Patent ID: 7854750
Filing Date: 2010-12-21
Classification: A61B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of securing a suture, the method comprising: providing a retainer having first and second sections, the first section having a post and the second section having a bore dimensioned to receive the post; moving a suture through a passage in the first section; wrapping the suture around the post; moving the suture through a passage of the second section; moving the post to at least partially extend into the bore until the first section contacts a stop member on the second section, wherein the post is disposed within the bore to a first extent, and with the suture disposed between the first and second sections, a portion of the suture movable through the retainer; moving the post further into the bore, to be disposed within the bore to a second greater extent, whereby a portion of the suture is pressed between the first section and the second section and is no longer movable through the retainer; and bonding the first and second sections together to secure the suture relative to the retainer.