Reproductive Health

Distinguished experts in IVF presented some of their latest research at the Alpha 2018 12th Biennial Conference from 17-20 May. About 400 attendees gathered in Reykjavik, Iceland, for presentations on sperm DNA fragmentation, mosaicism, mitochondria, cryobiology, effective lab design, and dietary considerations for IVF patients. For those who could not attend, we summarized some of…

Take a look at our procedural animation of the Bakri® Postpartum Balloon with Rapid Instillation Components. The Bakri Postpartum Balloon with Rapid Installation Components is used to provide temporary control or reduction of postpartum uterine bleeding when conservative management is warranted. The rapid instillation components facilitation the inflation of the balloon. For more information and…

Culture oil may seem like a simple product, but it’s not. Even though it has only one ingredient—mineral oil—it requires extensive processing, testing, and careful handling to establish and maintain its purity. The difference between standard mineral oil and culture oil is kind of like the difference between tap water and ultrapure water. The stakes…

The interactive PDF of Cook Medical’s new Reproductive Health catalog contains order information and specifications for products in these categories: Diagnostic procedures Gynecologic surgery Intrauterine insemination Ovum aspiration Culture media Microtools Incubation Embryo transfer Fetal intervention and genetic testing Labor and delivery Download the version for the US Download the version for outside the US

The K-MINC-1000 Benchtop Incubator logger software is a PC-based program that monitors the operating state of up to 10 MINC incubators during the incubation period. View MINC Product Information » K-MINC-1000 Instructions for Use » Download MINC Incubator PC Logger Software »   Note: The software cannot be used to control the device and does…

We extensively test our Sydney IVF Culture Oil to ensure quality, and we’ve created this white paper to explain what we do and how we do it. The white paper details the tests we perform, the test methods we use, and many other safeguards we take in processing, packaging, and transporting the oil to ensure that it…

The World Health Statistics 2015 indicate that hemorrhage remains one of the leading causes of maternal death. The Bakri® Postpartum Balloon is designed to temporarily control or reduce postpartum uterine bleeding when conservative management is warranted. In the video below, we hear from two experienced physicians who regularly use the Bakri Postpartum Balloon to manage postpartum hemorrhage….

Take a look at our procedural animation of the Cook® Cervical Ripening Balloon with Stylet. The Cook Cervical Ripening Balloon with Stylet offers a simple method for cervical ripening when cervical conditions are unfavorable. The stylet provides added control during placement. For more information and Instructions For Use please click here.  

In September, the Reproductive Health team attended the 24th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Barcelona, Spain (ISUOG). The congress recorded over 3000 registered professionals who travelled to Barcelona not just from all over Spain, but also from South America, and even Asia. It was a particularly special meeting for our team…

    The 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine  (ASRM) took place October 18-22 in Honolulu, Hawaii.The meeting’s theme “Surfing the Waves of Change,” focused on not just the challenges, but also exciting new opportunities for development that change within reproductive healthcare can provide. It was truly a global audience in…

On March 17- 18, Justin Renfrow, global product manager, accompanied Hugo Patti, regional manager for Latin America, to Colombia to take part in the country’s national initiative of reducing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). There, they hosted a hands-on session using an anatomical model to train customers in the use of the Bakri® postpartum hemorrhage balloon. The session…

From April 1-5, 2014, the Cook team, accompanied by distribution partner NAFA Medical, travelled to Jeddah to attend the 23rd Annual SOGS meeting. The meeting, “New Horizons in Women’s Health Care”, was attended by physicians and academics from health sectors including Ministry of Health hospitals, National Guard hospitals, and universities. “The most popular products were…

A pre-symposium session, ASPIRE 2014 Join us to discuss new clinical approaches and improvements in the future of in-vitro maturation. The session, chaired by Associate Professor Jeremy Thompson, Head of the Early Development Group within the School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health at the University of Adelaide, will explore current best practices and consider the…

Last November, the Cook Medical team ran a Vista workshop in Jordan for physicians and midwives. Organized in conjunction with Greenland Medical, the workshop was led by Andrea Haynes, field product specialist. It provided over 35 healthcare professionals with the opportunity to learn more about our obstetrics and gynecology product range. Also on hand on…

The Adelaide Innovation Champion Awards recognize organizations that are working with the University of Adelaide to change the world through research and development. The Cook Medical team, with Associate Professor Jeremy Thompson and Associate Professor Rob Gilchrist of the University of Adelaide, received the award on October 25 for its work on oocyte in vitro…

Prof. Chris Georgiou of the University of Wollongong, New South Wales, spoke at the 125th meeting of the Kanto Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Japan. His lecture, “Balloon tamponade technology in the management of postpartum hemorrhage: Methodology, mechanisms of action and future fertility,” was well received by the attending physicians. Dr. Naohiro Kanayama of…

Michael Lee, director of laboratories at Fertility Solutions in Boston, made the switch from traditional large-scale incubation units in 2009. Within six months, significantly improved results confirmed he made the right decision.* After 4 years of using MINC benchtop incubators, we asked him to share his top five tips for getting the most out of…

Through collaboration with Prent Corporation, we created safe, sterile, and—vital to a busy operating room—easy-to-open recyclable packaging for the Cook Bakri Postpartum Balloon with Rapid Instillation Components. The new package design makes it possible for more than one staff member to simultaneously begin using different parts of the device. This saves precious time and enables…

The month of May brought us to New Orleans for the 61st Annual Clinical Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 2013. At our booth, we spoke with visiting physicians, invited their feedback, and introduced our ObstiHook Amnion Perforator. We showcased product samples from our obstetrics and gynecology line, allowing physicians to become comfortable…

Our customers talked, we listened, and our engineers developed the Guardia Access Nano embryo transfer catheter. Building on our experience with the Guardia™ Access ET Catheter, our team developed a product to accommodate patients who have smaller cervical anatomy. The Guardia Access Nano offers more flexibility and is available in two lengths: a standard 24…

It’s no secret that our Bakri Postpartum Balloon saves lives, and in life-and-death situations, every second counts. Our engineers kept this in mind when they improved the product by adding rapid instillation components. The engineers didn’t stop with the product, though: In collaboration with Prent Corporation, they created safe, sterile, and—vital to a busy operating room—easy-to-open…