Tissue fastener

摘要

The present invention provides a surgical fastener made of a bioabsorbable elastomeric material for the repair of tissues. The fastener may be elongated, thereby creating a compression force across or within the tissue being repaired. The present invention also includes embodiments drawn to methods of using the surgical fastener, such as applying the surgical fastener to a ruptured meniscus or using the surgical fastener to attach a fibrous implant or tissue transplant on or in a living tissue.