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Evaluation of Closed Incision Negative Pressure Dressing (PREVENA) to Prevent Lower Extremity Amputation Wound Complications
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating PREVENA™ PEEL & PLACE™ Dressing Kit for Amputation and 5 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 272 participants across 3 sites in 2 countries.
Detailed Summary
This study is a prospective, multi-center, two-arm, unblinded, and randomized controlled trial with a goal of evaluating the impact of a closed incision negative pressure dressing (PREVENA) on incidence of post-operative wound complications and medical costs in patients undergoing lower extremity amputation.
Study Details
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Interventions
In combination with a negative pressure pump (V.A.C. ® Therapy Unit, KCI USA, Inc.), the Prevena dressing is designed to provide negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) over surgical incisions (incisional NPWT).