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Active substance

Spheroids of human autologous matrix associated chondrocytes

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EMA European Union — centrally authorised medicines

Spherox CO.DON Gmbh · Authorised · authorised 10 Jul 2017 · ATC M09AX02

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Repair of symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the femoral condyle and the patella of the knee (International Cartilage Repair Society [ICRS] grade III or IV) with defect sizes up to 10 cm2 in adults.

UK MHRA United Kingdom — marketing authorisations

ProductAuthorisationHolderLegal status
SPHEROX 10 70 SPHEROIDS/CM2 IMPLANTATION SUSPENSIONPLGB 57261/0001CO.DON GMBHPOM

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