Cook Medical has improved the Zilver 635 Biliary Stent, with a redesigned 6 Fr introducer and two new longer stent options (10 cm and 12 cm), to allow precise* endoscopic stent placement from the hilum through the papilla. Here, Gregory Ginsberg,…
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Cook Medical has combined its premier technologies for access by preloading the new Acrobat® 2 Calibrated Tip Wire Guide in the D.A.S.H.™ and Fusion® OMNI™ Sphincterotomes. With this combination of our most advanced wire guide and sphincterotome technologies, you can…
Dr Rehan Haidry and Dr Mohamed Hussein discuss the latest clinical data on the use of Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat in haemostasis. Click on a link below to watch the recording. Video 1: Background on the Clinical Registry [brightcove 6238424432001] Video…
Endoscopic placement of self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) has become an established treatment option in the palliation of biliary obstructions resulting from pancreaticobiliary disorders. To discuss biliary stenting and recent developments in this area, we invited two experts in endoscopic retrograde…
Endoscopic placement of self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) has become an established treatment option in the palliation of biliary obstructions resulting from pancreaticobiliary disorders. To discuss biliary stenting and recent developments in this area, we invited two experts in endoscopic retrograde…
Join us for a discussion of the latest clinical data on the use of Hemospray® Endoscopic Hemostat in haemostasis, with Dr Rehan Haidry and Dr Mohamed Hussein. Both sessions will be held via Webex Events and will cover the same…
Endoscopic placement of self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) has become an established treatment option in the palliation of biliary obstructions resulting from pancreaticobiliary disorders. To discuss biliary stenting and recent developments in this area, we invited two experts in endoscopic retrograde…
Hemospray® Endoscopic Hemostat has returned to the market and is available to order. In January, Cook Medical initiated a voluntary global recall of Hemospray® Endoscopic Hemostat after receiving complaints that the handle and/or activation knob had cracked or broken when…
We recently introduced the improved Zilver 635® Biliary Self-Expanding Stents with longer lengths to give you more choices for your biliary SEMS procedures. Explore our selection of self-expanding metal stents that allow you to focus on your patients with biliary…
Acute gastrointestinal bleeding can be a difficult and challenging condition. Cook is constantly testing and evaluating the efficacy and safety of our products, like the Hemospray® Endoscopic Hemostat, which creates a mechanical barrier over bleeding sites. As you will see…
GI bleeds can be a challenging clinical scenario for attending healthcare professionals. Our device, Hemospray, is used for haemostasis in the GI tract. Dr John Morris of Glasgow Royal Infirmary shares his recent experience where Hemospray was used to successfully…
Cook Medical is proud to be a long-time supporter of United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Week. Now in its 27th year, the event regularly draws over 12,000 participants who are interested in the research and clinical management of digestive diseases. If…
Cook Medical recently introduced two new longer-length stents to its Zilver 635® Biliary Self-Expanding Stent product line. The new 10 cm and 12 cm length stents boost the company’s growing line of biliary clinical solutions and continues the long-standing advantages…
This clinical case video features a patient with advanced pancreatic cancer requiring celiac plexus neurolysis for pain management. The patient had received a duodenal and a biliary stent previously. In addition, a definitive diagnosis had not yet been obtained so…
Tip flexibility balanced with enhanced pushability facilitates atraumatic access in this case of difficult multifocal stricturing in the mid-common bile duct and hilar strictures in both left and right sides. The strictures were a result of a Bismuth 3 or…
In this new edition of ASGE Tech Talks™, Editor Prof. Prateek Sharma welcomes Dr. Alan Barkun of McGill University, Montreal, to discuss gastrointestinal bleed management using Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat. In the video, Dr. Barkun demonstrates device set up and shares…
Cook Medical’s Vista Education and Training Programmes focus on best practices in using innovative techniques and technologies designed to improve patient care. Led by physician and nurse experts, these opportunities offer discussion of procedural techniques and hands-on device sessions featuring…
[caption id="attachment_2793" align="alignright" width="300"] Stephen W. Landreneau, MD, FACGAssociate Professor of Clinical MedicineSection of GastroenterologyLSU Healthcare Network ClinicNew Orleans, LA[/caption]Over the past 40 years in the US, we have seen a decrease both in the incidence and the mortality related…
[caption id="attachment_2878" align="alignright" width="300"] Kenneth L. Koch, MDProfessor & Chief, Section on Gastroenterology & HepatologyWake Forest School of MedicineWinston-Salem, NC[/caption]March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and I would like take this occasion to share some thoughts with you about…
Colorectal cancer (CRC), often referred to as colon cancer, develops in the colon or the rectum (known as the large bowel or large intestine). CRC usually develops slowly over many years when a noncancerous (benign) adenoma or polyp (abnormal growth)…
Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam recently e-published Level 1b* data from the ‘ASPRO’ study—an international, 608-patient, prospective randomised multicentre trial—which was designed to establish superiority of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) over fine needle biopsy (FNB),…
Learn more from the multi-disciplinary cancer team at the University of Michigan Health System as they continue to discuss their approach to the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer. This week’s videos focus on surgical, radiation therapy, and stenting options…
Did you know that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month? The incidence and mortality rates for this aggressive disease have been rising steadily for the last few decades. It’s time for us to act. Help us raise awareness and education…
November 15th is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day and once again Cook Medical employees are helping to bring attention to this difficult-to-diagnose and often-deadly disease. All month, we will be raising awareness across multiple Cook communication channels and our people will…
A 58-year-old patient with hepatitis C presented to the ER with a one-month history of dull, upper abdominal pain. Physical examination revealed jaundice, pallor, upper abdominal tenderness, and hepatomegaly. Lab findings were as follows: hemoglobin 9 g/dl, alkaline phosphatase 280…
Gastrointestinal bleeding can be challenging, requiring fast decision-making and efficient tools to achieve effective results. To help clinicians meet that challenge, Cook Medical launched Hemospray, an advanced treatment option for patients suffering from non-variceal bleeding in the upper GI tract.…
[caption id="attachment_1967" align="alignleft" width="200"] Marc Giovannini MDHead of Endoscopy UnitPaoli-Calmettes InstituteMarseille, France[/caption] Following the huge success of last year’s inaugural meeting, the second annual EUS-ENDO International Live Course is scheduled to take place in Marseille, France, September 27 and 28,…
When facing any GI bleed, the more simple and effective treatment options you have, the better your patient outcomes can be. That’s why, for the past 30 years, Cook has given you a wide variety of easy-to-use, efficient haemostasis options.…
We’re excited to announce that we are now able to offer US clinicians and their patients the Hemospray Endoscopic Haemostat—a haemostasis treatment option for critical upper GI bleeds. This revolutionary treatment modality, which has been making a clinical impact internationally…
Cook cares about raising awareness of Oesophageal Cancer; join us in raising awareness of this disease. Share this infographic!!
Cook cares about raising awareness of Oesophageal Cancer; join us in raising awareness of this disease. Share this infographic!!
As we celebrate the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) GI Nurses and Associates Week, we would like to acknowledge GI nurses and associates everywhere. We thank each and every one of you for your passion and commitment to…
By David, Clinical Affairs Manager for the Endoscopy Division There is one question that is difficult to answer: Where does Hemospray® Endoscopic Hemostat fit in the hemostasis treatment algorithm? Physicians are comfortable with the traditional methods of hemostasis, and clips…
Pancreatic cancer. Being the Endoscopy division of Cook Medical, pancreatic cancer is something that we are very familiar with. We know the ins and outs of symptoms, treatment options, and up- and-coming technology. But recently, we were reminded that what…
Please help us raise awareness of pancreatic cancer by sharing some vital information with your family, friends and colleagues! Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate among all major cancers and it is anticipated that 418,000 cases will be diagnosed…
[caption id="attachment_2010" align="alignright" width="191"] 1:1 TorqueabilityThe Acrobat 2—available in both straight and angled tip versions—gives you 1:1 torqueability for precise wire guide rotation when needed for selective cannulation and navigation of the ducts.[/caption] Because ERCP cases can range from routine…
[caption id="attachment_2580" align="alignright" width="200"] Francesco Di Matteo, MD[/caption]A 73-year-old patient was referred to us with a “painless” obstructive jaundice and pruritus secondary to a solid lesion of the pancreas. The patient was admitted to our unit with MRI and CT-scan…
Indication for Procedure [caption id="attachment_2549" align="alignright" width="198"] Michael Hünerbein, MD[/caption] The laparoscopic resection of colorectal carcinomas are, more and more, replacing open surgery. This minimally invasive method shows equal oncological results with less perioperative pain, a better cosmetic result and…
Introduction [caption id="attachment_2329" align="alignright" width="195"] Klaus Mönkemüller, MD, PhD, FASGE[/caption] The word “stent” originates from the name of Dr. Charles Stent, an English dentist who developed a “prosthesis” made from natural latex (Gutta-percha, a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia)…
In 1982, Endoscopy division co-founders Bill Cook and Don Wilson wanted to create a robust international presence for their young company. They found that “presence” in the charismatic Jean Brihay, the company’s first European representative. With his flair for connecting…
Country Music Artist Wade Hayes Has Used His Battle with Stage IV Colon Cancer to Inspire and Inform Others. by Jennifer Sellers “We’ll know something Thursday. That’s what the doctors said. We’ll see what we’re dealing with. We’ll see how…
The purpose of this post is to thank our community of physicians, nurses, scientists and industry for their leadership in making a real difference in the public health of the nation through colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Yet, if we are…
Cook cares about raising awareness of Colon Cancer; join us in raising awareness of this disease. Share this infographic!!
Cook cares about raising awareness of Colon Cancer; join us in raising awareness of this disease. Share this infographic!!
Cook cares about raising awareness of Colon Cancer; join us in raising awareness of this disease. Share this infographic!!
[youtube zNMvV1htio0?rel=0] Cook Medical’s Endoscopy division wouldn’t be what it is today without Marsha Dreyer. Her passion for gastrointestinal medicine began when she was a technician for some of the world’s earliest interventional endoscopists. She went on to become an…
[brightcove 4879209636001] Every successful company needs at least one visionary. Cook’s Endoscopy Division was lucky enough to have two. See the fascinating story of how Bill Cook and Don Wilson partnered with prominent clinicians to create Cook Medical’s Endoscopy…
[youtube Orfi2912wJo 620] Can a single individual transform the practice of medicine? Colleagues of Norman Marcon, a professor and prominent Toronto gastroenterologist, say the answer is a resounding “yes.” At the time that Prof Marcon entered the medical profession,…
A new global design standard from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for medical tubing connectors is currently being applied to enteral feeding devices in the marketplace. In this issue of The Channel, we speak with Tom Hancock, a founder…
Tom Hancock, a founder and executive director of the Global Enteral Device Supplier Association (GEDSA), further discusses the new design standard and its impact on the entire enteral feeding system. Visit gedsa.org for more information on GEDSA The Channel: What…
[youtube fpzLfelxBsk]</br> Cook Medical’s Vista Education and Training Programs focus on best practices in using Cook products, advanced techniques and innovative technologies designed to improve patient care. Each year Cook Medical offers thousands of sessions around the globe for training…
Pancreatic cancer. Being the Endoscopy division of Cook Medical, pancreatic cancer is something that we are very familiar with. We know the ins and outs of symptoms, treatment options, and up-and-coming technology. But recently, we were reminded that what matters…
You can help right now with your Likes, Shares and Retweets! Please help us raise awareness of pancreatic cancer by sharing some vital information with your family, friends and colleagues. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death…
The EchoTip ProCore® High Definition Ultrasound Biopsy Needle introduced by Cook Medical has become a game changer for gastrointestinal physicians and their patients. With a hollowed-out notch at the tip, the device allows clinicians to potentially retrieve larger tissue samples…
Thank you for visiting the new EU Cook Medical website. Here you will discover fresh, regional-specific product information as well as all the most up-to-date Cook Medical news in Europe. We think that you will find this site useful…
Next generation haemostasis modality Hemospray is a proprietary mineral blend powder developed specifically for endoscopic haemostasis. It contains no human or animal proteins or botanicals and has no known allergens. Hemospray is metabolically inert and deemed nontoxic, systemically or otherwise.…
Every year nearly 6 million people die from tobacco-related illness, which is the single most preventable cause of death globally. On 31 May, please help Cook spread the word about the World Health Organization’s “World No Tobacco Day.” This is…
“No one assisted me. I did my first ERCP in the x-ray room I got from the radiologist when they finished their work and they gave me the key to the room. No nurse … just me and the patient.…
[caption id="attachment_1060" align="alignright" width="300"] Peter Cotton and Claude Ligoury[/caption] One of the interviews included in the second volume of the special edition of The Channel, celebrating 40 years of Interventional ERCP, was between Dr Peter Cotton and Dr Claude Liguory.…
[caption id="attachment_1000" align="alignright" width="300"] Difficult cinephotography in the early days[/caption]“So, forty years on. Where are we now and where are we heading?” – Dr. Peter Cotton This year Cook Medical is celebrating 40 years of interventional ERCP. To mark this…
[caption id="attachment_1014" align="alignright" width="200"] Nicholas J. Shaheen, MD, MPHProfessor of Medicine and EpidemiologyChief, Division of Gastroenterology & HepatologyUniversity of North Carolina School of Medicine[/caption] Oesophageal cancer is a devastating, but potentially preventable, disease. The catch is that by the time…
For the 40th anniversary of Interventional ERCP, we worked with Dr Peter Cotton to develop a special edition of The Channel ‘40 Years of Interventional ERCP: Stories from the Pioneers. Dr Cotton set out on a quest to interview many…
[caption id="attachment_893" align="alignright" width="200"] Felice H. Schnoll-Sussman, MDJay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal HealthNew York-Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Cornell Medical Center[/caption] The month of March, which many know as colon cancer awareness month is here, but colon cancer does not affect people…
This week, we’ve launched a new YouTube channel that features exclusive video from our Endoscopy division. Our channel will include endoscopy-related procedural and product education, clinical case videos, and updates on the latest innovations from Cook Medical. For easy navigation…
Dr John Morris, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, discusses how to overcome challenging anatomy while treating a GI bleed. [brightcove 3629427176001] Dr John Morris Glasgow Royal Infirmary 2:20 Dr David Carr-Locke, Beth Israel Medical Center, discusses preferred treatment modalities for various types of…
Dr John Saltzman, Brigham and Women's Hospital, discusses his passion for treating GI bleeds. [brightcove 3629425973001] Dr John Saltzman Brigham and Women’s Hospital
In support of World No Tobacco Day on May 31 gastroenterologists from around the world discuss how tobacco use can affect your GI health.
Dr D. Nageshwar Reddy, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India Tobacco increases the risk of GI disease by five-fold in people under the age of 50 and doubles the risk for those over-60. The prevention of children and adolescents from…
Dr Wu Qi, Chief Physician, Endoscopy Center of Peking University Cancer Hospital, Beijing, China There are more than 1400 ingredients within cigarettes. Smoking cigarettes causes smoke which contains more than 40 different substances that cause cancers, and more than 10…
The bowel preparation is a critically important part of the colon exam. It is also one of the most misunderstood and dreaded aspects of the colonoscopy examination. It is crucial that the bowel is cleaned of its contents in order…
Cook cares about raising awareness of Colon Cancer; join us in raising awareness of this disease. Share this infographic!!
Today, Cook Medical employees participated in “Dress in Blue Day!” Every year, the Colon Cancer Alliance encourages anyone and everyone to wear blue on 7 March as a way to raise awareness for colon cancer. Awareness is one of the…
Expandable metal biliary stents are currently used to treat biliary tract obstruction. Malignant biliary obstruction can be caused by direct tumor infiltration, extrinsic compression, adjacent inflammation, desmoplastic reaction from tumors or, more commonly, a combination of more than one of…
Interventional Radiology access now for ERCP The same performance that sets the standard for wire guide access in interventional radiology is now available for ERCP. We tailored interventional radiology technology specifically for ERCP wire guide access. With one of the… 
Whether treating strictures in the biliary tract, duodenum, colon or esophagus, the Evolution family of stents gives you the unique ability to deploy, recapture and/or reposition the stent. Unlike with other systems, Evolution stents do not jump during deployment, giving… 
[brightcove 609498172001] Martin L. Freeman, MD Director, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatalogy and Nutrition; Director, Pancreaticobiliary Endoscopy Fellowship; Codirector, Minnesota Pancreas and Liver Center; University of Minnesota 4:30 
[brightcove 1569798211001] Charles M. Rosen, MD Associate Professor of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology, Mt. Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach, Florida 8:57
It is more important than ever to keep up with—and stay ahead of—fast-developing procedural trends and technologies in the field of GI endoscopy. That's why we created The Channel newsletter. Here you will find relevant, reliable and accessible information on…