Cook Inc. Introduces Double-Lumen Chest Tube for Improved Pleural Drainage.Company Increases Ease-of-Use, Accuracy and Patient Comfort With its Latest Version of Thal-Quick Chest Tube BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Cook Inc., the world's largest privately-owned medical device manufacturer, announced today the availability of the Cook double-lumen Thal-Quick chest tube designed to improve pleural Pleural Pleural refers to the pleura or membrane that enfolds the lungs. Mentioned in: Pneumothorax pleural emanating from or pertaining to the pleura. drainage. The device's 17-gage second lumen allows for increased aspiration or infusion, as the treatment channel can be used for either additional drainage or substance infusion to permit pleural drainage. This latest version of the Thal-Quick chest tube, with a second lumen and 24 French size catheter, is intended to improve ease-of-use and placement of the device, as well as patient comfort. The wire guide allows a quick and direct route to the pleural drainage site. The chest tube inserter, which is fitted to the chest tube, provides a smooth transition for insertion over the wire guide, enhancing navigation and placement of the chest tube. "The enhanced design of our double-lumen Thal-Quick chest tube is intended to offer both physicians and patients an improved experience," said Bruce Gingles, Global Leader of Cook's critical care business unit. "This product not only represents a significant achievement in medical device technology for pleural drainage, but it also demonstrates Cook's continued dedication to patients and our commitment to clinical innovation for improved outcomes." The chest tube is placed using the standard percutaneous entry, the Seldinger technique. This minimally invasive procedure Minimally invasive surgical procedures avoid open invasive surgery in favor of closed or local surgery with less trauma. These procedures involve use of laparoscopic devices and remote-control manipulation of instruments with indirect observation of the surgical field through an , named for Swedish radiologist, Dr. Sven Ivar Seldinger, allows for a relatively painless insertion, and provides for a better cosmetic result for the patient, as only a minimal incision is required. Availability The Cook double-lumen Thal-Quick chest tube is available for immediate shipment. About Cook Incorporated The world's largest privately held manufacturer of medical devices with international headquarters in Bloomington, Ind., COOK[R] (www.cookmedical.com/) is a leading designer, manufacturer and global distributor of minimally invasive medical device technology for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Since its founding in 1963, Cook has created innovative technologies for drug-eluting and bare metal stents, aortic aortic pertaining to or emanating from the aorta. See also aortic arch. aortic aneurysm occurs most often in dogs, where it is caused by Spirocerca lupi larvae, turkeys and primates, causing dyspnea, cyanosis and coughing. and vascular endografts, catheters, wire guides, introducer needles and sheaths, embolization embolization /em·bo·li·za·tion/ (em?bo-li-za´shun) 1. the process or condition of becoming an embolus. 2. therapeutic introduction of a substance into a vessel in order to occlude it. coils, medical biomaterials and contract manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals, vena cava filters Vena Cava Filter Definition A vena cava filter is a device inserted into a major vein to prevent a blood clot from entering the lungs. Purpose and other minimally invasive medical devices for radiology, cardiology, urology urology Medical specialty dealing with the urinary system and male reproductive organs. It traces its origin to medieval lithologists, itinerant healers who specialized in surgical removal of bladder stones. and women's health Women's Health Definition Women's health is the effect of gender on disease and health that encompasses a broad range of biological and psychosocial issues. , critical care medicine, surgery, gastroenterology gastroenterology Medical specialty dealing with digestion and the digestive system. In the 17th century Jan Baptista van Helmont conducted the first scientific studies in the field; William Beaumont published his own observations in 1833. , bone access and endovascular therapies. |
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