Composite material for tissue repair

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a biocompatible composite and method for its use in repairing tissue defects, including defects in cartilage. The biocompatible composite includes a fibrous polymeric component and a polymerizable agent, which is capable of forming the biocompatible composite in situ at the site of a tissue defect. In embodiments, the repair site at which the biocompatible composite is to be applied may be treated with a priming agent, permitting polymerization of the polymerizable agent to the tissue located at the repair site.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method comprising:
 identifying a tissue defect for repair;   applying a fibrous polymeric component in combination with a polymerizable agent to the tissue defect; and   reacting the polymerizable agent with tissue at the site of the defect.