BLOOMINGTON, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cook Medical, the world’s largest privately owned medical device manufacturer, announced today the availability of the Cook EchoTip Echogenic Needle to enhance the needle’s appearance during ultrasound imaging. Ultrasound guidance is recommended by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for all needle placements, as it offers several patient safety benefits including real-time observation of the needle, lack of ionizing radiation and relatively low cost for hospitals.
