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Abstract An absorbable staple for meniscal fixation was developed and evaluated in an in vivo canine study. The staple consisted of two rigid barbed legs, made of a copolymer of polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid, connected by a flexible suture made of the same absorbable material. The staple was developed for arthroscopic use, eliminating the risk of nerve or vascular injuries associated with...