ColoSeal™ ICD System Safety and Feasibility Study

This study is evaluating the safety and feasibility of a new device called the ColoSeal ICD System, designed to help protect bowel connections (anastomoses) from leaking after surgery to remove rectal or colon cancer. Anastomotic leaks are a serious complication of this type of surgery. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18–65 years old (up to 70 with limited other health conditions) - You have been diagnosed with rectal or rectosigmoid colon cancer - You are scheduled for elective bowel resection surgery with creation of a bowel reconnection and a temporary protective stoma **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your life expectancy is less than 1 year - You have serious health conditions (ASA classification above 3) or very low albumin - You have an active infection, bleeding disorder, or immune suppression - Your BMI is 40 or higher - You have had pelvic bowel surgery before - You are pregnant or planning to become pregnant - You have an allergy to iodine or components of the device Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.