The Use of Evicel to Reduce Blood Loss in Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Summary

Application of "Evicel" hemostatic matrix during operation for unilateral total knee replacement surgery (TKA) will result in decreased bleeding and postoperative drain output, a reduction in transfusion requirements, and less reduction of hemoglobin.

Timeline

Start

2010-09

Primary completion

2012-03

Completion

2012-09

Drugs

Indications