Cooper Companies' unit gets FDA approval to market new gynecological product.SHELTON, Conn.--(HealthWire)--Dec. 4, 1996--CooperSurgical Inc., a subsidiary of The Cooper Companies Inc. (NYSE/PSE:COO) on Wednesday announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for the patented KOH KOH The chemical formula for potassium hydroxide, which is used to perform the KOH test. The tests is also called a potassium hydroxide preparation. Mentioned in: KOH Test KOH potassium hydroxide. Colpotomizer System that facilitates laproscopic hysterectomy hysterectomy (hĭstərĕk`təmē), surgical removal of the uterus. A hysterectomy may involve removal of the uterus only or additional removal of the cervix (base of the uterus), fallopian tubes (salpingectomy), and ovaries surgery. The system is a new component of The RUMI System, a uterine uterine /uter·ine/ (u´ter-in) pertaining to the uterus. u·ter·ine adj. Of, relating to, or in the region of the uterus. manipulator that CooperSurgical acquired last year. The company expects to begin marketing the new system immediately to obstetricians and gynecologists 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. and in major countries around the world. In the September edition of OBG OBG Oldie But Goodie OBG Open Bottom Girdle OBG Oregon Brewers Guild (Portland, OR) OBG Onlay Bone Graft (dental procedure) OBG Oh By Golly Management, the new system was mentioned as one of seven innovative devices likely to enhance capabilities in gynecology. Nearly 650,000 hysterectomies are performed in the United States annually. While 75 percent are currently done using the abdominal technique, vaginal and laproscopic methods are becoming more popular as they have demonstrated shorter recovery times and patient stays. Adding the KOH Colpotomizer component to the patented RUMI System overcomes several current limitations in minimally invasive hysterectomy, giving surgeons another operative alternative. While the RUMI increases anatomical exposure and access, the KOH Colpotimizer visualizes anatomical landmarks that enable the surgeon to proceed with greater confidence and accuracy. Improved patient outcomes can result from the KOH Colpotomizer System as it can shorten operative time and enhance patient safety. The new system also offers added convenience allowing use with any popular surgical power sources including electrocautery electrocautery /elec·tro·cau·tery/ (-kaw´ter-e) an apparatus for surgical dissection and hemostasis, using heat generated by a high-voltage, high-frequency alternating current passed through an electrode. , ultrasound and laser, and in keeping with concerns for increased cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety from blood born pathogens, employs a hybrid design that can use either reusable or disposable components. CooperSurgical, located in Shelton, markets diagnostic and surgical instruments A surgical instrument is a specially designed tool or device for performing specific actions of carrying out desired effects during a surgery or operation, such as modifying biological tissue, or to provide access or viewing it. and accessories for the gynecological gynecological /gy·ne·co·log·i·cal/ (-kah-loj´i-k'l) gynecologic. market. The Cooper Companies and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market specialty healthcare products and services. -0- NOTE: An interactive telephone system that provides stock quotes, recent news releases and financial data about The Cooper Companies may be reached toll free at 800/334-1986. News releases and selected financial data are also available on the World Wide Web at businesswire.com and researchmag.com CooperSurgical can be found at www.coopersurgical.com CONTACT: The Cooper Companies Inc., Irvine Norris Battin, 714/597-4700, Ext. 3343 714/673-4299 or 500/346-6580 |
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