SELF-RETAINING SUTURE DEVICE WITH ASYMMETRIC RETAINERS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

摘要

A self-retaining suture (100) includes a plurality of asymmetric retainers (200) along a portion of the suture body length. The self-retaining sutures also include retainers having an arcuate base (220). A method of forming retainers includes use of a cutting apparatus having a unique configuration and cutting the retainers beginning at the base of the retainer and ending at the tip of the retainer.