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JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE

Only One Source

Purchase Request No:

Directorate: DSS ________ Department:· Orthopedics ____ _

POC: _ _______ _

Suggested Source: vericel Corporation

1. Description of supplies/services.

The Orthopedic Department requires MACI Implant for a patient scheduled for surgery on . Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation or MACI is a procedure in which a patient's own cells are used to regrow new cartilage for the knee joint. Because of this, it is a two-part procedure. The chondrocytes are sent to the laboratory where the cells are cultivated on a sterile collagen membrane (matrix) for 4 to 6 weeks.

2. Demonstration of contractor I s unique qualifications.

Vericel Corporation is the only company that offers Matrix induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI)

3. Description of market research.

An extensive internet search was used to identify the companies that sell Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI) . Through product information and catalogs are available from the company's website, it was found that Veriee! Corporation is the only company that produces and offers this product or technology.

4. Quantity and dollar value The qrthopedic Department requ�res the Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI} for the amount of

5. Deli very requirements.

Delivery will be made to the MOR no less than one day before surgery on 03 January 2022 by courier to the MOR.

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