Abyrx, Inc.
This is a retrospective study based on analysis real world data obtained from hospitals that have adopted use of Montage or Montage-CT for use following sternotomy. The analysis will report the post-operative use of analgesic medication (including opioids) and compare the use against a control group consisting of patients operated by the same surgeon concurrently or prior to adoption of Montage or Montage-CT for use in sternotomy closure.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female \> 19 years of age. 2. Underwent non-emergent cardiac surgery (isolated coronary artery by-pass grafting and/or isolated valve surgery). 3. Full median sternotomy approach - with/without cardiopulmonary bypass. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Recent CPR. 2. Previous cardiac surgery (redo sternotomy). 3. Emergency surgery (operative intervention within 24 hrs of assessment). 4. Chronic lung disease. 5. BMI \> 40. 6. Use of sternal plate systems for closure. 7. Recent antiplatelet therapy. 8. Previous radiotherapy to the chest; receiving immunosuppressive therapy…
Application of Montage or Montage-CT Settable Resorbable Bone Putty to the cut sternal edge at the time of closure.
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