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Lantheus soft-launches MR agent at RSNA 2009
An MR contrast agent for blood pool imaging once known as Vasovist reappeared at RSNA 2009 under the new moniker Ablavar.
An MR contrast agent for blood pool imaging once known as Vasovist reappeared at RSNA 2009 under the new moniker Ablavar. Marketing rights to the agent, which the FDA approved a year ago, were sold by Epix Pharmaceuticals for the U.S., Canadian, and Australian markets to Lantheus Medical in April 2009. Lantheus is now working out with the FDA the final labeling details regarding the agent.
The company is aiming for a hard launch of the blood pool agent early next year, pending final labeling from the FDA. The coming U.S. marketing campaign will promote MR procedures enhanced with the newly branded Ablavar as a less invasive option than x-ray angiography for imaging patients with known or suspected peripheral vascular disease, the specific application approved by the FDA for marketing. Lantheus will leverage sales channels used for its other products, including the technetium-based radiotracer Cardiolite and ultrasound contrast agent Definity.
FDA Grants Expanded 510(k) Clearance for Xenoview 3T MRI Chest Coil in GE HealthCare MRI Platforms
November 21st 2024Utilized in conjunction with hyperpolarized Xenon-129 for the assessment of lung ventilation, the chest coil can now be employed in the Signa Premier and Discovery MR750 3T MRI systems.
New Study Examines Agreement Between Radiologists and Referring Clinicians on Follow-Up Imaging
November 18th 2024Agreement on follow-up imaging was 41 percent more likely with recommendations by thoracic radiologists and 36 percent less likely on recommendations for follow-up nuclear imaging, according to new research.
