Market Observation Study on Implantable Ports

Prospective, monocentric observational study on the use of implantable pfmmedical ports for vascular access and patient satisfaction.

This observational study will analyse patient satisfaction, use and safety after implantation of a Jet Port® Plus II Contrast, T-Port Contrast or T-Port Low Profile Contrast. The pfmmedical port systems are designed for intermittent to long-term intravenousIntravenous (from the Latin "intra" (inner, inside) and "vena" (vein)) refers, e.g., to the administration of a medication via a vein. treatment, e.g. for the administrationMedical term for administering or dispensing medication to patients. of chemotherapeutic agents, antibiotics and blood products.

Study Objectives

Primary Endpoint

The primary endpoint is that patient satisfaction after the intervention is not worse than the satisfaction determined in the current literature. Satisfaction is determined by means of the patient questionnaire (6 months after implantation).

Descriptive Analyses

  • Evaluation of the clinical application: Implantation, as well as the application of intravenous treatment and port care
  • Documentation of the complication rate and type of complications during and after the surgery

Status of the Study

Completed

Study Center

  • University Hospital Heidelberg

Further study details