Cook Urology and Convergent Laser Technologies Forge Worldwide Marketing and Distribution Pact.Alliance Combines Cook's Strength in 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. with Convergent's High- Quality Holmium holmium (hōl`mēəm) [Lat.,=Stockholm], metallic chemical element; symbol Ho; at. no. 67; at. wt. 164.9304; m.p. about 1,474°C;; b.p. about 2,425°C;; sp. gr. 8.78 at 25°C;; valence +3. Laser Technology Used for Treating Kidney Stones Kidney Stones Definition Kidney stones are solid accumulations of material that form in the tubal system of the kidney. Kidney stones cause problems when they block the flow of urine through or out of the kidney. SPENCER, Ind. -- Cook Urology, a division of Cook Medical, and Convergent Laser Technologies today announced a strategic alliance that will couple Cook's longstanding industry expertise and worldwide sales force with cutting-edge Holmium laser technology from Convergent. Cook and Convergent have entered into a worldwide agreement that enables Cook to market and distribute Convergent's Odyssey lasers and laser fibers for the treatment of kidney stones. "We are very excited to be working with Convergent," Pete Yonkman, president of Cook Urological said. "Both companies share the same commitment to quality and patient focused innovation." The Odyssey laser and laser fibers utilize patented, variable pulse width pulse width Pulse duration Cardiac pacing The duration of a pacing pulse in msecs technology that gives surgeons the flexibility to switch from disintegration of stones to ablation and coagulation coagulation (kōăg'y  lā`shən), the collecting into a mass of minute particles of a solid dispersed throughout a liquid (a sol), usually followed by the precipitation or of soft tissue with
one push of a button. The Odyssey has the industry's first green
aiming beam for enhanced visibility of the treatment site and enough
power to treat any renal stone renal stone Kidney stone, see there , regardless of size, position or
composition.
In making the announcement, Convergent's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Marilyn Chou, Ph.D., noted, "Cook Urology is an established and respected leader in endourology development and distribution, and there is great synergy between our organizations. Together we will provide urologic surgeons worldwide access to the latest Holmium laser technologies that can result in a significant, positive impact on kidney stone kidney stone or renal calculus Mass of minerals and organic matter that may form in a kidney. Urine contains many salts in solution, and low fluid volume or high mineral concentration can cause these salts to precipitate and grow, forming stones. treatment." About Convergent Laser Technologies Convergent Laser Technologies designs, manufactures and sells medical lasers and devices. Xintec Corporation d/b/a Convergent Laser Technologies was founded in 1984 to pioneer lasers in medicine. The company is privately held. For more information, visit http://www.convergentlaser.com/. About Cook Medical: Cook Medical was the first company to introduce interventional devices in the United States. Today, the company participates in all global markets, integrating device design, biopharma, gene and cell therapy and biotech to enhance patient safety and improve clinical outcomes. Cook won the prestigious Medical Device Manufacturer of the Year for 2006 from Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry magazine. For more information, visit www.cookmedical.com. |
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