Patent ID: 6932835

Claim:
A non-implantable suture securing tool for scouring a suture against body tissue with a suture retainer, the tool comprising: a first force application assembly removeably connectable with at least one end portion of the suture, the first force application assembly applying tensioning force to the suture which is a function of suture size and strength; a second force application assembly removeably engageable with the suture retainer, the second force application assembly applying a pressing force against the suture retainer in an extended position thereby pressing the suture retainer against the body tissue, the second force application assembly having an opening through which the at least one end portion of the suture is extendable and a biasing element urging the second force application assembly to the extended position; and a third force application assembly removable gripping the suture retainer, the third force application assembly applying a force to a side surface of the suture retainer, plastically deforming the suture retainer to thereby secure the suture against body tissue.