Collagen Membrane for Guided Cartilage Regeneration

Treatment of focal cartilaginous lesions using Steadman microfracture technique. MeRG is a Type-1 collagen bi-layer membrane obtained from equine Achilles tendon Biological Chamber Lock in the mesenchymal cells in situ Boosting regeneration 2 Membranes in 1 Better adhesion & protection ELIGIBILITY Grade III and IV focal lesions of the cartilage according to Outbridge (involvement of the subchondral bone), defect size in excess of 2 cm2, depth of defect up to 5-6 mm. Patient age: 18-55 yrs. EXCLUSION CRITERA Hypersensitivity to collagen, related cartilaginous defects (kissing lesions), hemophilia,...

SURGICAL APPLICATIONS Techniques 1 Mini-Arthrotomy 2 Arthroscopy-CO2 MeRG at work - Quick Reference 1 Debridement of chondral lesion 2 Dry shaping, hydration with physiological or with biological fluids for cell enrichment (PRP, Bone Marrow Concentrate) for 2-3 minutes. 3 Membrane is deployed on the lesion following its microperforation. 4 MeRG is fixated by applying fibrin glue on the edges. Smooth side Rough side Cartilage Microfracturing Hole MSCs Subchondral Bone The application of MeRG® and the sealing of the biological chamber PRODUCT BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. Gianakos, A.L., et al., Clinical application...

MeRG Product Range BCG-merg BIOCOLLAGEN MeRG Membrane BCG-mergK/Q BIOCOLLAGEN MeRG Membrane BCG-mergS BIOCOLLAGEN MeRG Soft Membrane Bioteck S.p.A. Headquarters: Via E. Fermi 49 - 36057 Arcugnano (Vicenza) - Italy Tel. +39 0444 289366 - fax: +39 0444 285272 [email protected] - www.bioteck.com Production and R&D Center: Via G. Agnelli, 3 - 10020 Riva presso Chieri (Turin) - Italy Collagen Membrane -1 pc. 50 x 50 x 0.2 mm. Collagen Membrane -1 pc. 30 x 30 x 0.2 mm. Collagen Soft Membrane -1 pc. 50 x 50 x 0.4 mm.