Contrast Media

Behind every image is a patient. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of contrast media to help meet patient and procedural needs across imaging modalities.

110m+

doses currently produced globally every year1

30m

more iodinated contrast media doses to be delivered annually by 20251

4 cGMP

accredited contrast media production facilities globally

$385m

invested over the last decade to increase capacity2

Omnipaque

Visipaque

Omniscan

CONTRAST MEDIA

GE HealthCare has a distinguished history of contrast media development, offering a comprehensive product range across modalities, with a range of concentrations and innovative packaging choices.

INNOVATIVE PACKAGING

Polymer bottle packaging

Our Polymer bottle packaging, used for certain contrast media products, is 100% recyclable. A life-cycle analysis showed that our polypropylene bottles, compared to glass, have a 59% lower environmental impact, and require 45% less cumulative energy. Our Polymer bottle packaging also requires less secondary packaging, helping to reduce carbon footprint.3
IODINE RECYCLING

Protecting and optimizing iodine

We have been recycling iodine-based contrast media for healthcare facilities since 2006. Initially launched in Norway, we now offer this recycling program in 11 European countries and, in 2021, expanded it into Canada and the United States.4

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References
1. GE HealthCare Data on File: Planned Investment; 2022
2. GE HealthCare Data on File: Contrast Media Demand; 2022
3. Dhaliwal et al. A life cycle assessment of packaging options for contrast media delivery: comparing polymer bottle vs. glass bottle. Int J Life Cycle Assess. 2014; 19: 1965-73.
4. GE HealthCare Data on File: Iodine-Recycling Program; 2022

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