A mesh fixation system is disclosed including a plurality of elongate membersand eachelongate member includes a plurality of longitudinally extending supportmembers. Eachsupport member is connected to an adjacent support member by a plurality ofconnectingmembers and the elongate member defines at least one opening extendingtherethrough betweenadjacent support members and adjacent connecting members. The mesh fixationsystem furtherincludes a plurality of legs extending from each support member. The pluralityof legs is adaptedfor insertion through a mesh and into a body tissue to secure the mesh to thebody tissue.
