| Full Name | MACI® (autologous cultured chondrocytes on a porcine collagen membrane) |
| Drug | MACI |
| Manufacturer | Vericel Corporation |
| Route of Administration | Surgery |
| Site of Care | Healthcare Facility |
| Approved Indication | The repair of symptomatic, single or multiple full-thickness cartilage defects of the knee with or without bone involvement in adults |
| Disease | Cartilage Defect Repair |
| Therapeutic Area | Orthopedics; Cell & Gene Therapy |
| Enrollment Form Link | MACI Enrollment Form |
| Phone Number | 800-388-1903 |
| Fax Number | N/A |
| Product Website | maci.com |
About Cartilage Defect Repair
Cartilage is the tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of your bones at a joint. Healthy cartilage helps people move by allowing the bones to glide over each other. It also protects bones by preventing them from rubbing against each other. Unlike other tissues, cartilage does not repair itself and can become a chronic problem, often getting worse as time goes on. If conservative treatment does not work to relieve pain, surgery is often the answer.