Trial Outcomes & Findings for Neuroprotection in Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement (NCT NCT02389894)

NCT ID: NCT02389894

Last Updated: 2019-04-29

Results Overview

freedom from CNS infarction, defined as brain, spinal cord, or retinal cell death attributable to ischemia based on neuropathological, neuroimaging, or clinical evidence of permanent injury based on symptoms persisting \> 24 hours, with overt symptoms or no known symptoms. All patients will be assessed by 1.5 T (3.0 T is acceptable if 1.5 T not available) Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) at 7 (± 3) days post procedure for presence of brain lesions and to measure the number and volume of any present lesions.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

383 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

up to 10 days post procedure

Results posted on

2019-04-29

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Overall Study
STARTED
133
118
132
Overall Study
COMPLETED
125
108
123
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
8
10
9

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Overall Study
Death
4
5
3
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
2
4
5
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
2
1
1

Baseline Characteristics

Neuroprotection in Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=133 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=118 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=132 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Total
n=383 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
73.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.6 • n=5 Participants
74.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.8 • n=7 Participants
73.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.7 • n=5 Participants
73.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.7 • n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
52 Participants
n=5 Participants
49 Participants
n=7 Participants
46 Participants
n=5 Participants
147 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
81 Participants
n=5 Participants
69 Participants
n=7 Participants
86 Participants
n=5 Participants
236 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
17 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
127 Participants
n=5 Participants
110 Participants
n=7 Participants
121 Participants
n=5 Participants
358 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
19 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
126 Participants
n=5 Participants
108 Participants
n=7 Participants
118 Participants
n=5 Participants
352 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Canada
19 participants
n=5 Participants
19 participants
n=7 Participants
19 participants
n=5 Participants
57 participants
n=4 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
114 participants
n=5 Participants
99 participants
n=7 Participants
113 participants
n=5 Participants
326 participants
n=4 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 10 days post procedure

freedom from CNS infarction, defined as brain, spinal cord, or retinal cell death attributable to ischemia based on neuropathological, neuroimaging, or clinical evidence of permanent injury based on symptoms persisting \> 24 hours, with overt symptoms or no known symptoms. All patients will be assessed by 1.5 T (3.0 T is acceptable if 1.5 T not available) Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) at 7 (± 3) days post procedure for presence of brain lesions and to measure the number and volume of any present lesions.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=133 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=118 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=132 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Percentage of Participants With Freedom From Clinical or Radiographic Central Nervous System (CNS) Infarction
74.4 percentage of participants
Interval 66.4 to 82.5
68.0 percentage of participants
Interval 59.1 to 76.8
67.6 percentage of participants
Interval 58.8 to 76.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 30 days

Population: Three patients withdrew prior to day 30 and are not included in the denominators

The number of patients who have had a clinical ischemic stroke, acute kidney injury (AKI), or death within 30 days of surgery.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=132 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=117 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=131 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Number of Participants With a Composite Endpoint of Mortality, Clinical Stroke, and Acute Kidney Injury
44 Participants
25 Participants
31 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: at 7 days

Population: Two patients withdrew prior to day 7

The number of patients who experience a clinically apparent stroke by 7 days post-op

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=133 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=117 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=131 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Number of Patients With Clinically Apparent Stroke at 7 Days
11 Participants
6 Participants
8 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 10 days

Population: Denominator includes all patients with day 7 MRI

The proportion of patients with radiographic infarcts on day 7 (+/-3 days) MRI. Presences of radiographic infarcts were measured using diffusion-weighted 1.5 or 3T MRI scanners

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=115 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=101 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=118 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Presence of Radiographic Infarcts
83 Participants
66 Participants
76 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 7

Population: Analysis population includes all those with dwMRI at 7 days

Total infarct volume measured on day 7 dwMRI.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=115 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=101 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=118 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Total Infarct Volume
74 mm^3
Interval 0.0 to 322.0
42 mm^3
Interval 0.0 to 151.0
35 mm^3
Interval 0.0 to 168.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline and 90 days

Decline in neurocognitive function at 90 days as compared to baseline. Decline defined as the number of patients whose Z score (computed relative to the study population at baseline, adjusting for age, education and sex) at day 90 had decreased by 0.5 SD relative to the baseline score.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=98 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=81 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=96 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Decline in Overall Neurocognition
28 Participants
24 Participants
31 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline and 90 days

Decline in neurocognitive function in the verbal memory domain at 90 days as compared to baseline. Decline defined as the number of patients whose Z score (computed relative to the study population at baseline, adjusting for age, education and sex) at day 90 had decreased by 0.5 SD relative to the baseline score.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=117 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=94 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=111 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Decline in Neurocognitive Function in the Verbal Memory Domain at 90 Days
31 Participants
38 Participants
35 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline and 90 days

Decline in neurocognitive function in the visual memory domain at 90 days as compared to baseline. Decline defined as the number of patients whose Z score (computed relative to the study population at baseline, adjusting for age, education and sex) at day 90 had decreased by 0.5 SD relative to the baseline score.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=116 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=95 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=112 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Decline in Neurocognitive Function in the Visual Memory Domain at 90 Days
36 Participants
25 Participants
32 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline and 90 days

Decline in neurocognitive function in the executive function domain at 90 days as compared to baseline. Decline defined as the number of patients whose Z score (computed relative to the study population at baseline, adjusting for age, education and sex) at day 90 had decreased by 0.5 SD relative to the baseline score.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=103 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=83 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=99 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Decline in Neurocognitive Function in the Executive Function Domain at 90 Day
19 Participants
25 Participants
31 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline and 90 days

Decline in neurocognitive function in the visuospatial/constructional praxis domain at 90 days as compared to baseline. Decline defined as the number of patients whose Z score (computed relative to the study population at baseline, adjusting for age, education and sex) at day 90 had decreased by 0.5 SD relative to the baseline score.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=117 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=98 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=113 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Decline in Neurocognitive Function in the Visuospatial/Constructional Praxis Domain at 90 Days
31 Participants
28 Participants
41 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline and 90 days

Decline in neurocognitive function in the Auditory-Verbal Simple attention domain at 90 days as compared to baseline. Decline defined as the number of patients whose Z score (computed relative to the study population at baseline, adjusting for age, education and sex) at day 90 had decreased by 0.5 SD relative to the baseline score.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=117 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=96 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=112 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Decline in Neurocognitive Function in the Auditory-Verbal Simple Attention Domain at 90 Days
36 Participants
28 Participants
38 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline and 90 days

Decline in neurocognitive function in the Visuomotor/Information Processing Speed domain at 90 days as compared to baseline. Decline defined as the number of patients whose Z score (computed relative to the study population at baseline, adjusting for age, education and sex) at day 90 had decreased by 0.5 SD relative to the baseline score.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=110 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=93 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=108 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Decline in Neurocognitive Function in the Visuomotor/Information Processing Speed Domain at 90 Days
43 Participants
30 Participants
33 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 90 days

The scale runs from 0-6, running from perfect health without symptoms to death. 0 - No symptoms. 1. \- No significant disability. Able to carry out all usual activities, despite some symptoms. 2. \- Slight disability. Able to look after own affairs without assistance, but unable to carry out all previous activities. 3. \- Moderate disability. Requires some help, but able to walk unassisted. 4. \- Moderately severe disability. Unable to attend to own bodily needs without assistance, and unable to walk unassisted. 5. \- Severe disability. Requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, incontinent. 6. \- Dead.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=127 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=110 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=123 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Modified Rankin Scale >2 at 90 Days
5 Participants
7 Participants
5 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 90 days

An overall score has full range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater independence.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=123 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=105 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=120 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Barthel Index <= 80
2 Participants
2 Participants
4 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 7 days

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=123 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=112 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=122 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Number of Participants With Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) Delirium Assessment at 7 Days
10 Participants
7 Participants
19 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 90 days

Incidence of all-cause mortality

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=133 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=118 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=132 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Mortality by 90 Days
4 Participants
5 Participants
3 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 90 days

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=133 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=117 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=131 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Length of Stay for Index Hospitalization
10.4 days
Standard Deviation 7.0
9.8 days
Standard Deviation 6.7
10.3 days
Standard Deviation 6.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 90 days

Rate of hospital readmissions

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=133 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=117 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=131 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Hospital Readmissions
9.3 rate per 100-patient-months
8.4 rate per 100-patient-months
7.1 rate per 100-patient-months

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: at 90 days

Quality of Life - Physical Health Composite Assessed by Short Form-12 (SF-12). Score ranking from 0 (worst health) to 100 (best health) calculated as the weighted sum of the questions. health scores then transformed into a t-score on the assumption that each question carries equal weight and were standardized to have mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=122 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=102 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=119 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Quality of Life - Physical Health Composite
43.0 T-Score
Standard Deviation 10.8
44.9 T-Score
Standard Deviation 8.3
44.2 T-Score
Standard Deviation 9.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: at 90 days

Quality of life - Mental health composite Assessed by Short Form-12 (SF-12). Score ranking from 0 (worst health) to 100 (best health) calculated as the weighted sum of the questions. health scores then transformed into a t-score on the assumption that each question carries equal weight and were standardized to have mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=122 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=102 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=119 Participants
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Quality of Life - Mental Health Composite
55.2 T-Score
Standard Deviation 10.2
55.4 T-Score
Standard Deviation 8.2
54.8 T-Score
Standard Deviation 8.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: day 1

Population: Emboli are not captured by the standard cannula and therefore no data are available for this group in this outcome measure

Assessed by the presence of any debris captured in filter of embolic protection device

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=116 Participants
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=106 Participants
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Number of Participants With Emboli Captured
115 Participants
79 Participants
0 Participants

Adverse Events

Embol-X Embolic Protection Device

Serious events: 72 serious events
Other events: 45 other events
Deaths: 4 deaths

CardioGard Cannula

Serious events: 53 serious events
Other events: 47 other events
Deaths: 5 deaths

Standard Cannula

Serious events: 54 serious events
Other events: 43 other events
Deaths: 3 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=133 participants at risk
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=118 participants at risk
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=132 participants at risk
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute Kidney Injury - Stage 1
2.3%
3/133 • Number of events 3 • 90 Days
0.85%
1/118 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute Kidney Injury - Stage 2
3.0%
4/133 • Number of events 4 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
1.5%
2/132 • Number of events 2 • 90 Days
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute Kidney Injury - Stage 3
5.3%
7/133 • Number of events 7 • 90 Days
1.7%
2/118 • Number of events 2 • 90 Days
1.5%
2/132 • Number of events 2 • 90 Days
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Bleeding - Transfusion > 5 units RBC <24 hours following surgery
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.85%
1/118 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Bleeding - Re-operation for hemorrhage or tamponade
3.8%
5/133 • Number of events 5 • 90 Days
5.9%
7/118 • Number of events 7 • 90 Days
3.8%
5/132 • Number of events 5 • 90 Days
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac Arrhythmias - Cardiac arrest
3.8%
5/133 • Number of events 6 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
1.5%
2/132 • Number of events 2 • 90 Days
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac Arrhythmias - Sustained ventricular arrhythmia requiring defibrillation or cardioversion
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac Arrhythmias - Sustained supraventricular arrhythmia requiring drug treatment or cardioversio
31.6%
42/133 • Number of events 43 • 90 Days
18.6%
22/118 • Number of events 25 • 90 Days
18.9%
25/132 • Number of events 25 • 90 Days
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac Arrhythmias - Cardiac conduction abnormalities or sustained bradycardia requiring permanent
5.3%
7/133 • Number of events 7 • 90 Days
5.1%
6/118 • Number of events 6 • 90 Days
2.3%
3/132 • Number of events 3 • 90 Days
Cardiac disorders
Pericardial Fluid Collection
3.0%
4/133 • Number of events 4 • 90 Days
0.85%
1/118 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pleural Effusion
9.0%
12/133 • Number of events 14 • 90 Days
8.5%
10/118 • Number of events 13 • 90 Days
6.8%
9/132 • Number of events 11 • 90 Days
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumothorax
2.3%
3/133 • Number of events 3 • 90 Days
2.5%
3/118 • Number of events 3 • 90 Days
2.3%
3/132 • Number of events 3 • 90 Days
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hepatic Dysfunction (Liver injury and Impaired Liver function)
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.85%
1/118 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Infections and infestations
Major Infection - Localized Infection
9.8%
13/133 • Number of events 14 • 90 Days
5.9%
7/118 • Number of events 7 • 90 Days
7.6%
10/132 • Number of events 11 • 90 Days
Infections and infestations
Major Infection - Endocarditis
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.85%
1/118 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Infections and infestations
Major Infection - Sepsis
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
1.7%
2/118 • Number of events 2 • 90 Days
3.0%
4/132 • Number of events 4 • 90 Days
Cardiac disorders
Myocardial Infarction - Non-Procedure Related
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Cardiac disorders
Myocardial Infarction - Peri-CABG
1.5%
2/133 • Number of events 2 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Nervous system disorders
Neurological Dysfunction- Transient Ischemic Attack - TIA
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
Nervous system disorders
Neurological Dysfunction- Ischemic Stroke
2.3%
3/133 • Number of events 4 • 90 Days
2.5%
3/118 • Number of events 3 • 90 Days
3.0%
4/132 • Number of events 4 • 90 Days
Nervous system disorders
Neurological Dysfunction- Toxic Metabolic Encephalopathy
1.5%
2/133 • Number of events 2 • 90 Days
0.85%
1/118 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
Nervous system disorders
Neurological Dysfunction- Seizure
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
2.3%
3/132 • Number of events 3 • 90 Days
Nervous system disorders
Neurological Dysfunction- Other Neurological Dysfunction*
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
2.3%
3/132 • Number of events 3 • 90 Days
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal Events (Renal Failure)
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
1.5%
2/132 • Number of events 2 • 90 Days
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory Failure
6.0%
8/133 • Number of events 8 • 90 Days
2.5%
3/118 • Number of events 3 • 90 Days
7.6%
10/132 • Number of events 11 • 90 Days
Cardiac disorders
Heart Failure
1.5%
2/133 • Number of events 2 • 90 Days
3.4%
4/118 • Number of events 4 • 90 Days
6.1%
8/132 • Number of events 9 • 90 Days
Vascular disorders
Venous Thromboembolism Event - Deep Vein Thrombosis
1.5%
2/133 • Number of events 3 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
1.5%
2/132 • Number of events 2 • 90 Days
Vascular disorders
Venous Thromboembolism Event - Pulmonary Embolism
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.85%
1/118 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Vascular disorders
Venous Thromboembolism Event - Other*
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Wound Dehiscence
2.3%
3/133 • Number of events 3 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Endocrine disorders
Adrenal Insufficiency
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Surgical and medical procedures
Aortic Valve Re-operation
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Gastrointestinal disorders
Appendicitis
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.85%
1/118 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Cardiac disorders
Bradycardia
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
1.5%
2/132 • Number of events 2 • 90 Days
Cardiac disorders
Cardiogenic shock
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
Cardiac disorders
Chest Pain
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
Gastrointestinal disorders
Cholecystitis
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.85%
1/118 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dysphagia with PEG tube placement
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Epistaxis
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.85%
1/118 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
General disorders
Fever
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
General disorders
Fluid Overload
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
General disorders
Foot Pain
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
Gastrointestinal disorders
GI Bleed
1.5%
2/133 • Number of events 2 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
1.5%
2/132 • Number of events 2 • 90 Days
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hemothorax
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.85%
1/118 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypercapnia
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
1.5%
2/132 • Number of events 2 • 90 Days
Cardiac disorders
Hypertension
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Gastrointestinal disorders
Intra abdominal bleeding
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Lung mass
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.85%
1/118 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Cardiac disorders
Orthostatic Hypertension
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Gastrointestinal disorders
Pneumoperitoneum
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Post-pericardiotomy Syndrome
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.85%
1/118 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Surgical and medical procedures
Repair of Aorta
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Cardiac disorders
Severe TR requiring TV replacement
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Shortness of Breath
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
Gastrointestinal disorders
Small bowel obstruction/ileus
1.5%
2/133 • Number of events 2 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
3.0%
4/132 • Number of events 4 • 90 Days
Cardiac disorders
Syncope
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
1.7%
2/118 • Number of events 2 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thrombocytopenia
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/118 • 90 Days
0.76%
1/132 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
General disorders
Weakness
0.00%
0/133 • 90 Days
0.85%
1/118 • Number of events 1 • 90 Days
0.00%
0/132 • 90 Days

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Embol-X Embolic Protection Device
n=133 participants at risk
The surgeon may use either the EMBOL-X® Access Device/Aortic Cannula or a standard cannula with the EMBOL-X® filter deployed through a separate introducer sheath. Embol-X Embolic Protection Device: per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
CardioGard Cannula
n=118 participants at risk
The Cardiogard embolic protection device is a curved tip 24-French aortic perfusion cannula. CardioGard Cannula: CardioGard Cannula, per the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Standard Cannula
n=132 participants at risk
Patients in this arm will receive the standard of care surgical procedure using a cannula of the surgeon's choosing.
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute Kidney Injury - Stage 1
15.8%
21/133 • Number of events 22 • 90 Days
11.0%
13/118 • Number of events 13 • 90 Days
15.9%
21/132 • Number of events 21 • 90 Days
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac Arrhythmias - Sustained supraventricular arrhythmia requiring drug treatment or cardioversio
17.3%
23/133 • Number of events 24 • 90 Days
28.8%
34/118 • Number of events 34 • 90 Days
18.2%
24/132 • Number of events 24 • 90 Days
Infections and infestations
Major Infection - Localized Infection
6.0%
8/133 • Number of events 9 • 90 Days
5.1%
6/118 • Number of events 7 • 90 Days
5.3%
7/132 • Number of events 7 • 90 Days

Additional Information

Annetine C. Gelijns, PhD

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Phone: 212-659-9568

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place