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A method for fabricating a device for repairing torn tissue or muscle such as the meniscus of the knee. The device includes a pair of anchoring members having a plurality of barb-like projections extending outwardly therefrom. The anchoring members are joined by a flexible linking member which conne

A method for fabricating a device for repairing torn tissue or muscle such as the meniscus of the knee. The device includes a pair of anchoring members having a plurality of barb-like projections extending outwardly therefrom. The anchoring members are joined by a flexible linking member which connects the ends of the anchoring members opposite one another. Such a device can be fabricated by insert molding of the appropriate members together.

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What is claimed is: 1. Method for fabricating a composite device of two components possessing different flexibilities, comprising the steps of:placing a first component which is in woven, braided or knitted form in a mold cavity of a mold;heating thermoplastic material forming a second less flexible

What is claimed is: 1. Method for fabricating a composite device of two components possessing different flexibilities, comprising the steps of:placing a first component which is in woven, braided or knitted form in a mold cavity of a mold;heating thermoplastic material forming a second less flexible component to a temperature sufficient to melt the material and render the same in flowable condition;introducing the molten material into the mold cavity until the molten material fills the cavity and surrounds an outer portion of the first component previously placed in the cavity; andallowing the molten material in the cavity to cool and solidify to form a solid, substantially rigid component;whereby secure reliable attachment is formed between the first and second components having different flexibilities.