System and method for forming barbs on a suture

摘要

A station for cutting a barb suture is provided. The barb cutting station includes a suture transport assembly for supporting a first suture, a first knife assembly for forming barbs on the first suture, and a first clamp and position assembly for approximating the at least first suture towards the at least first knife assembly. The barb cutting station may further include at least a first suture cutting mechanism configured for severing the at least first suture when a defect is detected. The station may also include at least a first visual inspection assembly configured for detecting defective barbs.

主权项

1. A barb cutting station comprising:
a suture transport for supporting a plurality of sutures, the suture transport comprising:
a base member;an upper support member fixedly secured to the base member and including a first plurality of rotary assemblies; anda lower support member adjustably secured to the base member and including a second plurality of rotary assemblies, wherein a first of the first plurality of rotary assemblies operates with a first of the second plurality of rotary assemblies to rotatably support a first length of suture and a second of the first plurality of rotary assemblies operates with a second of the second plurality of rotary assemblies to rotatably support a second length of suture.