Item 8.01 Other Events.
On December 11, 2008, relevant regulatory agencies were notified of a
confirmed case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) in a multiple
sclerosis (MS) patient treated with TYSABRI in the commercial setting in the
European Union as part of TYGRIS: TYSABRI® Global Observational Program in
Safety - ROW. Additional information about this case is set forth below.
• The diagnosis was made based upon the detection of JC Virus (JCV) DNA in the
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the setting of clinical signs, symptoms and
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings consistent with the diagnosis of
PML.
• Background:
- Patient has a history of MS and prior disease modifying therapies,
including beta-interferons;
- Patient received approximately 26 months of TYSABRI monotherapy;
- Clinical vigilance led to early identification of signs and symptoms of
possible PML and clinical evaluation which included MRI scanning and CSF
testing;
- Patient is under the care of patient's treating physician.