Trypan Blue Patent Expiration

Trypan Blue is used for aiding in the identification and removal of intraocular membranes during ophthalmic surgery. It was first introduced by Dorc International Bv in its drug Visionblue on Dec 16, 2004. Another drug containing Trypan Blue is Membraneblue.


Trypan Blue Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Trypan Blue, along with the drug name that holds that patent and the company name owning that drug.

Drug Used in Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Drug Owner
Membraneblue US6372449 Opthalmic methods and uses Nov 12, 2019

(Expired)

Dorc
Visionblue US6367480 Methods for visualizing the anterior lens capsule of the human eye Oct 26, 2019

(Expired)

Dorc
Membraneblue US6696430 Use of vital dye for facilitating surgical procedures for vitreo-retinal surgery May 07, 2019

(Expired)

Dorc
Visionblue US6720314 Use of a vital dye for facilitating surgical procedures for cataract extraction May 07, 2019

(Expired)

Dorc



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