A patch for repairing defects in a intervertebral disc annulus, including
a substantially thin layer of animal collagen arranged in a substantially
circular shape, a fabric layer disposed beneath the layer of animal
collagen and coupled to the layer of animal collagen by biological glue,
a barrier layer of liquid resistant material disposed beneath the fabric
layer, and coupled to the fabric layer by an adhesive, a plurality of
flexible fibers disposed on a top surface of the patch and oriented in a
radial direction and at least one suture disposed through the patch, the
suture acting as a handle.