N/A
Completed N=41
Air Barrier System Device to Reduce Contamination in Posterior Spine Surgery
Surgery
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01559506 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
41
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2015
Primary outcomePrimary: CFU Density — 5.05; 1.55 CFU/m^3
Summary
The objective of this study is to determine whether the Air Barrier System (ABS) reduces airborne colony-forming units (e.g. bacteria) present at surgery sites during posterior spinal procedures
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY CFU Density |
5.05; 1.55 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Adult patients undergoing lumbar and cervical laminectomy with instrumentation.
Exclusion Criteria
- Active infection
- Prior prosthesis infection
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01559506). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.