AutoCart™ Procedure

Harness the benefits of viable, autologous tissue.
Support improved cartilage repair outcomes1 with the AutoCart procedure, which includes collecting and re-delivering autologous chondrocytes in a single procedure.

The AutoCart procedure is an efficient and cost-effective2 arthroscopic procedure that serves as a primary treatment option for defects that are small and contained with minimal subchondral bone damage.
Collect, Mix, Seal
The AutoCart surgical technique uses the patient's own cells to create a high-quality scaffold for cartilage repair, in combination with the Thrombinator system to rapidly enhance the clotting cascade and produce a thrombin clot to seal the AutoCart graft into the defect, optimizing biologic potential.
A key component of the global AutoCart technique, the GraftNet device is designed to collect autologous tissue for a multitude of applications. Control the particulate size with the universal shaver attachment and make accessing autograft tissue as simple as Resect and Collect™.
Take a closer look.
Take a Second Look
An active 40-year-old female patient presented with chronic medial-sided knee pain. MRI showed a small cartilage defect in the trochlea with minimal subchondral bone damage, which the surgeon treated with the AutoCart™ technique.
Scientific Support for the AutoCart Procedure
Compared to microfracture alone, single-stage autograft cartilage implantation provides superior patient outcomes and fewer negative outcomes associated with osteophyte formation.1 Additionally, the AutoCart procedure has shown a low reoperation rate and satisfactory patient-reported outcomes at 2 years.3
Reimbursement and Claims Guidance
Arthrex supports surgeons through comprehensive reimbursement and claims support, including product-specific information about coding and billing scenarios that may be used for procedures that employ our products.
Note: Information contained in this reimbursement guide is for educational and strategic planning purposes only.