Litigation exposure Cook Medical is facing thousands of lawsuits related to its blood clot filters, signaling a heightened need for risk management, regulatory compliance, and post-market surveillance solutions, as well as robust clinical data support and adverse event tracking systems.

Data security risk A class action alleges failure to protect employees’ personal data, and prior social engineering incidents suggest opportunities for cybersecurity enhancements, employee training, and secure access solutions to mitigate data breach risk.

Strategic collaboration The five-year MSRCA with Purdue University indicates ongoing emphasis on research partnerships and innovation ecosystems, presenting opportunities to offer prototyping, instrumentation, and digital health integration services to support joint R&D.

Product expansion Recent launches of the Volante steerable guiding sheath and SureTome sphincterotome expand procedural capabilities, signaling demand for complementary device integrations, accessories, and compatible analytics or visualization tools.

Customer engagement Introduction of a clinical-focused podcast and ongoing emphasis on clinician partnerships point to opportunities in thought leadership content, training programs, and tele-education platforms to strengthen customer relationships and drive adoption.