CONTINUOUS LOOP AND BUTTON ASSEMBLY

摘要

Fixation assemblies (22) having a button (4) captured by a continuous (i.e., closed) loop of fiber (1), such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber are disclosed herein. Preferred assemblies are constructed such that the intact button (4) cannot be detached from the continuous loop (1) without breaking or opening the loop of fiber (1). The closed fiber (1) advantageously contains at least one or two stitched, or otherwise secured or reinforced, sections (20, 21) positioned on the loop.