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The primary objective of this pivotal study is to determine if a new antimicrobial dressing, applied to the sternal incisions of cardiac surgical subjects, will demonstrate a decreased cumulative incidence rate(CI) of localized, superficial infections at the sternal incisional site as compared to the control group, regular, non-antimicrobial dressing.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELFAâ„¢ A.M.D. Island dressing | Device |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Decreased cumulative incidence rate of superficial surgical site infections localized at the sternal incision in the treatment group as compared to the control group. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Reduction of microbial log counts at the incisional site in the treatment group compared to the control group; Decreased cumulative incidence of mediastinitis in the treatment group as compared to the control group |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Katie Kavounis, MPH | Tyco Healthcare/Kendall | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Duke University | Durham | North Carolina | 27705 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D013530 | Surgical Wound Infection |
| ID | Term |
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| D014946 | Wound Infection |
| D007239 | Infections |
| D011183 | Postoperative Complications |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
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| D013568 |
| Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |