US Patent

US8185176 — Method and apparatus for vasculature visualization with applications in neurosurgery and neurology

Method of Use · Assigned to Novadaq Technologies ULC · Expires 2028-06-04 · 2y remaining

Vulnerability score 75/100 Vulnerable — likely target for IPR or design-around

What this patent protects

This patent protects methods and systems for neurovascular imaging.

USPTO Abstract

The invention provides methods and systems for neurovascular imaging ( 150 ).

Drugs covered by this patent

Spy Agent Green Kit (INDOCYANINE GREEN) · Renew Pharms

FDA Patent Use Codes

When a patent is method-of-use, FDA lists it once per applicable indication ("U-code"). Each U-code carves out a specific therapeutic use that generic filers must either license or design around.

Code	Description	Drug
`U-2462`	—	Spy Agent Green Kit

Patent Metadata

Patent number: US8185176
Jurisdiction: US
Classification: Method of Use
Expires: 2028-06-04
Drug substance claim: No
Drug product claim: No
Assignee: Novadaq Technologies ULC
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