novartis to Organogenesis on the last business
day of the week. Novartis/Organogenesis will apply a *** to
increase flexibility and ability to match supply with demand. A
lot size will not be less than *** and not greater than ***.
Notwithstanding the Short Range Production Plan (Article 3.4.1)
and Purchase Orders, Novartis shall be permitted to revise
purchase order quantities at any time prior *** in the
manufacturing cycle ***. *** Because of the discrete nature of
the ***, Novartis may
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apply an upward adjustment to the original Purchase Order to the
maximum potential number of product units which can be
manufactured from the *** available. *** Upon notification in
writing of a change, Organogenesis shall make its best effort to
comply with the revisions to the Purchase Orders.
With respect to the then current Intermediate Range and Short
Range Production Plans, a Novartis Purchase Order which is
greater than the amount most recently planned for any month is
subject to acceptance by Organogenesis. At no time shall Novartis
place Purchase Orders for Product in quantities that exceed the
maximum manufacturing capacity of Organogenesis at that time, as
defined by the applicable Intermediate and Long Range Production
Plans that are mutually agreed upon and documented by the JOC
unless manufacturing capacity in excess of the applicable
Intermediate and Long Range Production Plans exists and such
orders are acceptable to Organogenesis. Organogenesis shall be
obligated to use its best efforts to meet shipment dates
requested by Novartis.
3.4.3 Labeling Novartis will supply approved printed packaging
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components to Organogenesis for the bag label, package insert,
and pH card respectively. Mechanical artwork will be provided to
Organogenesis for the shipper. Specifications for such labeling
will be as defined in the Quality Assurance Agreement (Annex B).
*** for each packaging component supplied by *** accordance with
the pricing schedule as referenced in Annex C. This pricing
schedule will be reviewed annually and negotiated in good faith
between the Parties. Organogenesis will retain the right to
assume procurement of the bag label, package insert, and pH card.
Novartis shall have the right to transfer the responsibility for
procurement of the bag label, package insert, and pH card to
Organogenesis.
If Novartis wishes to institute changes in labeling art work,
both parties will develop a mutually acceptable implementation
schedule. *** labeling and packaging components in accordance
with Novartis art work. Organogenesis shall not alter, change or
in any way modify Novartis supplied art work for any reason,
without written authorization from Novartis. *** beyond those
associated with labeling as required by regulatory agencies
governing the markets in which the Product is manufactured,
distributed or sold, *** .
3.4.4 Materials Responsibility and Obsolescence Organogenesis shall
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purchase all materials necessary for the manufacturing and
packaging of the Product. Such materials shall meet the
Specifications set forth in Annex B (the QA Agreement) attached
hereto and made a part hereof, which may be amended from time to
time by mutual agreement of the parties. In the case of
termination of this Agreement not caused by Organogenesis, ***
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***such materials that have been purchased by Organogenesis
against the *** as outlined in the latest Intermediate Range
Forecast given to Organogenesis by Novartis with the exception of
*** for which *** of such material required to produce the *** as
outlined in the latest Intermediate Range Forecast. As a means to
continuous improvement, the purchase plan may be amended from
year to year by mutual agreement of the parties to achieve
optimal levels of service and inventory.
3.4.5 Waste Materials Organogenesis agrees that it will: (a) own all
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waste materials generated by Organogenesis in connection with
receipt, manufacture, packaging, storage, and supply of Product,
including such waste of Product generated as a result of
Organogenesis' negligence; (b) be responsible for the removal,
packaging, storage, receipt, transportation, handling, and
disposal of any such waste in accordance with all national,
state, county and local laws and regulations; (c) be responsible
for the reconciliation and accountability of all waste of
Product, labeling and components. Excluded from this section
3.4.5 are recyclable shipping materials as dictated by national,
state, county or local governments. If necessary Novartis bears
the responsibility and cost of reclaiming shipping containers
from the end user.
3.5 Quality
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3.5.1 Q.A. Agreement The Quality Assurance Agreement (Annex B),
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attached hereto sets forth Organogenesis' responsibility for the
specifications, testing, and release of Product and is made a
part hereof.
3.5.2 Specifications The Product shall meet the specifications
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requirements as defined in Annex B, as amended from time to time
by mutual agreement and/or authority demand. Product shall be
manufactured according to the requirements of current Good
Manufacturing Practices ("cGMP") promulgated by the regulatory
agencies that govern the markets in which Product is
manufactured, sold or distributed. Product shall be manufactured
in a facility registered with, and approved by, all appropriate
government agencies that regulate the markets in which the
Product is manufactured, sold or distributed
3.5.3 Product Warranties Novartis agrees that it will deal directly
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with its customers concerning warranty matters relating to
Product, and Organogenesis will not be required to participate in
such dealings. However, Organogenesis shall, in good faith,
whenever possible, render assistance as requested by Novartis
with regard to such dealings.
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are omitted and filed separately with the Commission.
3.5.4 Nonconforming Goods In the event that any Product manufactured
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and delivered by Organogenesis hereunder fails to conform with the
requirements of Annex B, as amended from time to time by mutual
agreement, Novartis shall notify Organogenesis within *** days of
receipt of Product of such nonconformity. Provided that such Product
shall not have been improperly stored or handled after delivery by
Organogenesis to Novartis and/or its affiliates and/or its designated
carrier and upon confirmation of non-conformance, Organogenesis shall,
if requested by Novartis and as scheduled by Novartis, promptly
replace the defective Product free of all cost to Novartis, including
freight, transportation, handling, returns and disposal in accordance
with all regulations and laws. If Novartis does not require
replacement Product, for any reason, Organogenesis shall take full
responsibility in terms of cost for any such Nonconforming Product.
Such remedies shall be the sole remedies of Novartis with respect to
nonconforming goods. In cases of recalls in which both Organogenesis
and Novartis agree are due to supply by Organogenesis of non-
conforming goods, Organogenesis agrees to reimburse Novartis of for
documentable direct-out-of-pocket costs to recall the Product (the
"recall costs"). In cases of recalls in which there is no agreement
between the Parties or Novartis decides unilaterally to recall any
Product, both Parties will negotiate in good faith the allocation of
such recall costs. In no event shall Organogenesis be liable for
indirect, consequential or money damages with respect thereto, whether
in contract, tort or otherwise. The provisions of this Article 3.5.4
do not modify in any way the indemnification provisions applicable to
product liability claims found in Article 14.1 of the LSA.
ARTICLE 4. PRICE AND PAYMENT
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4.1 Product Price and Price Adjustments The base price to be paid to
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Organogenesis by Novartis for Product purchased thereunder shall be in
accordance with the LSA, Article 12.4 and Article 12.5.
4.2 Financial Arrangements The conditions and responsibilities for specific
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cost arrangements (i.e. additional *** testing) are detailed in Annex C of
this MSA. The specifics foreseen in Annex C will be excluded from the
annual price adjustment as defined in Article 12.4 of the LSA and will be
updated when necessary after discussion between the parties.
4.3 Payment Novartis will be invoiced in U.S. Dollars and pay in U.S. Dollars.
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Novartis, shall render payment within thirty (30) days after receipt of
invoice which shall not be issued by Organogenesis earlier than the date of
shipment provided, however, there are no outstanding disputes or issues of
nonconformity related to such invoice or Product shipped thereunder. Any
amounts not paid to Organogenesis when due under this
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Agreement shall accrue interest from the due date at *** equal to *** as
published ***.
ARTICLE 5. DISTRIBUTION
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All Product will be supplied F.O.B. Organogenesis' facilities. For the
avoidance of doubt, this Article 5 pertains only to non-cryopreserved Apligraf.
All Product shall be shipped in compliance with instructions from Novartis and
shall be accompanied by appropriate documentation. Novartis will assume cost for
shipping product from Organogenesis' manufacturing facility and shall take
title to Product upon delivery by Organogenesis to Novartis' carrier.
Organogenesis shall deliver Product meeting finished Product specifications
properly packed in the proper specified containers, prepared for shipment in
accordance with Novartis' directions, accompanied by appropriate documentation,
and properly labeled to the loading dock. Novartis shall select the carriers
and be responsible for invoicing the customer. Novartis will provide
Organogenesis with a list of at least *** approved carriers *** that can be
utilized by Organogenesis in the event *** delayed or unable to ship the
Product.
ARTICLE 6. JOINT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
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6.1 Joint Operations Committee Novartis and Organogenesis hereby establish a
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Joint Operations Committee ("JOC") to oversee global manufacturing
activities. The JOC shall be primarily responsible for decisions regarding
the manufacturing, packaging, quality, physical handling, distribution and
return of Product and for coordinating the efforts of the parties to ensure
that supply of Product to Novartis thereunder remains adequate and
uninterrupted. The JOC will analyze the Long Range Production Plans and
make appropriate proposals for initiating investment plans in a timely
manner. The JOC shall also have such additional responsibilities as are
designated in this Agreement.
6.2 Membership The JOC shall be comprised of *** representatives from each of
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Novartis and Organogenesis. Each party may replace its JOC representatives
at any time, after discussion with the other party, with subsequent written
notice to the other party. Organogenesis and Novartis shall each appoint
one of their JOC representatives to be responsible for coordinating
communications between Organogenesis and Novartis (the "Primary Contact
Person"). The JOC shall be co-chaired by the Primary Contact Persons of
both parties.
6.3 Decision Making Decisions of the JOC shall be made by vote through the
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Primary Contact Persons. The Primary Contact Persons shall be responsible
for collecting the votes from their respective members and voting same. In
the event the parties are unable to agree on any issue, the dispute will be
referred to Organogenesis' ***
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(or designee of similar rank) and Novartis' *** (or designee of similar
rank) who shall promptly meet in person or by means of telephone or video
conference and endeavor to resolve the dispute in a timely manner. In the
event such individuals are unable to resolve the dispute, it shall be
settled by binding arbitration pursuant to Article 18.11 of the LSA, or as
otherwise agreed.
6.4 JOC Meetings The JOC shall meet at least *** at regular intervals, or more
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often as agreed by the parties, in person at such locations as the parties
agree, or by means of telephone or video conference. With the consent of
the parties, other representatives of Organogenesis or Novartis or its
Affiliates or Sublicensees may attend JOC meetings as nonvoting observers.
The party hosting a particular JOC meeting shall promptly prepare and
deliver to the members of the JOC, within ten (10) business days after the
date of each meeting, minutes of such meeting setting forth, among other
things, all decisions of the JOC. In case of telephone and video
conferences, this responsibility will alternate between parties.
ARTICLE 7 FAILURE BY ORGANOGENESIS TO SUPPLY
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The terms and conditions of this article will be defined in Annex D which is to
be negotiated in good faith by the Parties and which will be an integral part of
this Manufacturing and Supply Agreement.
ARTICLE 8. CERTAIN COVENANTS
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8.1 NOVARTIS COVENANTS Novartis agrees that it will:
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a) Report at least *** business days of the ***, and shall report
reasonably promptly after a reasonable request by Organogenesis,
information regarding Product sales, returns and warranty problems.
b) Sell, advertise and promote Product only in compliance with applicable
law and the applicable product specifications. Novartis shall
communicate to Organogenesis information Novartis learns about the
effect of, the introduction of or any amendment or change of
interpretation of any law, statute, regulation, order or ordinance
applicable in any jurisdiction in which Novartis sells or markets
Product which may relate to the manufacturing, labeling or packaging
of Product.
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8.2 ORGANOGENESIS COVENANTS Organogenesis agrees that it will:
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Comply with the terms of any approval from the FDA or other applicable
national regulatory agency which are required in order to manufacture and
sell to Novartis Product. Organogenesis shall communicate to Novartis
information Organogenesis learns about the effect of, the introduction of
or any amendment or change of interpretation of any law, statute,
regulation, order bearing on any regulatory Approval for Product where it
has registration responsibility and Novartis shall advise Organogenesis of
such changes in all areas where it has registration responsibilities.
ARTICLE 9. TERM AND TERMINATION
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9.1 Agreement Term The term of this Manufacturing and Supply Agreement shall
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commence on the date hereof and shall remain in effect throughout the term
of the LSA as specified in Article 16.1 thereof.
9.2 Extension of Term No later than six (6) months prior to the expiration of
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the LSA, Novartis shall notify Organogenesis whether it wishes to extend
this Manufacturing and Supply Agreement for Novartis' requirements for
Product for a further period, in which case a new Manufacturing and Supply
Agreement will be negotiated in good faith and entered into by both parties
hereto. If no such further Manufacturing and Supply Agreement is entered
into between parties, Novartis shall then have the right to manufacture
Product itself or have Product manufactured by a third party of its choice.
9.3 Termination This Manufacturing and Supply Agreement may only be terminated
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in accordance with and pursuant to Article 16 of the LSA.
ARTICLE 10. SCHEDULE ANNEXES
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All schedules Annexes to this Agreement will constitute an integral part of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE 11. PERFORMANCE BY AFFILIATES
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Any Party hereto may satisfy any of its obligations thereunder through any of
its Affiliates.
ARTICLE 12. ASSIGNMENT
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Neither party hereto may assign, cede, or transfer any of its rights or
obligations under this Agreement without the consent of the other party;
provided, however, without such consent, either party may assign this Agreement
in connection with the transfer or sale of all or substantially all of its
assets or business or its merger or consolidation with another company.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Novartis may assign this Agreement in whole or in
part to its parent or corporate affiliate without the consent of Organogenesis.
ARTICLE 13. WAIVER
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The waiver by either Party hereto of any right thereunder or the failure to
perform of a breach by the
other Party shall not be deemed a waiver of any other right thereunder or of any
other breach or failure by said other Party whether of a similar nature or
otherwise.
ARTICLE 14. AGREEMENT INTERPRETATION
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This Manufacturing and Supply Agreement is subject to all of the terms and
conditions set forth in the LSA that are not inconsistent with the terms hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of
the date and year first above mentioned.
ORGANOGENESIS INC. NOVARTIS PHARMA AG.
Name: Name:
/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx /s/Pierre Douaze /s/ Xxxx-Xxxx Eha
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Title: Title:
Chairman & CEO Chairman Legal Counsel
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Date: Date:
19 Sept., 1997 Nov. 14,1997 October 20, 1997
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APLIGRAF MSA / ANNEX A DATE OF CURRENT REVISION SEPTEMBER 19, 1997
Country Specific Classification of the Product
Country National Health Approved File Process Comments
Authority Specification
Classification
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Canada Device, Fresh NOC 4/97 *** ***
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NOVARTIS PHARMA AG
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AND
ORGANOGENESIS, INC.
ANNEX B to the MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY AGREEMENT
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QUALITY ASSURANCE AGREEMENT
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This Quality Assurance (QA) Agreement is between Novartis Pharma AG (NOVARTIS)
and Organogenesis, Inc. (ORGANOGENESIS).
1. Objective of the Agreement
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This Agreement covers the manufacture and control procedures for the
product Apligraf/(R)/, made for NOVARTIS by ORGANOGENESIS. Its purpose is
to define the QA requirements between both parties and to provide a
mechanism for mutual changes agreed to by both parties' QA organizations.
2. Specifications for the Product
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ORGANOGENESIS warrants that each lot of the Product manufactured by
ORGANOGENESIS shall meet all applicable quality specifications, including,
but not limited to, in-process production and environmental control
specifications and critical equipment operating parameters, which have been
established to assure the Product is suitable for its intended use during
the product life time. In addition, all regulatory specifications defined
in the applicable registration documents must be met. The control
procedures (analytical methods) referenced in the attached quality
specifications are an integral part of the determination of whether a lot
of Product meets the standards and specifications. The control procedures
are binding. (See Attachment 1)
3. Starting Materials
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3.1 Definition
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3.1.1 All starting materials shall be obtained from suppliers listed in
attachment 1.
3.1.2 NOVARTIS is responsible for providing all print and label
graphics to ORGANOGENESIS. NOVARTIS is responsible for
coordination of labeling. Final approval of United States
labeling is the joint responsibility of ORGANOGENESIS and
NOVARTIS. Final approval of all other labeling is the
responsibility of NOVARTIS.
3.2 Procurement/Delivery
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Requirements for vendor qualification for Apligraf/R/ are defined
in ***.
3.3 Testing and Release
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3.3.1 Starting materials shall be sampled and tested by ORGANOGENESIS
according to approved Quality Control Procedures (QCP's).
3.3.2 ORGANOGENESIS is responsible for all testing, which shall be
carried out according to control procedures set forth in the
applicable quality specifications and registration documents (See
Attachment 1). If the results are satisfactory, the starting
materials may be released for processing.
3.3.3 NOVARTIS is responsible for all labeling text, labeling changes
and approvals which shall be carried out according to control
procedures set forth in the applicable quality specifications and
registration documents (See Attachment 1).
3.3.4 ORGANOGENESIS and NOVARTIS are jointly responsible for labeling
text accuracy of labeling components for US product. NOVARTIS is
responsible for labeling text accuracy for all non-US product.
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3.4 Retained Samples and Records
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ORGANOGENESIS' and NOVARTIS' record and retention procedures shall be
in compliance with current FDA and other applicable regulatory
agencies requirements.
3.5 Storage
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ORGANOGENESIS shall store each starting material under conditions such
that when it is used it complies in all quality characteristics with
the specifications.
NOVARTIS shall assure all labeling is stored and shipped under
conditions such that when it is received by ORGANOGENESIS it complies in
all quality characteristics with the specifications.
4. Manufacturing
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ORGANOGENESIS is responsible for manufacture and packaging, which shall be
carried out in accordance with the *** approved by ORGANOGENESIS in
accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices, as promulgated by the
U.S. FDA, and other applicable regulatory agencies requirements.
5. Product Testing
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5.1 In-process testing shall be performed by ORGANOGENESIS as defined in
the applicable quality specifications and registration documents.
5.2 Each lot of a Product shall be tested by ORGANOGENESIS for conformance
with the requirements of the applicable specifications prior to
shipment. ORGANOGENESIS shall provide a Certificate of Conformance for
each lot of each Product delivered to NOVARTIS.
5.3 All testing shall be carried out by ORGANOGENESIS according to the
control procedures in the applicable quality specifications and
registration documents (See Attachment 1).
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5.4 ORGANOGENESIS shall investigate and document all laboratory testing
failures, specification failures resulting in batch rejections, in-
process production and environmental control specification failures,
and critical equipment operating parameter failures. These failures
must be fully investigated in a timely manner, to determine the
possible root cause, and necessary follow-up actions must be
conducted.
6. Batch Manufacturing Record/Device History Record
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6.1 ORGANOGENESIS shall complete a batch manufacturing record/device
history record for each lot of Product manufactured, retain it in
accordance with paragraph 3.4, and upon request shall provide a copy
of the record to NOVARTIS.
6.2 ORGANOGENESIS shall document, on the batch manufacturing record/device
history record, any investigation of deviations and any action taken
to assure that the Product meets applicable specifications.
6.3 Ancillary Lot Record Documentation
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ORGANOGENESIS shall retain records for each component used in the
manufacture of a lot of Product as well as supporting documentation
for the validation and operation of equipment, process validation, and
all test results and investigations impacting on the manufacturing and
testing operations, as per paragraph 3.4.
6.4 Retained Samples of the Product
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Storage of retained samples of each lot of Product required by
regulatory authorities is ORGANOGENESIS' responsibility.
7. Support of Expiration Date
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ORGANOGENESIS shall maintain documentation in accordance with its current
SOPs supporting current expiration dating.
8. Storage and Packaging
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ORGANOGENESIS shall store, package, and label Product as described in the
Master Batch Records/Master Device Records.
9. Change Control
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ORGANOGENESIS will inform NOVARTIS prospectively of any planned changes to
suppliers, starting material specifications and control procedures,
packaging and labeling specifications and control procedures, master batch
record/master device record, in-process specifications and control
procedures, product specifications and control procedures, and expiration
dating. ORGANOGENESIS will document the proposed changes on a change order
form according to *** and forward a copy of this form to NOVARTIS for
review. NOVARTIS will determine the regulatory requirements for
implementation in the countries where NOVARTIS holds registration authority
and will respond in writing to ORGANOGENESIS in a timely manner.
10. Product Acceptance
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Acceptance of each lot of a product for sale shall be the responsibility of
ORGANOGENESIS' Quality Assurance department, except for those countries
with a regulatory requirement for release in their country by a "Qualified
Person". For countries requiring the additional release by a "Qualified
Person", the procedure in Attachment 2 will apply.
11. Basis for Product Rejection
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11.1 Release Standards and Regulatory Specifications: If or when a lot of
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Product or starting material fails to meet the specifications, and/or
it does not comply with the requirements outlined in the applicable
regulatory documents, ORGANOGENESIS may dispose of the product. If
ORGANOGENESIS believes the product is acceptable, both parties, after
review of the ORGANOGENESIS investigation, will immediately discuss
the disposition of the batch. NOVARTIS will make the ultimate
release/rejection decision. Documentation for that decision will be
provided in writing within *** of the decision by NOVARTIS.
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***Confidential treatment requested as to certain portions, which portions are
omitted and filed separately with the Commission.
11.2 Manufacturing Procedures: A lot of Product shall be rejected by
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ORGANOGENESIS if it was not manufactured in compliance with applicable
cGMP's, not manufactured according to approved procedures and/or was not
manufactured utilizing approved plant and equipment.
12. ***
13. Information/Complaints
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A joint complaint handling system shall be used by both parties to manage
all product complaints. NOVARTIS is responsible for all direct
user/customer contact. If a contact concerns a product complaint or a
potential complaint, NOVARTIS shall obtain all information necessary to
determine if the event is reportable. ORGANOGENESIS will be notified
immediately of potentially reportable events. ORGANOGENESIS is responsible
for complaint investigation and corrective action. A complete official
complaint file must be maintained at the Apligraf(R) manufacturing site.
Complaint management procedures will comply with all applicable
regulations.
ORGANOGENESIS also shall inform NOVARTIS of any serious violations
uncovered as a result of an inspection of its facilities and procedures. In
addition, each party shall inform the other immediately about inspections
by authorities regarding the Product. NOVARTIS will inform ORGANOGENESIS of
significant off label uses of the product or substantial problems in the
distribution of the product which may effect product quality or have
regulatory implications.
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***Confidential treatment requested as to certain portions, which portions are
omitted and filed separately with the Commission.
14. Inspections
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With reasonable frequency, after suitable advance notice and during normal
business hours, NOVARTIS may inspect, on a confidential basis,
ORGANOGENESIS facilities, batch records, validation records and testing
records to assure that the manufacturing and control processes were carried
out in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices and other
applicable regulatory requirements. ORGANOGENESIS agrees to seek permission
to allow NOVARTIS to co-inspect with ORGANOGENESIS any facility contracted
by ORGANOGENESIS for manufacture or testing of product. Similarly, with
reasonable frequency, after suitable advance notice and during normal
business hours, ORGANOGENESIS may inspect, on a confidential basis,
NOVARTIS' customer complaint handling, label control, and distribution
records, procedures and facilities.
15. ***
16. Authorization to Ship Product
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At the time an order is placed to ship product outside the United States
for any purpose, NOVARTIS warrants that all regulatory requirements
associated with the import of the product into that country have been met.
17. Regulatory Submissions to Health Authorities
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ORGANOGENESIS and NOVARTIS hereby agree to notify the other party of any
original submissions, amendments or supplements to applicable regulatory
documents filed with regulatory authorities which, if approved, would
require any changes in manufacturing or testing procedures for the product.
Both parties must approve regulatory documents prior to submission to any
regulatory authority.
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***Confidential treatment requested as to certain portions, which portions are
omitted and filed separately with the Commission.
18. Persons to Whom Communications Should he Addressed
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Persons who should be contacted in matters of Quality Assurance are listed
in Attachment 3.
19. Changes to the QA Agreement
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Any changes in this Agreement must be specified in writing and accepted by
both parties.
20. Report of Adverse Events
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ORGANOGENESIS will be responsible for reporting events which are reportable
under the Medical Device Reporting (MDR) regulations or other applicable
regulations. NOVARTIS will cooperate with ORGANOGENESIS to assure timely
transfer of information concerning events which may be reportable.
21. Defined Terms
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Capitalized terms used but not defined within should have the meaning
assigned to them in the License and Supply Agreement among NOVARTIS and
ORGANOGENESIS, as of the date of this agreement.
NOVARTIS PHARMA AG ORGANOGENESIS, INC.
By: R.S. Heir By: Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx
Head, Corporate Quality Assurance Vice President, Regulatory Affairs,
Quality Assurance and Control
Signature: /s/ R. S. Heir Signature: /s/ X.Xxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: 4-9-97 Date: 8/8/97
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July 21, 1997
ATTACHMENT 1
to the Quality Assurance Agreement
between Novartis Pharma AG and Organogenesis, Inc.
***
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***Confidential treatment requested as to certain portions, which portions are
omitted and filed separately with the Commission. Thirty-seven pages have been
omitted.
July 21, 1997
NOVARTIS PHARMA AG
AND
ORGANOGENESIS, INC.
ATTACHMENT 2
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to the QUALITY ASSURANCE AGREEMENT
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The United States and Canada have no regulatory requirement for release in their
country by a "Qualified Person". No additional procedures apply.
July 21, 1997
NOVARTIS PHARMA AG
AND
ORGANOGENESIS, INC.
ATTACHMENT 3
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to the QUALITY ASSURANCE AGREEMENT
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PERSONS WHO SHOULD BE CONTRACTED IN MATTERS OF QUALITY ASSURANCE:
*** ***
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Organogenesis, Inc.
00 Xxxxx 00 000 Xxx Xxxx
Xxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxx 00000 Xxxxxx, XX 00000
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***Confidential treatment requested as to certain portions, which portions are
omitted and filed separately with the Commission.
APLIGRAF MSA / ANNEX C
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FINANCIAL SECTION
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1. *** on Supply Price
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During the ***, the partners will ***.
A. *** will pay the *** for all units of product ordered but
not sold.
B. On an annual basis, an independent certified public
accountant will on a confidential basis verify OI internal costs
and report to Novartis if the average manufacturing costs for the
Product are less than *** of product. If so, ***.
After the *** the parties agree to review and discuss the available
variance information and its impact.
2. Reduction of Purchase Orders Prior to ***
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Reduction of purchase orders prior to *** will incur *** for the ***
as per article 3.4.2. The total cost per unit of product *** is ***.
*** is to be reviewed annually and will be validated by an independent
certified public accountant during a confidential review of
Organogenesis' internal costs.
3. ***
***
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***Confidential treatment requested as to certain portions, which portions are
omitted and filed separately with the Commission.
***
4. Labeling Components
***
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***Confidential treatment requested as to certain portions, which portions are
omitted and filed separately with the Commission.
ANNEX D
FAILURE BY ORGANOGENESIS TO SUPPLY
TO BE NEGOTIATED
