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XENOVIEW

xenon Xe 129 hyperpolarized · Gas

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Overview

Brand name
XENOVIEW
Generic name
xenon Xe 129 hyperpolarized
Dosage form
Gas
Route
Respiratory (Inhalation)
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
Polarean, Inc.
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
7
NDC product codes
5
Packages
6
Data completeness
82% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Helium 5651.5 L/1 997972 View
Nitrogen 635 L/1 348987 View
Xenon Xe-129 63.5 L/1 — —
Xenon Xe-129, Hyperpolarized 75 mL/300mL — —
Xenon Xe-129, Hyperpolarized 75 mL/500mL — —
Xenon Xe-129, Hyperpolarized 75 mL/750mL — —
Xenon Xe-129, Hyperpolarized 75 mL/L — —

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Gas
Route of administration
Respiratory (Inhalation)
Presentations
11

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Hyperpolarized Contrast Agent [EPC] EPC 1 member — no class page
Magnetic Resonance Contrast Activity [MoA] MoA 6 members — no class page

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
214375
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
December 23, 2022
Sponsor
POLAREAN
Products on application
1
Submissions recorded
2
Products approved under application 214375.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
214375-001 XENOVIEW GAS XENON XE-129 HYPERPOLARIZED Prescription — RLD RS

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
—
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
Yes

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Patents and exclusivity

Source: Orange Book
Patent listings submitted under 21 U.S.C. 355(b)(1) and (c)(2).
Patent Expires Product Substance Use code Submitted
10583205 February 20, 2035 001 No January 20, 2023
11052161 December 29, 2035 001 No January 20, 2023
Regulatory exclusivity periods.
Code Expires Product
NCE December 23, 2027 001

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 214375.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 1 Efficacy Approved May 30, 2025 Standard
Original application 1 Type 1 - New Molecular Entity Approved December 23, 2022 Standard

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · June 2, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · June 2, 2025
  • 0 · Original application · January 12, 2024
  • 0 · Original application · January 24, 2023
  • 0 · Original application · January 23, 2023

Prescribing information

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Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20250530). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20250530

Recent Major Changes

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Indications and Usage (1) 5/2025 Dosage and Administration 5/2025 Recommended Dosage (2.1) Preparation, Administration, and Image Acquisition (2.2) Indications and Usage ( 1 ) 5/2025 Dosage and Administration 5/2025 Recommended Dosage ( 2.1 ) Preparation, Administration, and Image Acquisition ( 2.2 )

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE XENOVIEW ® , prepared from the Xenon Xe 129 Gas Blend, is indicated for use with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for evaluation of lung ventilation in adults and pediatric patients aged 6 years and older. Limitations of Use XENOVIEW has not been evaluated for use with lung perfusion imaging. XENOVIEW, prepared from the Xenon Xe 129 Gas Blend, is a hyperpolarized contrast agent indicated for use with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for evaluation of lung ventilation in adults and pediatric patients aged 6 years and older. Limitations of Use XENOVIEW has not been evaluated for use with lung perfusion imaging. ( 1 )

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended target dose of XENOVIEW for adult and pediatric patients aged 6 years and older is 75 mL to 100 mL Dose Equivalent (DE) volume of hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129 by oral inhalation of the entire contents of one XENOVIEW Dose Delivery Bag. ( 2.1 ) Choose an appropriate size of the Dose Delivery Bag based on patient’s Total Lung Capacity (TLC) or Forced Vital Capacity (FVC). ( 2.1 ) Administer dose within 5 minutes of DE measurement. ( 2.2 ) Initiate imaging immediately after inhalation. ( 2.2 ) See Full Prescribing Information for detailed information regarding preparation, administration, image acquisition, and image interpretation. ( 2.2 , 2.3 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended target dose of XENOVIEW for adults and pediatric patients aged 6 years and older is 75 mL to 100 mL Dose Equivalent (DE) volume of hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129 by oral inhalation of the entire contents of one XENOVIEW Dose Delivery Bag. Each bag contains at least 75 mL DE of hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129 measured within 5 minutes of administration, in a volume of 250 mL to 750 mL total xenon with additional nitrogen, NF (99.999% purity) added to reach a total volume of the Dose Delivery Bag. Select the Dose Delivery Bag based on the patient’s Total Lung Capacity (TLC) according to Table 1. If TLC is not available at the time of the procedure, select the Dose Delivery Bag based on patient’s Forced Vital Capacity (FVC). If neither TLC nor FVC values are available in the patient’s medical records, select the Dose Delivery Bag based on estimates of the patient’s TLC using American Thoracic Society (ATS)-endorsed plethysmography-based predictive equations based on sex and height. Table 1. Recommended Dose Delivery Bag Volume Based on TLC TLC (L) FVC † (L) Dose Delivery Bag (mL) 80% and the mean fraction of hyperpolarization is no less than 38% to 54% at the completion of polarization of 250 mL of xenon gas. For example, if 300 mL of total xenon gas with 83% enrichment of xenon Xe 129 is dispensed from the HPX Hyperpolarizer at 40% hyperpolarization: DE = 300 mL × 0.83 × 0.40 = 99.6 mL 2.2 Preparation, Administration, and Image Acquisition Preparation Choose an appropriate Dose Delivery Bag according to Table 1 [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 )] . Prepare hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129 in the HPX Hyperpolarizer from the Xenon Xe 129 Gas Blend and add Nitrogen, NF (99.999% purity) as necessary to fill the remaining volume in the XENOVIEW Dose Delivery Bag, according to the HPX Hyperpolarization System Operator’s Manual. Measure the volume and DE in the XENOVIEW Dose Delivery Bag using the HPX Polarization Measurement Station no more than 5 minutes prior to administration. The DE measurement should be at least 75 mL. Do not use and discard the dose of XENOVIEW ® if the volume is determined to be outside of the acceptable range or the DE is less than 75 mL. Administer dose within 5 minutes of DE measurement. Do not use and discard the dose of XENOVIEW 60 minutes after filling of Dose Delivery Bag. Administration Administer XENOVIEW according to the directions provided in the HPX Hyperpolarization System Operator’s Manual, Administering XENOVIEW. Fit the patient with an FDA-cleared Xe 129 chest coil in accordance with the chest coil manufacturer’s instructions for use. The chest coil and MRI scanner must be connected and compatible with one another. Position the patient supine with arms either by their side or above their head. Perform conventional 1 H localizer scan, position the desired Xe 129 slices, and prepare the Xe 129 scan. For patients on supplemental oxygen, withhold oxygen inhalation for two breaths prior to XENOVIEW inhalation, and resume oxygen inhalation immediately following the imaging breath hold. Attach the mouthpiece to the XENOVIEW Dose Delivery Bag. With the patient positioned in the MRI scanner, place the mouthpiece in the patient’s mouth and instruct the patient to completely inhale the contents …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS XENOVIEW, prepared from the Xenon Xe 129 Gas Blend by the HPX Hyperpolarizer, is a clear, colorless, odorless gas contained in a 300 mL, 500 mL, 750 mL or 1,000 mL XENOVIEW Dose Delivery Bag. Each bag contains at least 75 mL Dose Equivalent (DE) of hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129 in a volume of 250 mL to 750 mL total xenon and a total volume administered of 300 mL, 500 mL, 750 mL, or 1,000 mL. The strength is DE per volume administered (see Table 2). The minimum DE for a dose of XENOVIEW ® is 75 mL with a recommended DE target range of 75 mL to 100 mL. DE of greater than 100 mL is acceptable. Table 2. Minimum Dosage Strength for Each Dose Delivery Bag Dose Delivery Bag (mL) Minimum Dose Equivalent (mL) Total Volume Administered (mL) Minimum Dosage Strength * 300 75 300 75 mL DE per 300 mL total volume 500 75 500 75 mL DE per 500 mL total volume 750 75 750 75 mL DE per 750 mL total volume 1,000 75 1,000 75 mL DE per 1,000 mL total volume * Minimum Dosage Strength = mL Minimum Dose Equivalent per mL Total Volume Administered XENOVIEW is a clear, colorless, odorless gas contained in a XENOVIEW Dose Delivery Bag. The bag contains at least 75 mL DE of hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129 in a volume of 250 mL to 750 mL total xenon. The bag total volume administered is 300 mL, 500 mL, 750 mL, or 1,000 mL. The dosage strength is DE per volume administered. The minimum DE for a dose of XENOVIEW is 75 mL with a recommended DE target range of 75 mL to 100 mL. DE of greater than 100 mL is acceptable. ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risk of Decreased Image Quality from Supplemental Oxygen : Supplemental oxygen administered simultaneously with XENOVIEW inhalation can cause degradation of image quality. For patients on supplemental oxygen, withhold oxygen inhalation for two breaths prior to XENOVIEW inhalation, and resume oxygen inhalation immediately following the imaging breath hold. ( 5.1 ) Risk of Transient Hypoxia : Inhalation of an anoxic gas such as XENOVIEW may cause transient hypoxemia in susceptible patients. Monitor all patients for oxygen saturation and symptoms of hypoxemia, and treat as clinically indicated. ( 5.2 ) 5.1 Risk of Decreased Image Quality from Supplemental Oxygen Supplemental oxygen administered simultaneously with XENOVIEW inhalation can cause degradation of image quality due to depolarization of XENOVIEW. For patients on supplemental oxygen, withhold oxygen inhalation for two breaths prior to XENOVIEW inhalation, and resume oxygen inhalation immediately following the imaging breath hold [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . 5.2 Risk of Transient Hypoxia Inhalation of an anoxic gas such as XENOVIEW may cause transient hypoxemia in susceptible patients [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Monitor all patients for oxygen desaturation and symptoms of hypoxemia, and treat as clinically indicated.

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The adverse reactions (> one patient) in efficacy trials in adults were oropharyngeal pain, headache, and dizziness. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Polarean, Inc. at 1‐844-936-6843 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adverse Reactions in Adult Patients The safety of XENOVIEW was evaluated in two prospective efficacy trials that enrolled a total of 83 adult patients with various lung disorders who were being evaluated for possible lung surgery [see Clinical Studies ( 14 ) ] . Mean age of these patients was 62 years, 88% were White and 69% were male. In these two trials, mean xenon gas volume per XENOVIEW dose was 330.2 mL and 81 of 83 patients (98%) received a single administration of XENOVIEW. For safety assessment, the volume of administered xenon gas in the XENOVIEW dose is noted rather than the DE, because isotopic enrichment and hyperpolarization are not known to affect the safety profile of xenon gas. Adverse reactions were reported in 12 (14%) of the 83 patients. Adverse reactions reported by more than one patient were oropharyngeal pain (n = 4 patients), headache (n = 2 patients), and dizziness (n = 2 patients). A hypersensitivity reaction that included transient pruritus and erythema occurred in one patient with a history of allergic reactions to several drugs, foods, and other substances. In pooled data of 123 adult patients from published studies, most of whom had lung disorders such as COPD, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and asthma, who received 1 dose to 2 doses of hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129 with xenon volumes of approximately 500 mL to 1,000 mL of xenon gas per dose, the following transient adverse reactions were reported: numbness, tingling, euphoria, and dizziness. Overall frequency of these adverse reactions could not be determined from the published information. Adverse Reactions in Pediatric Patients In pooled data of 120 pediatric patients aged 6 to 18 years from published studies, most of whom had either asthma or cystic fibrosis, who received 1 dose to 2 doses of hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129 with xenon volumes based on predicted TLC, the following transient adverse reactions were reported: blood oxygen desaturation, heart rate elevation, numbness, tingling, dizziness, and euphoria. Overall frequency of these adverse reactions could not be determined from the published information. In one of the published studies of 23 pediatric patients aged 6 to 18 years, 11 of whom had cystic fibrosis and 12 of whom were healthy, the mean difference of SpO 2 % from baseline was -6% following hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129 administration with xenon volumes based on predicted total lung capacity. In the same study, the mean change in heart rate from baseline was +6.6 beats per minute following hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129 administration. Both reported oxygen desaturation and heart rate elevation resolved by 2 minutes post-dose without intervention.

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary XENOVIEW is minimally absorbed systemically following the inhalation route of administration, and maternal use is not expected to result in fetal exposure to the drug [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. Adequately designed animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129. Although not adequately designed to evaluate reproductive and developmental toxicity, there are animal reproduction data available in the literature. Animal reproduction studies were conducted in rats by administering an 80% Xe/20% O 2 gas mixture for 2 hours twice a week for 2 and 10 weeks, with no observed effects on fertility or pregnancy. Gas mixtures containing 70% to 75% Xe gas and 25% to 30% O 2 gas were found to be non-teratogenic in rats when administered for 24 hours. In a separate study, rats were administered an 80%/20% Xe/O 2 gas mixture for 2 hours twice a week from the first to nineteenth day of pregnancy with no observed effects on embryo-fetal development or signs of teratogenicity. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S general population, the estimated background risks of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies are 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary XENOVIEW ® is minimally absorbed systemically following the inhalation route of administration, and breastfeeding is not expected to result in exposure of the infant to the drug [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. There is no information on the presence of hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129 in human milk, the effect on the breastfed infant, or the effect on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for XENOVIEW ® and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from XENOVIEW or from the underlying maternal condition. 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of XENOVIEW have been established in pediatric patients aged 6 years and older for use with MRI to evaluate lung ventilation. Use of XENOVIEW in this age group is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adults with additional safety data from published studies [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ) and Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Safety and effectiveness of XENOVIEW have not been established in pediatric patients less than 6 years of age. 8.5 Geriatric Use Of the total number of patients in clinical studies of XENOVIEW, 36 (43%) were 65 years of age and older, while 6 (7%) were 75 years of age and older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between patients 65 years of age and older and younger adult patients although the number of patients in the trials was not large enough to allow definitive comparison.

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action When hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129 gas is inhaled, a multi-nuclear capable MRI scanner can be used to image the hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129 distribution throughout the ventilated lung. Hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129 nuclei are directly detected by a Xe 129 MRI coil.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION XENOVIEW (xenon Xe 129 hyperpolarized) is a hyperpolarized contrast agent produced on site by the HPX Hyperpolarization System from the isotopically enriched Xenon Xe 129 Gas Blend. The Gas Blend cylinder distributed by Polarean contains xenon (1% total; > 80% isotopic purity Xe 129), nitrogen, NF (10%), and helium, NF (89%). The active pharmaceutical ingredient in XENOVIEW is hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129. Hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129 is chemically identical to non-polarized xenon Xe 129. Xenon is a clear, colorless, monoatomic, inert, stable, noble gas. It is naturally abundant in air at a level of 0.087 ppm. Atmospheric xenon is composed of nine non-radioactive isotopes, of which xenon Xe 129 comprises 26.4%. The atomic weight of xenon Xe 129 is 128.9. XENOVIEW is a clear, colorless, odorless gas for oral inhalation use. Each XENOVIEW Dose Delivery Bag contains a Dose Equivalent (DE) volume of hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129 in a volume of 250 mL to 750 mL total xenon with additional nitrogen, NF (99.999% purity) added as an inert buffer to ensure the total volume of gas reaches the dose delivery bag volume (300 mL, 500 mL, 750 mL, or 1,000 mL). The minimum DE for a dose of XENOVIEW is 75 mL with a recommended DE target range of 75 to 100 mL. DE of greater than 100 mL is acceptable.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED How Supplied XENOVIEW (xenon Xe 129 hyperpolarized) is prepared from the Xenon Xe 129 Gas Blend by the HPX Hyperpolarizer and is contained in a XENOVIEW Dose Delivery Bag as a clear, colorless, odorless gas. XENOVIEW Dose Delivery Bags are available in four different sizes co-packaged with attachable mouthpieces and affixable dose labels: 300 mL bags in a box of 50 (NDC 80534-0300-1) 500 mL bags in a box of 50 (NDC 80534-0500-1) 750 mL bags in a box of 50 (NDC 80534-0750-1) 1,000 mL bags in a box of 50 (NDC 80534-1000-2) Xenon Xe 129 Gas Blend for preparation of XENOVIEW is supplied as a compressed gas under high pressure (2,105 pounds per square inch gauge [psig]) in size 302 aluminum cylinders with a volume of 6,350 liters (NDC 80534-6350-1). Storage and Handling Store XENOVIEW at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) for no more than 5 minutes after final DE measurement. Do not use and discard XENOVIEW 60 minutes after filling of Dose Delivery Bag. Store Xenon Xe 129 Gas Blend at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F), with excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Manufactured for: Polarean, Inc. 2500 Meridian Parkway, #175 Durham, NC 27713 Tel: +1-844-936-6843 XENOVIEW ® is a trademark of Polarean, Inc. Doc #: 34660D

Adverse event reports

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106
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
A report count is not a risk measure. FAERS accepts voluntary and mandatory reports without establishing causation, and reporting is influenced by how widely a drug is used, how long it has been marketed, and media attention. FDA states that reports “do not prove that the drug caused the event”. Compare rates, not totals.

Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: NITROGEN. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

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Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
80534-0300-1 80534-0300 Polarean, Inc. 50 BAG in 1 CARTON (80534-0300-1) / 300 mL in 1 BAG May 30, 2025
80534-0500-1 80534-0500 Polarean, Inc. 50 BAG in 1 CARTON (80534-0500-1) / 500 mL in 1 BAG May 30, 2025
80534-0750-1 80534-0750 Polarean, Inc. 50 BAG in 1 CARTON (80534-0750-1) / 750 mL in 1 BAG May 30, 2025
80534-1000-1 80534-1000 Polarean, Inc. 50 BAG in 1 CARTON (80534-1000-1) / 1 L in 1 BAG December 23, 2022
80534-1000-2 80534-1000 Polarean, Inc. 50 BAG in 1 CARTON (80534-1000-2) / 1 L in 1 BAG May 30, 2025
80534-6350-1 80534-6350 Polarean, Inc. 1 GAS in 1 CYLINDER (80534-6350-1) December 23, 2022
80534-0300 80534-0300 Polarean, Inc. — December 23, 2022
80534-0500 80534-0500 Polarean, Inc. — December 23, 2022
80534-0750 80534-0750 Polarean, Inc. — December 23, 2022
80534-1000 80534-1000 Polarean, Inc. — December 23, 2022
80534-6350 80534-6350 Polarean, Inc. — December 23, 2022

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