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6 days ago
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Bracco Imaging Receives Regulatory Approval in China for SonoVue® in the Assessment of Fallopian Tube Patency
New indication of SonoVue® supports non-invasive assessment of female infertility through contrast-enhanced ultrasound in China MILAN, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bracco Imaging, a global leader in diagnostic imaging, today announced that its ultrasound contrast agent SonoVue® has been approved by the China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for use in hysterosalpingo contrast sonography (HyCoSy). HyCoSy is a contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) procedure that helps identifying potential causes of female infertility related to blockage of the fallopian tubes or uterine abnormalities with a high level of diagnostic accuracy (1,2). Fallopian tube conditions, such as blockages, scarring, or other damage, are a leading cause of infertility, contributing to approximately 25–35 percent of cases of infertility among women in China (3). This regulatory approval represents an important milestone in the management of infertility because, unlike laparoscopic assessment of tubal patency with use of a dye, HyCoSy is a non-invasive procedure, and, unlike traditional X-ray hysterosalpingography, HyCosy does not expose to radiation the genital tract of women in their reproductive years (4-6). "The NMPA approval of SonoVue® use with HyCoSy marks an important step in expanding access to non-invasive, radiation-free detection of tubal issues and uterine problems that often cause infertility in women," said Alberto Spinazzi, Chief Medical and Regulatory Officer, Bracco Group. "We strive to provide healthcare professionals in China with solutions that advance standards of care, reflecting our commitment to advancing diagnostic precision and improving the patient experience through contrast-enhanced ultrasound." "We are proud to support China's healthcare priorities through solutions like SonoVue® that may help address important diagnostic needs," said Valtero Canepa, Head of APAC, Bracco Imaging. "This new indication advances Bracco's role in delivering meaningful innovation in support of the Healthy China 2030 initiative, which prioritizes earlier detection, clinical precision, and broader access to reproductive health services." The high diagnostic performance of HyCoSy with SonoVue® has been confirmed by a recent systematic review and meta-analysis of 24 clinical studies (total of 1358 women with infertility and 2661 fallopian tubes). Using laparoscopic chromotubation dye test as the standard of truth for the assessment of fallopian tube patency, the pooled estimates of sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of HyCoSy with SonoVue® were 93%, 90%, and 96%, respectively (1). Backed by over 20 years of clinical use, SonoVue® is the ultrasound contrast agent with the largest number of approved indications in the largest number of countries worldwide. The newly approved HyCoSy indication reinforces Bracco Imaging's commitment to expanding non-invasive, high-quality diagnostic tools aligned with evolving clinical standards and national health objectives in China and beyond. Qu E, Zhang M, Ju J, Chen Y, Lin X, Zhang X. Is Hysterosalpingo-Contrast Sonography (HyCoSy) Using Sulfur Hexafluoride Microbubbles (SonoVue) Sufficient for the Assessment of Fallopian Tube Patency? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Ultrasound Med 2023; 42:7-15 Wang T, Dong T, Nie F. Clinical applications, advances, and future directions in hysterosalpingography. Front Med 2025; 12:1537506 Reproductive Health Branch of Chinese Preventive Medicine Association. Chinese Expert Consensus on Holistic Management of Tubal Factor Infertility (2023 edition) [J]. Chinese Journal of Practical Gynecology and Obstetrics 2023; 39:318-324 Roy KK, Gajapathy SR, Rai R, Zangmo R, Das A, Singhal S. Assessment of Tubal Patency with Selective Chromopertubation at Office Hysteroscopy versus Modified Minilaparoscopy in Infertile Women. Gynecol Minim Invasive Ther 2021; 10:159-165 Perisinakis K, Damilakis J, Grammatikakis J, Theocharopoulos N, Gourtsoyiannis N. Radiogenic risks from hysterosalpingography. Eur Radiol 2003; 13:1522-1528 Sulieman A, Theodorou K, Vlychou M, Topaltzikis T, Roundas C, Fezoulidis I, Kappas C. Radiation dose optimisation and risk estimation to patients and staff during hysterosalpingography. Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008;128:217-226 For additional information about Bracco's products, and for full prescribing information, please visit About Bracco ImagingBracco Imaging S.p.A. ("Bracco Imaging"), part of the Bracco Group, is an innovative world leader delivering end-to-end products and solutions through its comprehensive portfolio across diagnostic imaging modalities. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Bracco Imaging's purpose is to improve people's lives by shaping the future of prevention and precision diagnostic imaging. The Bracco Imaging portfolio includes products and solutions for all key diagnostic imaging modalities: X-ray imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS), and Nuclear Medicine through radioactive tracers and novel PET imaging agents. Bracco Imaging has 3,800 employees and operates in more than 100 markets globally. Bracco Imaging has a well skilled and innovative Research and Development (R&D) organization with an efficient process-oriented approach and track record in the diagnostic imaging industry. Discover Bracco at Media Contacts: Bracco Press Contact:Carolina BargoniBracco Imaging, Communications 347 5397738 SOURCE Bracco Imaging
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6 days ago
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Bracco Imaging Receives Regulatory Approval in China for SonoVue® in the Assessment of Fallopian Tube Patency
New indication of SonoVue ® supports non-invasive assessment of female infertility through contrast-enhanced ultrasound in China MILAN, Aug. 5, 2025 /CNW/ -- Bracco Imaging, a global leader in diagnostic imaging, today announced that its ultrasound contrast agent SonoVue ® has been approved by the China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for use in hysterosalpingo contrast sonography (HyCoSy). HyCoSy is a contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) procedure that helps identifying potential causes of female infertility related to blockage of the fallopian tubes or uterine abnormalities with a high level of diagnostic accuracy (1,2). Fallopian tube conditions, such as blockages, scarring, or other damage, are a leading cause of infertility, contributing to approximately 25–35 percent of cases of infertility among women in China (3). This regulatory approval represents an important milestone in the management of infertility because, unlike laparoscopic assessment of tubal patency with use of a dye, HyCoSy is a non-invasive procedure, and, unlike traditional X-ray hysterosalpingography, HyCosy does not expose to radiation the genital tract of women in their reproductive years (4-6). "The NMPA approval of SonoVue ® use with HyCoSy marks an important step in expanding access to non-invasive, radiation-free detection of tubal issues and uterine problems that often cause infertility in women," said Alberto Spinazzi, Chief Medical and Regulatory Officer, Bracco Group. "We strive to provide healthcare professionals in China with solutions that advance standards of care, reflecting our commitment to advancing diagnostic precision and improving the patient experience through contrast-enhanced ultrasound." "We are proud to support China's healthcare priorities through solutions like SonoVue ® that may help address important diagnostic needs," said Valtero Canepa, Head of APAC, Bracco Imaging. "This new indication advances Bracco's role in delivering meaningful innovation in support of the Healthy China 2030 initiative, which prioritizes earlier detection, clinical precision, and broader access to reproductive health services." The high diagnostic performance of HyCoSy with SonoVue ® has been confirmed by a recent systematic review and meta-analysis of 24 clinical studies (total of 1358 women with infertility and 2661 fallopian tubes). Using laparoscopic chromotubation dye test as the standard of truth for the assessment of fallopian tube patency, the pooled estimates of sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of HyCoSy with SonoVue ® were 93%, 90%, and 96%, respectively (1). Backed by over 20 years of clinical use, SonoVue ® is the ultrasound contrast agent with the largest number of approved indications in the largest number of countries worldwide. The newly approved HyCoSy indication reinforces Bracco Imaging's commitment to expanding non-invasive, high-quality diagnostic tools aligned with evolving clinical standards and national health objectives in China and beyond. Qu E, Zhang M, Ju J, Chen Y, Lin X, Zhang X. Is Hysterosalpingo-Contrast Sonography (HyCoSy) Using Sulfur Hexafluoride Microbubbles (SonoVue) Sufficient for the Assessment of Fallopian Tube Patency? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Ultrasound Med 2023; 42:7-15 Wang T, Dong T, Nie F. Clinical applications, advances, and future directions in hysterosalpingography. Front Med 2025; 12:1537506 Reproductive Health Branch of Chinese Preventive Medicine Association. Chinese Expert Consensus on Holistic Management of Tubal Factor Infertility (2023 edition) [J]. Chinese Journal of Practical Gynecology and Obstetrics 2023; 39:318-324 Roy KK, Gajapathy SR, Rai R, Zangmo R, Das A, Singhal S. Assessment of Tubal Patency with Selective Chromopertubation at Office Hysteroscopy versus Modified Minilaparoscopy in Infertile Women. Gynecol Minim Invasive Ther 2021; 10:159-165 Perisinakis K, Damilakis J, Grammatikakis J, Theocharopoulos N, Gourtsoyiannis N. Radiogenic risks from hysterosalpingography. Eur Radiol 2003; 13:1522-1528 Sulieman A, Theodorou K, Vlychou M, Topaltzikis T, Roundas C, Fezoulidis I, Kappas C. Radiation dose optimisation and risk estimation to patients and staff during hysterosalpingography. Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008;128:217-226 For additional information about Bracco's products, and for full prescribing information, please visit About Bracco Imaging Bracco Imaging S.p.A. ("Bracco Imaging"), part of the Bracco Group, is an innovative world leader delivering end-to-end products and solutions through its comprehensive portfolio across diagnostic imaging modalities. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Bracco Imaging's purpose is to improve people's lives by shaping the future of prevention and precision diagnostic imaging. The Bracco Imaging portfolio includes products and solutions for all key diagnostic imaging modalities: X-ray imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS), and Nuclear Medicine through radioactive tracers and novel PET imaging agents. Bracco Imaging has 3,800 employees and operates in more than 100 markets globally. Bracco Imaging has a well skilled and innovative Research and Development (R&D) organization with an efficient process-oriented approach and track record in the diagnostic imaging industry. Discover Bracco at Media Contacts: SOURCE Bracco Imaging
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bracco Imaging and Subtle Medical obtain CE mark for AI-powered MRI software
Italy-based Bracco Imaging and Subtle Medical have obtained an EU CE mark for AiMIFY, a jointly developed software designed to enhance the imaging of contrast MRI brain scans using artificial intelligence (AI). Developed through the application of Bracco's imaging and Subtle's software, clinical evidence has demonstrated that AiMIFY provides contrast enhancement for MRI brain scans up to twice the level typically achieved with a labelled dose of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs). Consequently, AiMIFY enhances the visualisation of small and poorly enhanced lesions that are critical to the early detection of certain conditions. US-based Subtle Medical's chief product officer, Ajit Shankaranarayanan, points out that in achieving imaging enhancements in contrast MRI scans, whereby a contrast agent is administered to a patient before an MRI is undertaken, the software requires no adjustments to these standard practices. According to the companies, validation data for AiMIFY, which was granted software as a medical device (SaMD) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in October 2024, has demonstrated the technology's efficacy across diverse patient demographics, pathologies, lesion sizes, scanner vendors, MRI sequences, and acquisition orientations. Radiology platform leader at Bracco Imaging, Sascha Daeuber commented: 'With the CE Mark for AiMIFY, we're taking the next step in our shared mission to deliver innovative, AI-powered solutions that enhance diagnostic precision and support radiologists and patients worldwide." Bracco and Subtle Medical stated that they will now initiate commercialisation activities for AiMIFY in select European markets, with a phased commercial rollout expected between late 2025 and early 2026. According to a 2023 report by GlobalData, the use of AI across healthcare is burgeoning, with the market forecast to reach a valuation of around $19bn by 2027. Radiology has emerged as one of the most common areas in which AI is being applied – as a means to drive efficiencies and alleviate clinician burnout. In a recent report by KPMG on AI's impact on healthcare, 86% of healthcare professionals expressed their belief that AI adoption would give their organisation a competitive edge over those who did not. "Bracco Imaging and Subtle Medical obtain CE mark for AI-powered MRI software" was originally created and published by Medical Device Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
