The Phase 3 study examined Exparel as a single-dose femoral nerve block in the adductor canal for postsurgical regional analgesia in total knee replacement patients, according to a Sept. 7 news release from the company. The study demonstrated a “statistically significant” reduction in pain scores and opioid consumption through 96 hours after surgery.
Pacira plans to submit a new drug application to the FDA and will seek expansion of the Exparel label to include femoral nerve block in the adductor canal.
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