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Apparatus and method for forming self-retaining sutures

  • US 8,615,856 B1
  • Filed: 01/30/2009
  • Issued: 12/31/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/30/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for forming retainers on a continuous strand, comprising:

  • a retainer forming member configured to rotate about a first axis and comprising a cutter, the cutter comprising a cutting edge, wherein the cutting edge of the cutter is directed substantially inward toward the first axis to define a retainer forming zone when the retainer forming member rotates about the first axis; and

    a support member arranged adjacent to the retainer forming member and configured to receive and support the continuous strand in the retainer forming zone, wherein when the retainer forming member rotates about the first axis the strand is intermittently or continuously cut by the cutting edge of the cutter.

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