Single Center, Prospective, Randomized, Blinded Evaluator Trial to Determine the Effect of Cormatrix Pericardial Patch on In Vivo Remodeling and Reducing Adhesions in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients with a Planned or Anticipated Re-operation

Sponsor: CorMatrix Cardiovascular, Inc.

Investigator: Eric Mendeloff, MD
Research Coordinator: Tina Worley, RN, BSN

Designated Site: Medical City Dallas


The primary objective of this trial is to determine the safety and effectiveness of the CorMatrix Pericardial Patch in remodeling of the patch into pericardium and reducing adhesions around the patch in pediatric cardiac surgery patients likely to undergo a second thoracic surgery within one year.