EP1228770A1 — Lyophilisable contrast agent comprising gas microbubbles
Assigned to Bracco International BV · Expires 2002-08-07 · 24y expired
What this patent protects
The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a gas or a gas inixture containing lyophilised contrast agent usable in diagnostic imaging. The invention also comprises a lyophilised contrast agent obtained by this process as well as a two component kit for the reconsti…
USPTO Abstract
The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a gas or a gas inixture containing lyophilised contrast agent usable in diagnostic imaging. The invention also comprises a lyophilised contrast agent obtained by this process as well as a two component kit for the reconstitution of an injectable suspension of air or gas filled microbubbles and their use as contrast agents in diagnostic imaging of human and animal body.
Drugs covered by this patent
- sulfur-hexafluoride-lipid-type-a-microspheres (Sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type A microspheres) · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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