Cook Medical Announces Rapid Adoption of its Breakthrough EVOLUTION(R) Device Designed To Remove Faulty Pacemaker Leads.200 U.S. Medical Centers Embrace New Mechanical Procedure that Reduces Hospital Costs and Improves Patient Outcomes BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Cook Medical today announced a significant milestone for its EVOLUTION[R] Mechanical Dilator dilator /di·la·tor/ (di-lat´er) 1. a structure that dilates, or an instrument used to dilate. 2. dilator muscle. di·la·tor n. 1. Sheath technology, an innovative new tool designed to remove faulty, ineffective leads in patients with cardiac pacemakers. To date, 200 medical centers in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. have adopted the breakthrough technology that utilizes venous entry during pacemaker lead extraction procedures. Cook's EVOLUTION has quickly proven to be an attractive alternative to current laser and other powered techniques as it is less invasive, more intuitive to use and approximately u the cost of laser-powered sheaths. In the U.S., more than 20,000 to 25,000 leads are extracted annually. Prior to EVOLUTION, leads were removed either through laser extraction systems, manual dilator sheaths or with a 'snare' under local or general anaesthetic general anaesthetic Noun a substance that causes general anaesthesia See anaesthesia Noun 1. general anaesthetic - an anesthetic that anesthetizes the entire body and causes loss of consciousness . These extraction methods had disadvantages in terms of cost, time and or potential patient adverse events. Designed with simplicity, effectiveness and ease-of-use in mind, EVOLUTION addresses the need for a viable alternative to laser powered extraction. The device is intended for use in patients requiring the percutaneous dilation dilation /di·la·tion/ (di-la´shun) 1. the act of dilating or stretching. 2. dilatation. di·la·tion n. 1. of tissue surrounding cardiac leads, indwelling catheters and foreign objects and actually minimizes the risk of vascular perforations seen with laser powered sheaths utilizing a forward depth of cut. "In less than one year, EVOLUTION has been embraced by some of the top medical facilities and surgeons in the country" said Lou Goode, president of Cook Vascular, manufacturer of the EVOLUTION device. "We believe that our advanced mechanical alternative ultimately decreases the amount of trauma caused to the patient, thereby reducing the potential risk of adverse events during the procedure. That is an important consideration for the 200 centers that have adopted Evolution's controlled mechanical powered technique." As one of the only private companies in the cardiac medical device industry, Cook has the unique ability to remain agile in the research and development of new and advanced medical devices. As such, the company has achieved strong momentum in the space, most recently with the launch of EVOLUTION Shortie short·ie n. & adj. Variant of shorty. at Heart Rhythm 2008. The Shortie is a natural adjunct to EVOLUTION that employs a shorter length to enhance physician control and a specialized distal tip that enables physicians to succinctly negotiate through tough fibrous binding adhesions. "Our mission at Cook is to deliver the best, most versatile devices that provide safe, timely and effective treatment for the patient and are easy-to-use for physicians, "added Goode. "We are thrilled that EVOLUTION has been welcomed into 200 facilities and we only expect that number to grow." Cook's EVOLUTION is currently available in the United States, Europe and Canada. About Cook Medical Cook Medical was one of the first companies to help popularize pop·u·lar·ize tr.v. pop·u·lar·ized, pop·u·lar·iz·ing, pop·u·lar·iz·es 1. To make popular: A famous dancer popularized the new hairstyle. 2. interventional medicine, pioneering many of the devices now commonly used worldwide to perform minimally invasive medical procedures. Today, the company integrates minimally invasive medical device design, biopharma, gene and cell therapy, and biotech to enhance patient safety and improve clinical outcomes in the fields of 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. intervention; interventional cardiology interventional cardiology Cardiology The subspecialty of cardiology dedicated to the diagnosis, medical and mechanical therapy, pre- and post-procedure management of adult patients with acute and chronic forms of cardiovascular disease amenable to catheter-based ; critical care medicine; 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. ; radiology, peripheral vascular, bone access and oncology; surgery and soft tissue repair; 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 assisted reproductive technology Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is a general term referring to methods used to achieve pregnancy by artificial or partially artificial means. It is reproductive technology used in infertility treatment, which is the only application routinely used today of , gynecology and high-risk obstetrics. Founded in 1963 and operated as a family-held private corporation, Cook is a past winner of the prestigious Medical Device Manufacturer of the Year Award from Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry magazine. For more information, visit www.cookmedical.com |
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