E-Z-EM, Inc. was headquartered in New York and developed, manufactured and marketed diagnostic imaging products used by radiologists like the MRI bowel marker Gadolite® Oral Suspension.
In addition to medical diagnostics systems, the company's products included interventional devices, such as biopsy needles. E-Z-EM was also a third-party contract manufacturer of contrast media.

Bracco Diagnostics, Inc., the US-based subsidiary of Bracco Imaging S.p.A. and part of the Bracco Group, announced in Oct. 2007 that it has entered into a merger agreement to acquire E-Z-EM, Inc. (NASDAQ: EZEM). Bracco Imaging's portfolio offering has been broadened with completion of the acquisition in 2008.

The Italian based company is a member of the Bracco Group.
In 1988 Ote-Biomedica Elettronica S.p.A. and the biomedical division of Esacontrol S.p.A. were consolidated into a single company, Esaote Biomedica S.p.A., operating as a division of IRI-Finmeccanica.
In 1987 the company began marketing its products in the United States through Biosound Inc., which it subsequently acquired in 1990.
In the 1990's, the company began to strengthen its presence in Europe, establishing Esaote Biomedica France Sarl and Esaote Biomedica Deutschland GmbH.
In July 1994 business activities and assets of Esaote Biomedica S.p.A. were transferred to the new company Esaote S.p.A.
1995-1998 the Bracco Group becoming the main Esaote shareholder with 50% of the share capital.
In February 1997, Esaote established Esaote China Ltd. located in Hong Kong, and in April 1998 acquired Pie Medical Group, based in Maastricht - The Netherlands, which primarily operates in medical diagnostic ultrasound. Esaote-Pie Medical, is exclusively dedicated to the development and marketing of veterinary diagnostic ultrasound equipment.
GE Healthcare is the exclusive U.S. distributor of devices manufactured by Esaote Biomedica.

'The Esaote Group is a global leader in research, production and marketing of medical diagnostic equipment and related services focused on solving the medical needs of our customers worldwide. With over 16% of its employees actively engaged in Research & Development, Esaote is pursuing new diagnostic technologies to be introduced in international healthcare markets.'

Ultrasound Related Product Lines:
For products dedicated to the veterinarian practice see Esaotes Pie Medical Equipment B.V.
For products distributed in the United States see Biosound Esaote, Inc.

Ultrasound Systems:

From Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc.;
The EUB-2000 B/W is a compact system capable of B-mode, M-mode, and optional with grayscale Doppler (EUB-2000 B/W Dop). This unit features intuitive operation, high mobility, and exceptional image quality. When color Doppler is not required, this system is an excellent choice for general purpose scanning.

From Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc.;
The EUB-405 PLUS ultrasound system is a small portable unit and offers extreme dependability and uncompromising image quality. Compatible with a wide range of transducers, this system is a cost effective solution for a variety of clinical settings. A variety of measurements and calculations including distance, area, circumference, volume, are possible.

From Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc.;
The EUB-500 is similar to the EUB-405 PLUS. Added features are the 12-inch monitor, the second probe port, cine memory, gain slide control/multifunction trackball.