System and method for forming barbs on a suture

摘要

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING BARBS ON A SUTURE Abstract A station for cutting a barb suture (10) is provided. The barb cutting station includes a suture transport assembly for supporting a first suture, a first knife assembly 5 for forming barbs (16) 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 (100) 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 10 barbs. 12 -- 6 -14