Cook Medical's Women's Health division has released the Guardia™ AccessET Curved Embryo Transfer Catheter, featuring Cook's patented EchoTip® technology. The catheter's echogenic band allows the catheter tip to be seen more clearly under ultrasound, which can allow for more accurate embryo placement.
“In vitro fertilization can be an emotionally and physically taxing experience for the patient. With that in mind, Cook continually seeks to provide fertility specialists with high-quality solutions that streamline and simplify the IVF process, while striving to improve overall outcomes and experiences for patients.”
Cook has also incorporated Microvol™ technology into the Guardia AccessET. Microvol decreases the volume of the fluid within the catheter that is required for embryo transfer. Less fluid can help reduce embryo migration and help optimize implantation.
The Guardia AccessET has a precurved guiding catheter that facilitates insertion into the uterus. Along with a bulb tip for easy passage through the cervix, the Guardia AccessET also has a soft, flexible transfer catheter that helps minimize endometrial trauma.
"The EchoTip technology used in the Guardia AccessET may significantly impact the ease of use for reproductive endocrinologists during a critical phase of the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process," said Christina Anné, vice president of Cook Women's Health business unit. "In vitro fertilization can be an emotionally and physically taxing experience for the patient. With that in mind, Cook continually seeks to provide fertility specialists with high-quality solutions that streamline and simplify the IVF process, while striving to improve overall outcomes and experiences for patients."
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