New device may save more blood during heart and lung surgeries
NCT ID NCT05545930
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 29 times
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.
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What this could mean
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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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