Overview

The Use of Evicel to Reduce Blood Loss in Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Application of "Evicel" hemostatic matrix during operation for unilateral total knee replacement surgery (TKA) will result in decreased bleeding and postoperative drain output, a reduction in transfusion requirements, and less reduction of hemoglobin.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Collaborator:
Ethicon, Inc.
Treatments:
Fibrin Tissue Adhesive