Clinical Evidence
Our mission at Affix Medical is grounded in rigorous clinical research. Explore our published literature and white papers detailing the need for improved drainage catheter securement.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Published
Adverse Events of Surgical Drain Placement: An Analysis of the NSQIP Database
TLDR: Using national surgical outcomes data, we found that drains—while often
necessary—can be associated with higher infection rates and longer hospital stays. These
findings highlight the need for safer, more reliable drain technologies.
Published
Adverse Events After Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage: A 10-Year Retrospective Analysis
TLDR: In more than 2,300 biliary drainage procedures, complications were
frequent—most commonly bile leaks, catheter occlusion, and drain dislodgement. Improving how
drains are stabilized and managed could meaningfully reduce these adverse events.
Published
Assessing Quality-of-Life and Usability Associated With Percutaneous Drainage Catheters
TLDR: This study assesses patient-reported quality of life (QoL) and drain usability, finding that percutaneous drains negatively impact QoL and have sub-optimal usability. The findings highlight the critical need for improved drain fixation strategies and optimized patient education.
White Papers & Clinical Studies
White Paper
Clinical Evaluation of the Affix Clip™: A Prospective Human Usability Study
TLDR: A prospective pilot usability study conducted at Northwestern Memorial Hospital evaluating the device using the System Usability Scale (SUS). The Affix Clip™ achieved a SUS score of 94.2 (vs. 68.1 for standard of care) with zero catheter dislodgements and high patient satisfaction.
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