A surgical repair device is provided and includes a roll (12) of surgical mesh material and an applicator (10) for applying the roll of surgical mesh material to tissue. The applicator has a generally cylindrical body portion (14) defining a chamber for receipt of the roll of surgical mesh material and longitudinally extending edges (24, 26) defining a gap (28) therebetween for exposing the roll of surgical mesh material to the tissue. The surgical mesh material has a non-adhering surface (72) and an adhering surface (70) for engaging the tissue and securing the surgical mesh to the tissue. The roll of mesh material is oriented within the chamber with the adhering surfacing outward. A method of using the surgical repair device to repair a tear in tissue is also provided.
