Can reused surgical tools be just as good? new study tests Eco-Friendly wands for tonsil surgery

NCT ID NCT07635719

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will compare new, single-use coblator wands with reprocessed (cleaned and reused) wands in 30 children having tonsil or adenoid surgery. The main goal is to see if surgeons are just as comfortable using the reprocessed wands. The study also looks at technical issues and environmental costs. If reprocessed wands work well, they could reduce waste and save money.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Coblator ablation wand (device)
What this could lead to: If reprocessed wands work as well as new ones, this could reduce medical waste and lower costs for common surgeries.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study (30 patients) that only measures surgeon comfort, not patient outcomes. Reprocessed wands might not perform identically in all cases.

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ADENOIDECTOMY TONSILLECTOMY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Hosptial at Montefiore
RECRUITING

The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States

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