Collagen fiber ribbons with integrated fixation sutures and methods of making the same

Abstract

The disclosure describes implantable bioprosthesis and constructs having an implantable woven ribbon with at least one integrated suture.

1 . A method of repairing soft tissue, comprising:
 placing a ribbon comprising synthetic collagen fibers and at least one integrated suture either (i) held only by weft yarns of the ribbon over a length of the ribbon or (ii) defined by longer collagen warp fibers of the ribbon, such that lengths of the at least one suture extend a distance beyond each end of the ribbon in a patient's body; and   attaching the at least one suture to local structure using the extending lengths to affix the ribbon in a desired position in the patient's body thereby repairing soft tissue in the patient's body.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the attaching and placing steps are carried out to repair a tendon or a ligament.