Cook Medical has launched the Word catheter, a silicone balloon catheter for the treatment of cysts of the Bartholin’s gland.
It can be used after surgical drainage of the cyst, to keep the drainage lumen open so the cyst can fully heal without closing again (reducing recurrence) and without risking further infection. The silicone balloon is inserted into the cyst and inflated to hold the catheter in place, where it can stay for up to 28 days.
Press release: Cook Medical Launches Word Catheter to Treat Cysts of the Bartholin Gland…