There is described an absorbable device (1) for the connection and reconstruction of a ligament comprising a central reconstruction portion (9) and two connecting 5 ends (10a 10b) at the two ends of said central portion (9) characterized in that in said connecting device said two connecting ends (10a 10b) comprise two retaining portions (11a 11b) respectively for receiving fixing means adapted to fix said device (1) to said ligament.