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App. No. 11/375,183

Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation

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11/375,183
Abstract

An implantable article for cartilage repair by implantation in an animal. The implantable article includes a support matrix, and chondrocyte cells and a bio-compatible adhesive adhered to an edge of the support matrix, wherein the support matrix is absorbable by the animal. The support matrix is a biocompatible material such as collagen, and the adhesive is autologous fibrin.

Claims (15)

1 . An implantable article for cartilage repair by implantation in an animal comprising a support matrix, and chondrocyte cells and a bio-compatible adhesive adhered to an edge of said support matrix, wherein said support matrix is absorbable by the animal.

2 . The implantable article of claim 1 , wherein said support matrix is a sheet-like member capable of supporting growth of the chondrocyte cells and of providing physical integrity to the implantable article to facilitate manipulation thereof.

3 . The implantable article of claim 1 , wherein said support matrix comprises polypeptides or proteins.

4 . The implantable article of claim 1 , wherein said support matrix is collagen.

5 . The implantable article of claim 1 , wherein said collagen is selected from the group consisting essentially of equine, porcine, bovine, ovine and chicken collagen.

6 . The implantable article of claim 1 , wherein said support matrix is solid.

7 . The implantable article of claim 1 , wherein said support matrix is gel-like.

8 . The implantable article of claim 4 , wherein said collagen is collagen Type I.

9 . The implantable article of claim 4 , wherein said collagen is collagen Type II.

10 . The implantable article of claim 1 , wherein said implantable article is reversibly deformable.

11 . The implantable article of claim 1 , wherein said support matrix has a rough side.

12 . The implantable article of claim 11 , wherein said rough side is porous.

13 . The implantable article of claim 1 , wherein said support matrix has a smooth side.

14 . The implantable article of claim 1 , wherein said support matrix has a rough and a smooth side.

15 . The implantable article of claim 1 , wherein said chondrocyte cells and said bio-compatible adhesive are in an admixture.