NCT07021742Recruiting
BioHealx® Anal Fistula Device Post Market Surveillance Study
Signum Surgical USA Inc.
Start Date
6/14/2025
Completion Date
12/1/2026
Summary
This post market surveillance study is a single arm multicenter study to demonstrate the long-term durability and effectiveness of the BioHealx Anal Fistula Device for fistula-in-ano closure (internal and external fistula openings).
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to 75 years
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 - 75 years
* Presence of Single Continuous Anal Fistula presenting for initial curative surgery
* Failed or Recurrent Anal Fistula Closure
* Minimum of 6-weeks of draining seton placed prior to procedure.
* Availability for follow-up contacts and willingness to complete the Informed Consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Fistula tract shorter than 2cm
* Complex fistula tract (branching)
* Body Mass Index \> 35
* Known uncontrolled diabetes or other systemic condition associated with impaired healing
* Known HIV-positive or immunocompromised
* Rectal prolapse
* Pregnancy
* Rectal / fistula malignancy
* Crohn's disease
* Ulcerative proctitis
* Hidradenitis suppurativa of the anal region
* Pilonidal sinus disease
* Presence of hemorrhoid Involving fistula site
* Continuous use of anti-inflammatory
* Intersphincteric fistula in ano or fistula treatable by simple fistulotomy
* Active infection or abscess involving fistula site
* Known allergy to PLGA material
* Any severe acute or uncontrolled chronic disease that according to the investigator might render the patient unsuitable for the study
* Treatment with an investigational drug or medical device in the past 30 days
Interventions
DEVICE
BioHealx
Conditions
Fistula-in-ano
Locations
The Colorectal Institute
Fort Myers, Florida 33912
United States
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
United States
Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York 10021
United States
Northwell Health
Staten Island, New York 10305
United States
Maininle Health Lankenau
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010
United States
Geisinger
Danville, Pennsylvania 17822
United States