Comparison of Sugammadex With Neostigmine During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy or Appendectomy (P05699)

Neuromuscular functioning was monitored by applying repetitive Train-Of-Four (TOF) electrical stimulations to the ulnar nerve every 15 seconds & assessing twitch response at the adductor pollicis muscle. T1 and T4 refer to the magnitudes (heights) of the first and fourth twitches, respectively, after TOF nerve stimulation. The T4/T1 Ratio (expressed as a decimal of up to 1.0) indicates the extent of recovery from neuromuscular blockade (NMB). In this study, twitch responses were recorded until the T4/T1 Ratio reached >= 0.9, the minimum acceptable ratio that indicated recovery from NMB. A faster time to recovery of the T4/T1 Ratio to 0.9 indicates a faster recovery from NMB.

Neuromuscular functioning was monitored by applying repetitive TOF electrical stimulations to the ulnar nerve every 15 seconds & assessing twitch response at the adductor pollicis muscle. T1 and T4 refer to the magnitudes (heights) of the first and fourth twitches, respectively, after TOF nerve stimulation. The T4/T1 Ratio (expressed as a decimal of up to 1.0). A faster time to recovery of the T4/T1 Ratio to 0.7 indicates a faster recovery from NMB.

Neuromuscular functioning was monitored by applying repetitive TOF electrical stimulations to the ulnar nerve every 15 seconds & assessing twitch response at the adductor pollicis muscle. T1 and T4 refer to the magnitudes (heights) of the first and fourth twitches, respectively, after TOF nerve stimulation. The T4/T1 Ratio (expressed as a decimal of up to 1.0). A faster time to recovery of the T4/T1 Ratio to 0.8 indicates a faster recovery from NMB.

An SAE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence that at any dose: results in death; is life-threatening; requires in-patient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; or is a congenital anomaly/birth defect.

Participants were monitored for occurrence SAEs for up to 7 days after last dose IMP. Pre-treatment refers to the period from signing of the informed consent up to start of IMP administration. Post-treatment refers to the period from start of IMP administration to 7 days after IMP administration.

An AE is defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Participants were monitored for occurrence AEs for up to 7 days after last dose IMP. Pre-treatment refers to the period from signing of the informed consent up to start of IMP administration. Post-treatment refers to the period from start of IMP administration to 7 days after IMP administration.

Neuromuscular functioning was monitored by applying repetitive TOF electrical stimulations to the ulnar nerve every 15 seconds & assessing twitch response at the adductor pollicis muscle. T1 and T4 refer to the magnitudes (heights) of the first and fourth twitches, respectively, after TOF nerve stimulation. The T4/T1 Ratio (expressed as a decimal of up to 1.0). Faster times to recovery of the T4/T1 Ratios to 0.5 and 0.6 indicate faster recoveries from NMB.

Neuromuscular functioning was monitored by applying repetitive TOF electrical stimulations to the ulnar nerve every 15 seconds & assessing twitch response at the adductor pollicis muscle. T1 and T4 refer to the magnitudes (heights) of the first and fourth twitches, respectively, after TOF nerve stimulation. The T4/T1 Ratio (expressed as a decimal of up to 1.0). A faster time to recovery of the T4/T1 Ratio indicates a faster recovery from NMB.

The time of 1-2 PTC refers to when 1-2 twitches are generated after tetanic stimulation. Time to 1-2 PTC is the time point of the last single twitch >0 or baseline (in case of noise or direct stimulation) within the sequence of a PTC measurement. 1-2 PTC was the target depth of NMB at which sugammadex was to be administered.

The time of reappearance of T2 refers to when the second twitch reappears after TOF stimulation. Reappearance of T2 was the target depth of NMB at which neostigmine was to be administered.

Systolic Blood Pressure was measured at screening, before start of rocuronium administration, before start of IMP administration, at 2, 5, 10, 30 minutes post-IMP administration, and at the post-anesthetic visit (the day after surgery).

Diastolic Blood Pressure was measured at screening, before start of rocuronium administration, before start of IMP administration, at 2, 5, 10, 30 minutes post-IMP administration, and at the post-anesthetic visit (the day after surgery).

Heart Rate was measured at screening, before start of rocuronium administration, before start of IMP administration, at 2, 5, 10, 30 minutes post-IMP administration, and at the post-anesthetic visit (the day after surgery).

Physical examinations were to be conducted at screening (within 7 days prior to surgery) and at the post-anesthetic visit (the day after surgery).

Events were to be collected for the entire period of neuromuscular transmission monitoring and were defined as an occurrence that resulted or could have resulted in: death; a serious deterioration in the state of health of a user; an occurrence which might, if it recurred, lead to death or serious deterioration in health; inaccuracy as well as any inadequacy in the labeling or instructions which could cause misuse or incorrect maintenance or adjustment which might lead to a death or serious deterioration in health; an examination of the medical device or the information supplied with the medical device indicated some factor with the potential for an incident involving death or serious deterioration in health; malfunction or deterioration in characteristics and/or performance of a medical device, which might lead to death, or serious deterioration in health; technical/medical recalls involving risk of death or serious deterioration in the state of health of the user.

Neuromuscular functioning was monitored by applying repetitive TOF electrical stimulations to the ulnar nerve every 15 seconds and assessing twitch response at the adductor pollicis muscle. T1 and T4 refer to the magnitudes (heights) of the 1st and 4th twitches, respectively, after TOF stimulation. The T4/T1 Ratio is expressed as a decimal of up to 1.0. A higher ratio indicates greater recovery from NMB. A decline in the T4/T1 ratio from >=0.9 (indicating a recovery from NMB) to <0.8 for at least three consecutive TOF values was considered to be a reoccurrence of NMB.

Clinical evidence of reoccurrence of NMB or residual NMB was assessed by oxygen saturation (by pulse oximetry) and breath frequency measurements as per routine practice after anesthesia and neuromuscular monitoring.

Any evidence of events due to a possible interaction of sugammadex with endogenous compounds or with exogenous compounds other than rocuronium, was to be recorded.

The monitoring of clinical signs of recovery was to be conducted based on the routine anesthetic procedures at each site.

Thirty days after administration of IMP, female participants of childbearing potential were asked whether they became pregnant during the trial and male participants were asked whether their partner (if of childbearing potential) became pregnant during the trial.

The time of Operating Room admission was defined as the time at which the participant was physically placed into the Operating Room. The time of Operating Room discharge ready was defined as time at which the participant had T4/T1 ratio of ≥0.9 and the participant's wound dressing was in place.

The time of Operating Room admission was defined as the time at which the participant was physically placed into the Operating Room. The time of Operating Room discharge was defined as the actual time the participant was discharged from the Operating Room.

The time of Operating Room discharge ready was defined as time at which the participant had T4/T1 ratio of >=0.9 and the participant's wound dressing was in place. The time of Operating Room discharge was defined as the actual time the participant was discharged from the Operating Room.

The time of IMP administration was defined as the actual time at which IMP administration was started.

The time of IMP administration was defined as the actual time at which IMP administration was started. The time of tracheal extubation was defined as the actual time at which the participant was extubated.

The time of IMP administration was defined as the actual time at which IMP administration was started. The time of Operating Room discharge ready was defined as time at which the participant had T4/T1 ratio of >=0.9 and the participant's wound dressing was in place.

The time of IMP administration was defined as the actual time at which IMP administration was started. The time of Operating Room discharge was defined as the actual time at which the participant was discharged from the Operating Room.

The time of tracheal extubation was defined as the actual time at which the participant was extubated. The time of Operating Room discharge ready was defined as time at which the participant had T4/T1 ratio of >=0.9 and the participant's wound dressing was in place.

The time of tracheal extubation was defined as the actual time at which the participant was extubated. The time of Operating Room discharge was defined as the actual time at which the participant was discharged from the Operating Room.

The time of Operating Room discharge ready was defined as time at which the participant had T4/T1 ratio of >=0.9 and the participant's wound dressing was in place. The time of PACU discharge ready was defined as the time at which the participant had a Modified Aldrete Score >=9. The Modified Aldrete Score was to be assessed at PACU arrival, at 5, 15, 30, 45, 60 minutes after PACU arrival and every 15 minutes thereafter (if applicable) until the participant was ready to be discharged from the PACU. The Modified Aldrete Postoperative Recovery Score (range = 0-10) is calculated based on scores of 0 to 2 each for Activity, Respiration, Circulation, Consciousness and Oxygen Saturation, with a higher score indicating increased postoperative recovery.

The time of Operating Room discharge ready was defined as time at which the participant had T4/T1 ratio of >=0.9 and the participant's wound dressing was in place. The time of PACU discharge was defined as the actual time the participant was discharged from the PACU.

The time of Operating Room discharge was defined as the actual time the participant was discharged from the Operating Room. The time of PACU discharge ready was defined as the time at which the participant had a Modified Aldrete Score >=9. The Modified Aldrete Score was to be assessed at PACU arrival, at 5, 15, 30, 45, 60 minutes after PACU arrival and every 15 minutes thereafter (if applicable) until the participant was ready to be discharged from the PACU. The Modified Aldrete Postoperative Recovery Score (range = 0-10) is calculated based on scores of 0 to 2 each for Activity, Respiration, Circulation, Consciousness and Oxygen Saturation, with a higher score indicating increased postoperative recovery.

The time of Operating Room discharge was defined as the actual time the participant was discharged from the Operating Room. The time of PACU discharge was defined as the actual time the participant was discharged from the PACU.

The time of PACU admit was defined as the actual time the participant was admitted to the PACU. The time of PACU discharge ready was defined as the time at which the participant had a Modified Aldrete Score >=9. The Modified Aldrete Score was to be assessed at PACU arrival, at 5, 15, 30, 45, 60 minutes after PACU arrival and every 15 minutes thereafter (if applicable) until the participant was ready to be discharged from the PACU. The Modified Aldrete Postoperative Recovery Score (range = 0-10) is calculated based on scores of 0 to 2 each for Activity, Respiration, Circulation, Consciousness and Oxygen Saturation, with a higher score indicating increased postoperative recovery.

The time of PACU admit was defined as the actual time the participant was admitted to the PACU. The time of PACU discharge was defined as the actual time the participant was discharged from the PACU.