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

NCT04163224 | Withdrawn FDA Device

• 1 other identifier: 0719-2
• Study Type: observational
• Target: N/A
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Rib Fracture Multiple

Keywords

multiple rib fractures; chest stabilization; rib plates

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Fracture stability

  Evaluated by a computed tomography (CT) scan. Rib fractures repaired with RibFix Advantage should demonstrate continuity without overlap

  3 months post-implantation

• Device integrity

  Evaluated by a computed tomography (CT) scan. Images should demonstrate no plate migration, no post/cap migration and no plate fracture

  3 months post-implantation

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Adverse Events of Interest

  From the the date of implantation until the day of hospital discharge, or up to 10 days post-implantation, whichever occurs first; 30 days post surgery; 3 month post-implantation

Interventions

RibFix Advantage DEVICE

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.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients treated for rib fracture repair using RibFix Advantage System alone or in combination with other methods for rib fracture repair

You may qualify if:

• 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)

You may not qualify if:

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Zimmer Biomet: lead

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Study Officials

• Mark Sun

  Zimmer Biomet

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: INDUSTRY
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 8, 2019
• First Posted: November 14, 2019
• Study Start: April 1, 2020
• Primary Completion: August 30, 2020
• Study Completion: December 30, 2020
• Last Updated: September 1, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share