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1. A method of forming a suture comprising the steps of:
a. winding a second end of a length of suture material, said suture having a first end and second end and a length therebetween, about a winding pin to form a coil, such that the coil does not become entangled, wherein the winding pin includes:
i. a first cylindrical component having a central axis defining an open interior, the open interior being defined by a side wall and terminating in an open end, the first cylindrical component having a slot extending through the side wall extending from the open end to a termination point axially offset from the open end; andii. a second cylindrical component having a central axis defining an at least partially open interior, the open interior being defined by a side wall and terminating in an open end, the second cylindrical component having a slot extending through the side wall extending from the open end to a termination point axially offset from the open end;the first and second cylindrical components being in concentric configuration with each other, wherein the first and second cylindrical components may be independently rotated with respect to each other; b. subjecting said coiled second end to application of energy, said energy being sufficient to melt at least a portion of said coiled second end and form a solid unitary termination feature. |
