A single-stage, off-the-shelf solution for knee cartilage and osteochondral defects, with or without mild to moderate osteoarthritis (KL 0-3) comprised of a proprietary biomaterial that is porous and biocompatible.
Derived from a naturally occurring calcium carbonate known as aragonite, the CARTIHEAL Implant is a biphasic scaffold for cartilage repair and subchondral bone restoration.
Shown to deliver clinically meaningful improvements in pain, function and quality of life,*4,5 the CARTIHEAL Implant is the only device approved for the treatment of knee cartilage and osteochondral defects in patients with or without mild to moderate osteoarthritis (KL 0-3).1
The CARTIHEAL Implant is designed to help the body repair knee cartilage and restore damaged bone;2-5 shown to be largely resorbed by the body within 18 months.3,4,6
Deepen your understanding of the intra-operative workflow and instrumentation for the CARTIHEAL Implant's single-stage procedure.
To learn more about our S+N Sports Medicine portfolio, please visit our Knee Repair Page on VuMedi.
* Over 2 and 4 yr follow-up; standard of care = microfracture or debridement.
** Illustration only; not an actual representation.
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