C. R. Bard

This study tested a new device called FLEX-1 that creates a special blood vessel connection (arteriovenous fistula) for people with advanced kidney disease who need dialysis. Sixteen adults with stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease took part. The goal was to see if the device is s…

This study tested a new device called FLEX-1 to create a special blood vessel connection (arteriovenous fistula) for people with advanced chronic kidney disease who need dialysis. The study included 17 adults with stage 4 or 5 kidney disease. The goal was to see if the device was…

This study tested a device called the everlinQ System in 32 adults with kidney failure who need hemodialysis. The device creates a connection between a vein and artery in the arm to allow easy blood flow for dialysis. The main goals were to see if the connection matures properly …

This study tested a new catheter coated with silver nitrate against the standard PleurX catheter in 119 people with recurrent fluid buildup in the chest due to cancer. The goal was to see if the silver-coated version could seal the space and prevent fluid from coming back more ef…

This study tested a new device that creates a connection between an artery and vein using a needle instead of surgery, making dialysis access easier. It involved 24 adults with kidney failure who needed dialysis. The goal was to see if the device could successfully create this ac…

This study tested a new device called the FLEX System that creates a connection between an artery and a vein (AV fistula) using a small tube inserted through the skin, instead of surgery. The goal was to see if this method is safe and works well for people with chronic kidney dis…

This study looked at how much of the germ-killing ingredient chlorhexidine remains in special dressings after being worn for 7 days. It also checked for a breakdown product called PCA. Forty-five healthy adults wore the dressings, but the study did not test any treatment or cure …

This study tested how well a skin cleaner called ChloraPrep One-Step kills bacteria on the skin before surgery. 27 healthy adults took part. Researchers measured the change in bacteria count 10 minutes after applying the cleaner. The goal was to see if it effectively reduces germ…

This study tested how well a skin disinfectant called ChloraPrep kills bacteria before injections. 25 healthy adults had the disinfectant applied to their skin, and researchers measured the number of bacteria before and after (at 30 seconds and 10 minutes). The goal was to see ho…