New device may save more blood during heart and lung surgeries
NCT ID NCT05545930
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two methods of recovering blood from surgical sponges used during heart and lung surgeries: manually wringing them by hand versus using an FDA-approved automated suction device called ProCell. Researchers will check how well each method preserves red blood cells and how much blood is recovered. The goal is to see if the automated device is better at keeping blood healthy for return to the patient.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that the automated device recovers blood more safely and efficiently, potentially improving patient outcomes during surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all surgeries or patients. It is not testing a new treatment, just comparing existing methods.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States