Minimal Invasive Approach for Surgical Repair of Rib Fractures With a Novel Intrathoracic Device

NCT ID: NCT04163224

Last Updated: 2020-09-01

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

WITHDRAWN

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-04-01

Study Completion Date

2020-12-30

Brief Summary

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A retrospective review of demographics and adverse events from cases completed with the RibFix Advantage System. Evaluation of device integrity, and performance by a prospective CT scan with a minimum of 3 months post-implantation.

Detailed Description

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The RibFix Advantage System is a novel intrathoracic titanium plating system that is FDA-cleared for the treatment of rib fractures. The RibFix Advantage System is designed to be implanted in a less invasive procedure where plates are introduced and placed on the pleural cortex of the rib during video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Intrathoracic plate placement allows for smaller cutaneous incisions and less muscle disruption, which may aid in patient recovery compared to traditional open reduction internal fixation systems that are currently available.

The purpose of this study is to gather the first clinical data on this novel device in the context of a case series of patients with radiologic and quality-of-life follow-up.

Conditions

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Rib Fracture Multiple

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Interventions

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RibFix Advantage

Class II device in the United States; consists of bridges (with locking posts) and locking caps for the thoracoscopic fixation and stabilization of ribs. These implants are manufactured from commercially pure titanium and titanium alloys. When fully assembled, the bridge plate is placed on the underside of the rib (pleural cortex); the threaded locking posts extend through pre-drilled holes in the rib, and the locking caps are fixed to the locking post on the anterior (cutaneous) side of the rib. The combined threaded locking post and cap provides for fixation of the bridge and stabilization of the fracture.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male or Female
* ≥ 18 years old (no upper limit)
* Underwent surgical repair of rib fracture(s) with the RibFix Advantage System alone or in combination with other systems for fracture repair
* Signed Informed Consent Form for participation in a clinical trial
* Willing and able to return for a follow-up visit (includes a computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest)

Exclusion Criteria

* Off label use of RibFix Advantage (e.g., active or latent infection at the time of implantation, sepsis, metal sensitivity)
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Zimmer Biomet

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Mark Sun

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Zimmer Biomet

References

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Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Majercik S, Wilson E, Gardner S, Granger S, VanBoerum DH, White TW. In-hospital outcomes and costs of surgical stabilization versus nonoperative management of severe rib fractures. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2015 Oct;79(4):533-8; discussion 538-9. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000000820.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Edwards JG, Clarke P, Pieracci FM, Bemelman M, Black EA, Doben A, Gasparri M, Gross R, Jun W, Long WB, Lottenberg L, Majercik S, Marasco S, Mayberry J, Sarani B, Schulz-Drost S, Van Boerum D, Whitbeck S, White T; Chest Wall Injury Society collaborators. Taxonomy of multiple rib fractures: Results of the chest wall injury society international consensus survey. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2020 Feb;88(2):e40-e45. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000002282. No abstract available.

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Reference Type RESULT
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Reference Type RESULT
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Reference Type RESULT
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Majercik S, Vijayakumar S, Olsen G, Wilson E, Gardner S, Granger SR, Van Boerum DH, White TW. Surgical stabilization of severe rib fractures decreases incidence of retained hemothorax and empyema. Am J Surg. 2015 Dec;210(6):1112-6; discussion 1116-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.08.008. Epub 2015 Sep 18.

Reference Type RESULT
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Reference Type RESULT
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Reference Type RESULT
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Reference Type RESULT
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Reference Type RESULT
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Reference Type RESULT
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Other Identifiers

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0719-2

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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