Maci ® is made up of your own (autologous) cells that are expanded and placed onto a film that is implanted into the area of the cartilage damage and absorbed back into your own tissue. Learn about how maci and aci differ. During the maci implant procedure, your surgeon will prepare your knee by removing the damaged cartilage
The maci implant is shaped to match the defect, then placed and secured. Maci is a third generation aci that repairs damaged knee cartilage To help assist you prior to and throughout your maci procedure, the my maci app is an excellent resource for personalized guidance on how to prepare, what to expect, and how to make the best of your rehabilitation program.
− the maci surgical implantation kit may be used to assist with maci knee surgery via arthrotomy − the maci arthroscopic instruments may be used to assist with arthroscopic delivery Ensure instruments selected are appropriately matched to the defect size
