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App. No. 16/847,834

COLLAGEN FIBER RIBBONS WITH INTEGRATED FIXATION SUTURES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

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App. No.
16/847,834
Abstract

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

Claims (4)

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.

Assignments (2)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 25, 2024
From: MIMEDX GROUP, INC.
To: CITIZENS BANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 066250/0132 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 14, 2020
From: KOOB, THOMAS J.; LI, MENGYAN
To: MIMEDX GROUP, INC.
Reel/Frame 052388/0896 →