Sophiris Bio (SPHS) 8-K Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

Exhibit 16.1 

March 31, 2020

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Sophiris Bio Inc. (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of Sophiris Bio Inc. dated March 31, 2020. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

San Diego, California