Experiences With Automated Surgical Drainage in Cardiac Surgery

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Thoraguard Surgical Drainage System in a real-world clinical environment. It is believed that this system will offer functional and clinical benefits over the current standard of care system for the removal of surgical fluids following cardiac surgery. Observations, experiences, and outcomes in a single hospital setting will be collected for the Thoraguard Surgical Drainage System.

Detailed Description
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The Thoraguard System is intended for use for drainage of blood, fluids, and gases following cardiac and thoracic surgery. The system consists of an electronic control module, drainage kit (fluid collection canister and drainage line), and chest tube kit with novel chest tube. The system continuously monitors chest tube and drainage line patency, automatically clears the chest tube and drainage line from build-up, and provides digital readings of fluid output trends. Additionally, the system has patient safety alarms to notify clinical staff of an unexpected event associated with post-operative drainage. These functions offer significant improvements over current standard of care. Reliable post-operative drainage, reduced workload, and decreased variability in chest tube maintenance procedures have the potential to increase patient safety, reduce complications, and improve patient experience.

Official Title
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Experiences With Automated Surgical Drainage in Cardiac Surgery

Conditions
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Hemorrhage

Intervention / Treatment
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* Device: Blood drainage post cardiac surgery


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Adult (age ≥ 18) Patient undergoing non-emergent cardiac surgery Anticipated requirement for mediastinal chest tube drainage Exclusion Criteria: Emergency surgery Re-do surgery Prior cardiac surgery Congenital cardiac disease or deformation Transplant surgery Ventricular Assist Device Surgery Suspected pulmonary air leak Atrial fibrillation In the opinion of the investigator the patient is unsuitable for the study for any other legitimate reason including incarceration, pre-existing medical or psychiatric condition, or interfering medications Known previous or concurrent enrollment in a clinical trial that, in the opinion of the investigator, might interfere with the objectives of this clinical trial Pregnancy

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Treatment Group<br>Patients selected to participate. | Device: Blood drainage post cardiac surgery<br>* Blood drainage post cardiac surgery with Thoraguard Surgical Drainage System.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Device User Experience Survey | The Device User Experience Survey is an unvalidated, Sponsor-generated questionnaire aimed to increase the Sponsor's understanding of the usability of the Thoraguard Surgical Drainage System. The questionnaire asks approximately 15 questions (includes yes/no responses, rating scales, and fill-in-the-blank sections) and is to be completed by the treating clinicians at the completion of the study. A summary of all treating clinician responses will be generated at the completion of the study to summarize the overall user experience with the device. | At study completion - approximate 6 months. |