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Flexiva Pulse Registry

Flexiva Pulse Laser Fiber Post-Market Patient Registry

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05027971
Enrollment
201
Registered
2021-08-31
Start date
2021-11-01
Completion date
2023-10-31
Last updated
2025-05-29

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Conditions

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Urinary Calculi

Brief summary

To obtain post-market safety and efficacy data for FlexivaTM Pulse High Power Single-Use Laser Fibers during lithotripsy and soft tissue procedure of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP).

Detailed description

Multi-center, open label, prospective study to document on-going post-market safety and performance of Flexiva Pulse High Power Single-Use Laser Fibers. All subjects meeting the enrollment criteria, signing the consent and undergoing the lithotripsy/HoLEP procedure with the study device(s) will be followed: up to 2 months (60 days) post-discharge from final holmium laser lithotripsy procedure for subjects in the lithotripsy cohort or up to 6 months (180 days + 60 days) post discharge from HoLEP procedure for subjects in the Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) cohort.

Interventions

DEVICEFlexiva Pulse High Power Single-Use Laser Fibers

Flexiva Pulse High Power Single-Use Laser Fibers are intended to be used as a device that transmits Ho:YAG laser energy from cleared laser consoles to urological anatomy.

Sponsors

Boston Scientific Corporation
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

For Lithotripsy cohort: 1. Subject is undergoing treatment for urinary calculi 2. Subject is willing and able to return for all follow-up visits For BPH cohort: 1. Subject is ≥ 40 years of age 2. Subject with a diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with lower urinary tract symptoms 3. IPSS (International Prostate Symptom Score) ≥ 12 4. Qmax (Peak Flow Rate) ≤ 15 mL/s 5. Subject is willing and able to return for all follow-up visits

Exclusion criteria

For Lithotripsy cohort: 1. Subject has uncontrolled bleeding disorders and coagulopathy 2. Subject has untreated urinary tract infection (UTI) 3. Subject requires simultaneous HoLEP procedure For BPH cohort: 1. Subject has a diagnosis of bladder cancer 2. Subject has a diagnosis of prostate cancer 3. Subject with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) ˃ 10 ng/mL suggestive of prostate cancer is not eligible unless patient has concomitant negative prostate biopsy 4. Subject has acute prostatitis, a prostate abscess, or neurogenic bladder 5. Subject has urethral stricture disorder 6. Subject has uncontrolled bleeding disorders and coagulopathy 7. Subject has untreated urinary tract infection (UTI) 8. Subject requires simultaneous upper urinary calculi lithotripsy procedure (not applicable to bladder calculi)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Occurrence of Serious Adverse Device Effects - Primary Safety EndpointUp to 60 days of follow-up for Lithotripsy CohortThe primary safety endpoint is the occurrence of Serious Adverse Device Effects (SADE) related to Flexiva Pulse Laser Fibers during lithotripsy procedures.
Stone Free Rates - Primary Efficacy Endpoint 11 month follow-upIn lithotripsy procedures: Stone clearance assessed by stone free rates (SFR) at the 1 month follow-up. Stone free was defined as clinically nonsignificant, non-obstructive residual fragments of ≤ 3 mm, asymptomatic, and no auxiliary procedures performed between the final Flexiva Pulse holmium laser lithotripsy procedure and the 1-month follow-up.
Change in BPH Symptoms - Primary Efficacy Endpoint 23 month follow-upIn HoLEP procedures: Improvement in BPH symptoms from baseline as measured by favorable change (decrease) in International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) at 3 month follow-up, on a scale of 0 to 35.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Fiber and Scope Compatibility - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 1Through lithotripsy procedure completion, up to 1 day.For Lithotripsy procedures: • Compatibility of the laser fiber with endoscope as measured by whether or not the laser fiber is compatible with the endoscope used in the index procedure, including successful passage and maneuverability without fracture. Tool used will be a yes or no question on the case report form.
Fiber and Scope Compatibility - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 2Through HoLEP procedure completion, up to 1 day.For HoLEP procedures: • Compatibility of the laser fiber with endoscope as measured by whether or not the laser fiber is compatible with the endoscope used in the index procedure, including successful passage and maneuverability without fracture. Tool used will be a yes or no question on the case report form.
Procedure Related AEs and/or ADEs - Secondary Safety EndpointUp to 60 days of follow-up for Lithotripsy CohortProcedure related adverse events and/or adverse device effects related to Flexiva Pulse Laser Fibers, including but not limited to: * Perforation: For Lithotripsy procedures: anywhere in urinary tract. * Hemorrhage resulting in blood loss of ≥ 500mL * Burn
Change in Quality of Life - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 2Up to 3 month follow-upFor HoLEP procedures: Improvement in Quality of Life (QoL) from baseline as measured by favorable change (decrease) in International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) at 3-month follow-up, on a scale of 0 to 6.
Hemostasis - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 2Through HoLEP procedure completion, up to 1 day.For HoLEP procedures: • Hemostasis measured by ability to coagulate during HoLEP procedure. Tool used will be a yes or no question on the case report form.
Change in Uroflowmetry - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 2Up to 3 month follow-upFor HoLEP procedures: • Improvement in uroflowmetry from baseline as measured by change (increase) in maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax) at 3-month follow-up
Ability of Fiber to Deliver Energy - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 1Through lithotripsy procedure completion, up to 1 day.For Lithotripsy procedures: • Ability of the laser fiber to deliver energy as measured by whether or not the Lithotripsy procedure was successfully completed as indicated. Tool used will be a yes or no question on the case report form.
Ability of Fiber to Deliver Energy - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 2Through HoLEP procedure completion, up to 1 day.For HoLEP procedures: Ability of the laser fiber to deliver energy as measured by whether or not the HoLEP procedure was successfully completed as indicated. Tool used will be a yes or no question on the case report form.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

Subjects were considered enrolled in the study after signing and dating the informed consent form and after the lithotripsy/HoLEP procedure was attempted. There was a total of 209 subjects consented and 8 subjects were exited prior to procedure, resulting in a total of 201 subjects enrolled.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Lithotripsy Cohort
Subjects in this cohort will undergo lithotripsy procedure for the treatment of urinary calculi. Flexiva Pulse High Power Single-Use Laser Fibers: Flexiva Pulse High Power Single-Use Laser Fibers are intended to be used as a device that transmits Ho:YAG laser energy from cleared laser consoles to urological anatomy.
99
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Cohort
Subjects in this cohort will undergo Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) procedure for the treatment of BPH. Flexiva Pulse High Power Single-Use Laser Fibers: Flexiva Pulse High Power Single-Use Laser Fibers are intended to be used as a device that transmits Ho:YAG laser energy from cleared laser consoles to urological anatomy.
101
Total200

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up11
Overall StudyNon-study fiber used.01
Overall StudyPhysician Decision73
Overall StudyProtocol Violation02
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject02

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicLithotripsy CohortBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) CohortTotal
Age, Customized
18-64 years
76 Participants37 Participants113 Participants
Age, Customized
<18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Customized
≥65 years
23 Participants64 Participants87 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
42 Participants24 Participants66 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
52 Participants73 Participants125 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
5 Participants4 Participants9 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants2 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants9 Participants11 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 Participants1 Participants2 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
8 Participants6 Participants14 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
87 Participants83 Participants170 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
99 Participants101 Participants200 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
46 Participants0 Participants46 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
53 Participants101 Participants154 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 1000 / 101
other
Total, other adverse events
4 / 10027 / 101
serious
Total, serious adverse events
2 / 1006 / 101

Outcome results

Primary

Change in BPH Symptoms - Primary Efficacy Endpoint 2

In HoLEP procedures: Improvement in BPH symptoms from baseline as measured by favorable change (decrease) in International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) at 3 month follow-up, on a scale of 0 to 35.

Time frame: 3 month follow-up

Population: Change in IPSS total score in BPH subjects from baseline to 3 month post procedure was analyzed. If multiple IPSS scores were collected during the analysis window, only the last IPSS score collected in the window was counted. Visits that occurred from 60 days through 150 days post-operative were considered as 3-month visits. IPSS cannot be obtained in catheterized subjects; 30 subjects had catheters at baseline. 57 subjects had data at both baseline and 3 months post procedure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Lithotripsy CohortChange in BPH Symptoms - Primary Efficacy Endpoint 2-15.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.1
95% CI: [-17.4, -14.2]
Primary

Occurrence of Serious Adverse Device Effects - Primary Safety Endpoint

The primary safety endpoint is the occurrence of Serious Adverse Device Effects (SADE) related to Flexiva Pulse Laser Fibers during lithotripsy procedures.

Time frame: Up to 60 days of follow-up for Lithotripsy Cohort

Population: The primary analysis was performed for the Intent to Treat (ITT) population. The ITT subject population included all subjects who provided written informed consent to be enrolled into the study and had the lithotripsy procedure attempted.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Lithotripsy CohortOccurrence of Serious Adverse Device Effects - Primary Safety Endpoint2 Participants
95% CI: [0.002, 0.07]
Primary

Occurrence of Serious Adverse Device Effects - Primary Safety Endpoint

The primary safety endpoint is the occurrence of Serious Adverse Device Effects (SADE) related to Flexiva Pulse Laser Fibers during HoLEP procedures.

Time frame: Up to 240 days of follow-up for BPH Cohort.

Population: The primary analysis was performed for the Intent to Treat (ITT) population. The ITT subject population included all subjects who provided written informed consent to be enrolled into the study and had the HoLEP procedure attempted.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Lithotripsy CohortOccurrence of Serious Adverse Device Effects - Primary Safety Endpoint3 Participants
95% CI: [0.006, 0.084]
Primary

Stone Free Rates - Primary Efficacy Endpoint 1

In lithotripsy procedures: Stone clearance assessed by stone free rates (SFR) at the 1 month follow-up. Stone free was defined as clinically nonsignificant, non-obstructive residual fragments of ≤ 3 mm, asymptomatic, and no auxiliary procedures performed between the final Flexiva Pulse holmium laser lithotripsy procedure and the 1-month follow-up.

Time frame: 1 month follow-up

Population: The proportion of subjects who achieved stone clearance at 1 month follow-up post lithotripsy procedure was calculated. The analysis used all available cases and the last available visit data was analyzed if multiple post operative visits occurred.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Lithotripsy CohortStone Free Rates - Primary Efficacy Endpoint 154 Participants
95% CI: [0.553, 0.768]
Secondary

Ability of Fiber to Deliver Energy - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 1

For Lithotripsy procedures: • Ability of the laser fiber to deliver energy as measured by whether or not the Lithotripsy procedure was successfully completed as indicated. Tool used will be a yes or no question on the case report form.

Time frame: Through lithotripsy procedure completion, up to 1 day.

Population: Statistics are based on the number of Flexiva Pulse fibers used in all subjects for which data was available.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Lithotripsy CohortAbility of Fiber to Deliver Energy - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 198 Participants
95% CI: [0.963, 1]
Secondary

Ability of Fiber to Deliver Energy - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 2

For HoLEP procedures: Ability of the laser fiber to deliver energy as measured by whether or not the HoLEP procedure was successfully completed as indicated. Tool used will be a yes or no question on the case report form.

Time frame: Through HoLEP procedure completion, up to 1 day.

Population: Statistics are based on the number of Flexiva Pulse fibers used in all subjects for which data was available.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Lithotripsy CohortAbility of Fiber to Deliver Energy - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 299 Participants
95% CI: [0.963, 1]
Secondary

Change in Quality of Life - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 2

For HoLEP procedures: Improvement in Quality of Life (QoL) from baseline as measured by favorable change (decrease) in International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) at 3-month follow-up, on a scale of 0 to 6.

Time frame: Up to 3 month follow-up

Population: The primary analysis was performed for the Intent to Treat (ITT) population where the IPSS QoL score was available at baseline and at 3 months post procedure. The ITT subject population included all subjects who provided written informed consent to be enrolled into the study and had the HoLEP procedure attempted. IPSS QoL score was available for 41 subjects at both timepoints.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Lithotripsy CohortChange in Quality of Life - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 2-3.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.6
95% CI: [-3.9, -2.9]
Secondary

Change in Uroflowmetry - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 2

For HoLEP procedures: • Improvement in uroflowmetry from baseline as measured by change (increase) in maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax) at 3-month follow-up

Time frame: Up to 3 month follow-up

Population: The analysis was performed for the Intent to Treat (ITT) population where Qmax was available at baseline and at 3 months post procedure. The ITT subject population included all subjects who provided written informed consent to be enrolled into the study and had the HoLEP procedure attempted. Qmax was available for 58 subjects at both timepoints.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Lithotripsy CohortChange in Uroflowmetry - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 215.0 mL/sStandard Deviation 13.9
95% CI: [11.3, 18.6]
Secondary

Fiber and Scope Compatibility - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 1

For Lithotripsy procedures: • Compatibility of the laser fiber with endoscope as measured by whether or not the laser fiber is compatible with the endoscope used in the index procedure, including successful passage and maneuverability without fracture. Tool used will be a yes or no question on the case report form.

Time frame: Through lithotripsy procedure completion, up to 1 day.

Population: Statistics are based on the number of Flexiva Pulse fibers used in all subjects for which data was available.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Lithotripsy CohortFiber and Scope Compatibility - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 198 Participants
95% CI: [0.963, 1]
Secondary

Fiber and Scope Compatibility - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 2

For HoLEP procedures: • Compatibility of the laser fiber with endoscope as measured by whether or not the laser fiber is compatible with the endoscope used in the index procedure, including successful passage and maneuverability without fracture. Tool used will be a yes or no question on the case report form.

Time frame: Through HoLEP procedure completion, up to 1 day.

Population: Statistics are based on the number of Flexiva Pulse fibers used in all subjects for which data was available.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Lithotripsy CohortFiber and Scope Compatibility - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 288 Participants
95% CI: [0.81, 0.943]
Secondary

Hemostasis - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 2

For HoLEP procedures: • Hemostasis measured by ability to coagulate during HoLEP procedure. Tool used will be a yes or no question on the case report form.

Time frame: Through HoLEP procedure completion, up to 1 day.

Population: The analysis was performed for the Intent to Treat (ITT) population. The ITT subject population included all subjects who provided written informed consent to be enrolled into the study and had the HoLEP procedure attempted.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Lithotripsy CohortHemostasis - Secondary Efficacy Endpoint 299 Participants
95% CI: [0.963, 1]
Secondary

Procedure Related AEs and/or ADEs - Secondary Safety Endpoint

Procedure related adverse events and/or adverse device effects related to Flexiva Pulse Laser Fibers, including but not limited to: * Perforation: For Lithotripsy procedures: anywhere in urinary tract. * Hemorrhage resulting in blood loss of ≥ 500mL * Burn

Time frame: Up to 60 days of follow-up for Lithotripsy Cohort

Population: The analysis was performed for the Intent to Treat (ITT) population. The ITT subject population included all subjects who provided written informed consent to be enrolled into the study and had the lithotripsy procedure attempted. There were no reports of perforations, hemorrhages, or burns in the Lithotripsy cohort.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Lithotripsy CohortProcedure Related AEs and/or ADEs - Secondary Safety Endpoint6 Participants
Secondary

Procedure Related AEs and/or ADEs - Secondary Safety Endpoint

Procedure related adverse events and/or adverse device effects related to Flexiva Pulse Laser Fibers, including but not limited to: * Perforation: For HoLEP procedures: in prostate capsule, bladder, and/or urethra * Hemorrhage resulting in blood loss of ≥ 500mL * Burn

Time frame: Up to 240 days of follow-up for BPH Cohort.

Population: The analysis was performed for the Intent to Treat (ITT) population. The ITT subject population included all subjects who provided written informed consent to be enrolled into the study and had the lithotripsy procedure attempted. There were no reports of perforations or burns in the BPH cohort; 2 hemorrhages occurred in the ITT population.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Lithotripsy CohortProcedure Related AEs and/or ADEs - Secondary Safety Endpoint31 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026