NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Venaxis, Inc. ("Venaxis" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APPY). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 237.
The investigation concerns whether Venaxis and certain of its officers and/or directors have violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
On January 29, 2015,, the Company announced that the Food and Drug Administration, the ("FDA") has determined that the APPY1 Test does not meet the criteria for substantial equivalence based upon data and information submitted by Venaxis in its 510(k) submission.
On this news, shares of Venaxis fell $1.47 per share to $0.57, or more than 72.28%, in intraday trading on January 29, 2015.
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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
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