Unitary surgical devices (10) are disclosed. One group of the illustrated
devices has a pair of biocompatible, bioresorbable anchors (16,18)
connected to fixed lengths suture. The anchors (16,18) and fixed length
of suture are connected to each other prior to surgery. Another group of
unitary surgical devices has a pair of fixating mechanisms (15,17)
connected to a base (21) prior to surgery. The second group of
illustrated devices generally includes extracellular matrix material
either as part of the base (21) or supported on the base (21). The
extracellular matrix material serves as tissue regenerating material. In
the second group of unitary surgical devices, the fixating mechanisms
illustrated generally comprise suture, anchors or pre-formed holes in the
base. All of the illustrated unitary surgical devices are useful in
repairing a damaged meniscus. The first group of unitary surgical devices
can be used to approximate inner surfaces of a tear in the meniscus. The
second group of devices can be used either as an insert to be placed
between and approximated to the inner surfaces of the tear or as an
insert to replace a void in the meniscus left after a meniscectomy.