New stitch tool tested in robot surgeries shows promise

NCT ID NCT03937011

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ethicon, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a special stitch device (STRATAFIX Spiral PDS Plus) used in robot-assisted surgeries for weight loss (sleeve gastrectomy) and hysterectomy. 161 adults took part. The main goal was to see how well it controlled bleeding after stitching. Doctors also rated how easy it was to use. The study was completed and provides information on the device's performance in real-world settings.

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Conditions

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obesity disorder uterine disorder

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BARIATRIC - SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY STAPLE LINE REINFORCEMENT GYNECOLOGY - VAGINAL CUFF CLOSURE

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Locations

Albany Medical

Albany, New York, 12208, United States
Baptist Health South Florida

Miami, Florida, 33173, United States
Klinuk fur Allgemelne, Viszeral-ThoraxTransplantations- und Kinderchirurgie

Kiel, Germany
Lenox Hill hospital

New York, New York, 10075, United States
Mt. Sinai

New York, New York, 10029, United States
Universitaetsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf

Hamburg, Germany
University Pisa

Pisa, Italy
University of Naples

Naples, Italy

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