Method, instruments, and kits for autologous transplantation
View Patent ↗Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
1. A cartilage repair structure comprising a cell free component having a porous surface and a hemostatic effect; and chondrocytes adhered to said porous surface.
2. The cartilage repair structure of claim 1 , wherein said component is collagen.
3. The cartilage repair structure of claim 1 , wherein said component is type I and type III collagen.
4. The cartilage repair structure of claim 1 , wherein said component is resorbable.
5. The cartilage repair structure of claim 1 , wherein said chondrocytes are allogenic.
6. The cartilage repair structure of claim 1 , wherein said chondrocytes are xenogenic.
7. The cartilage repair structure of claim 1 , wherein said chondrocytes are autologous.
8. The cartilage repair structure of claim 1 , further comprising a biocompatible adhesive.
9. The cartilage repair structure of claim 1 , wherein said component is adapted to be disposed over a cartilage defect.
10. The cartilage repair structure of claim 1 , wherein said component is adapted to be disposed in a cartilage defect.