Reinforced tissue patch

摘要

A method of improving the mechanical properties of a tissue patch is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a tissue patch and placing at least one barbed suture along at least a portion of the tissue patch. The method may further include the step of placing one or more additional barbed sutures in a laterally spaced relation to the barbed suture. The barbed suture may be biodegradable or non-biodegradable.

主权项

1. A reinforced tissue graft comprising:
a tissue patch; and at least one barbed suture received within the tissue patch, wherein barbs of the at least one barbed suture are completely maintained within a thickness of the tissue patch, wherein the tissue patch is one of an allograft, a xenograft, or an autograft.