V-Loc 90 Absorbable Wound Closure device vs. Monocryl absorbable sutures for wound closure.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Wound closure; Surgery - Surgical techniques

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611001030965
• Lead Sponsor: Peninsula Health

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-09-28
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Elective reconstruction surgery
18 years or older.
In overall good health.
Elective reconstructive surgery (abdominoplasty or autologous breast reconstruction).
American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) class 1 or 2

Exclusion Criteria

Previous allergic reaction to synthetic suture materials,
Diabetes,
concominant use of steroid medication,
Skin sepsis or systemic fever,
BMI > 35,
History of keloid or hypertrophic scar formation or
other dermatologic conditions known to impair
wound healing,
History of immunosuppressive drug use,
History of chronic alcohol or drug abuse within the
past 1 year,
American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) class 3 or 4

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified