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Autologous cultured chondrocytes

Generic Name
Autologous cultured chondrocytes
Brand Names
Carticel
Drug Type
Biotech
Unique Ingredient Identifier
D5P3K3V822

Overview

Autologous cultured chrondrocytes are used as autologous cell therapy to repair articular cartilage injuries in the knee (femoral condyle) due to acute or repetitive trauma. It serves as an alternative repair treatment for patients with inadequate response to pre-existing surgical methods. The surgical implantation shows a tolerable safety profile and efficacy up to 4 years, but it is not indicated for patients with osteoarthritis. It has been used since 1995 as Carticel and gained biologic license in 1997. The surgical implantation was first performed in Sweden.

Indication

in Autologous cultured chondrocytes are indicated the repair of symptomatic, single or multiple full-thickness cartilage defects of the knee with or without bone involvement in adults aged 55 years and less. They are not indicated for use in joints other than the knee.

Associated Conditions

  • Articular Cartilage Defects in the Knee Joint

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Vericel Corporation
69866-1025
INTRA-ARTICULAR
1.2e+007 1 in 1 1
2/6/2017

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