Suture winding device and methods of use thereof

Details Suture winding device and methods of use thereof Suture winding device and methods of use thereof

2007-12-14

2010-02-23

Gerrity, Stephen F (Department: 3721)

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C053S116000, C206S063300

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07665279

ABSTRACT:
A suture winding device is provided that includes a holder and a base having a needle holder for receiving a needle with a quantity of attached suture attached thereto. A plurality of rods is disposed on the base that may be arranged in one or more arrays. The plurality of rods at contribute to the alignment of a retainer disposed on the base that includes first and second members that may be joined together using pressure and/or heat. Prior to joining the first and second members of the retainer, the base may be rotated to form loops of suture around the arrays of rods.

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