System and method for making tapered looped suture

摘要

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING TAPERED LOOPED SUTURE A system for forming a looped suture is provided. The system includes a suture 5 supply assembly (200) configured for supplying thread (11), a flipper gripping assembly (300) configured for forming a loop in the thread (11), a carriage assembly (500) configured for advancing the thread (11) through the forming process, and a welding assembly (600) configured for securing the loop in the thread (11). ------ 13a cL