US9259494 — Composition and method for medical imaging of body cavities
Method of Use · Assigned to GISKIT BV · Expires 2035-05-04 · 9y remaining
What this patent protects
This patent protects a foamed aqueous composition containing cellulose for use in medical imaging of body cavities.
USPTO Abstract
The invention pertains to a foamed aqueous image enhancing composition containing cellulose and/or cellulose derivative(s), said composition having a pH between 5.5 and 7, wherein the viscosity of the composition is less than 1800 mPa·sec, and wherein a gas is maintained in the composition for at least 1 minute after preparation. The combination of low viscosity and foam stability makes the composition particularly suitable in patency tests and fallopian tube sterilization checks.
Drugs covered by this patent
- Exem Foam Kit (AIR POLYMER-TYPE A) · Giskit
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-2663 |
— | Exem Foam Kit |
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