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The Early Collaborators

The Dotter–Cook Partnership

After meeting Bill Cook at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) convention in Chicago in November of 1963, Charles Dotter performed the first transluminal angioplasty procedure on a human with a coaxial dilator system developed through collaboration with Bill in January of 1964 and interventional medicine was born. Among the products generated through this collaboration were:

  • Dotter Transluminal Dilatation Set
  • Dotter Caged Balloon Catheter
  • Curved Safe-T-J Wire Guide

In addition to the products Dr. Dotter himself created, he influenced countless other clinicians who continue to carry on his legacy at the Charles Dotter Institute of Interventional Therapy in Portland, Oregon.

[1] Geddes LA, Geddes LE. The Catheter Introducers. Chicago, IL: Mobium Press; 1993.

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The Gianturco–Cook Partnership

In the twilight of his career, Dr. Cesare Gianturco began working with Cook in the late 1960s. As a medical device inventor, he created ground breaking vascular devices for patients. A true pioneer, Dr. Gianturco was one of the most innovative minds in medicine.

  • Gianturco-Wallace Chemotherapy Pulser — industry first
  • Occluding Spring Emboli (formerly Gianturco-Wallace-Anderson Arterial Embolization Set) — industry first
  • Bird’s Nest® Vena Cava Filter — industry first
  • Cook-Z® Stent — industry first
  • Gianturco-Roubin Flex-Stent™ Coronary Stent — industry first

[1] Geddes LA, Geddes LE. The Catheter Introducers. Chicago, IL: Mobium Press; 1993.

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The Cope–Cook Partnership

Cope and Cook began working together in the late 1970s. An innovative clinician, Dr. Constantine Cope’s focused interest in solving technical and procedural problems spurred the development of a number of interventional products.

  • Cook®-Cope Type Loop catheters
  • Cope Catheter Introduction System — industry first
  • Cope Mandril Wire Guide — industry first
  • Cope Gastrointestinal Suture Anchor Set
  • Cope Retrievable Suture Anchor Set — industry first
  • Micropuncture® introducer sets — industry first

Dr. Cope was always searching for ways to improve diagnoses by less invasive techniques. His curiosity and love of gadgets has made a difference in the world of medicine.1

[1] Geddes LA, Geddes LE. The Catheter Introducers. Chicago, IL: Mobium Press; 1993.

The Rutner–Cook Partnership

Considered a urological pioneer, Dr. Alvin Rutner partnered with Cook to develop cutting-edge products in the 1970s.

  • Rutner Universal Wedge Catheter — industry first
  • Rutner Suprapubic Balloon Catheter Set
  • Rutner Balloon Dilation Stone Extractor — industry first
  • Rutner Double-Balloon Silicone Foley — industry first
  • Rutner Foley-Tractor — industry first
  • Rutner Nephroscopy Adapter — industry first
  • Rutner Nephrostomy Balloon Catheter Set
  • Rutner One-Handed Prostatic Biopsy Needle — industry first
  • Rutner Single Puncture Prostatic Biopsy Needle — industry first

These products helped lay a foundation for innovation in Cook’s developing area of focus in urology, opening doors for a culture of collaboration with physicians that continues today.
The Early Collaborators
Bill Cook meets Dr. Charles Dotter at the RSNA (Radiologic Society of North America) conference in 1963.

The founder of Cook Medical, Bill Cook, often said, “Come to work every day excited by a problem, get busy working on a solution, and make a difference in the life of a patient.” This statement reflected his business philosophy and remains a guiding force for the company today. Bill’s genius in the medical device and technology business was understanding that the key was to provide physicians with the tools they need to improve patients’ lives. He understood that he had to listen to the medical community. With that understanding, he began a journey that we continue today: a journey of listening and learning, of great friendships, of mentors and heroes, and of ingenuity and progress.

A few of the early physician collaborators

“It is important for all of us to remember that there were many contributors to angiography and interventional medicine. In the end, who invented what is really less important than the knowledge that medicine was changed forever by a few recognized leaders and thousands of unheralded contributors.”
— Bill Cook, founder of Cook Medical

These are just a few of the physicians Cook partnered with in the early years of the company.

Dr. Charles Dotter

Dr. Charles Dotter, known as the “father of interventional medicine,” became one of the first physicians to partner with Bill Cook in the development of medical devices.

Watch this brief video from Dr. Dotter’s own archives and learn about the first successful percutaneous transluminal angioplasty—a medical milestone—performed by Dr. Dotter.

Dr. Cesare Gianturco

Dr. Cesare Gianturco was a brilliant physician and inventor who left a legacy of breakthrough medical devices for cardiovascular interventions. Here’s a summary of his unique partnership with Cook.

Discover Dr. Gianturco’s invention the “wooly tail” coil in this informative video created on June 17, 2015, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of this innovative product.

Dr. Constantin Cope

Multiple device innovations came from Dr. Constantin Cope’s creative intellect. The Cope–Cook partnership caused a positive rippling effect in the field of interventional radiology.

Dr. Alvin Rutner

In the 1970s, Dr. Alvin Rutner’s innovations opened a new pathway for Cook to serve the needs of urology patients. Here’s a summary of the productive and dynamic Rutner–Cook partnership.

Read more about how Cook continues to connect with the medical community

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