Intrawound Vancomycin Prophylaxis for Neural Stimulator
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2021-12-15
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The implantable pulse generator (IPG) is a device that generates electrical current to
stimulate the spine, heart, or brain for various chronic conditions. In neurosurgery, the IPG
is implanted in a subcutaneous pocket under the collarbone. This pocket is highly avascular
and thus, antibiotics administered intravenously cannot reach a potential surgical site
infection (SSI). SSIs cause millions of health care dollars to be wasted due to repeat
surgery and hospital re-admissions. The investigators hope to to determine the effects of
"intrawound vancomycin-saline and IV antibiotics" compared to "saline and IV antibiotics" on
the incidence of IPG SSI rates 6-months post-surgery.