About this trial
This trial is being conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Phasix™ Mesh implantation at the time of midline fascial closure compared to primary suture closure in preventing a subsequent incisional hernia in subjects at risk for incisional hernia after open midline laparotomy surgery.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Must be ≥ 18 years of age
Elective, open midline laparotomy ≥ 5 cm
Willing and able to provide written informed consent
Hernia risk equal to moderate or greater
Disqualifiers
Previous hernia repair
Emergent surgery
Creation of skin flaps is preplanned
Preplanned 2nd surgery
Trial design
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Phasix™ Mesh
DevicePhasix™ Mesh is a resorbable mesh prepared from Poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB).
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Rate of Incisional Hernia
The primary endpoint of the trial is the occurrence of incisional hernia in each treatment group (Phasix™ Mesh or Control Group)
Secondary outcomes
Rate of Incisional Hernia
Rate of incisional hernia at each follow up time point
Rate of Device-related Adverse Events (AEs)
Rate of Device-related Adverse Events (AEs)
Length of surgical procedure in minutes
Length of surgical procedure in minutes
Length of time for wound closure in minutes
Length of time for wound closure in minutes