#$%^&*AU2010201249B220140508.pdf#####MENISCAL REPAIR DEVICE ABSTRACT A meniscal repair device includes a handle with a thumbslide (16) and a needle cartridge (50) extending therefrom, the needle cartridge (50) having distal tips (526, 546) 5 having a specific directional orientation suited for a particular procedure. The meniscal repair device includes a needle rack (32) and an obturator rack (8). A quantity of suture material is included in the meniscal repair device. The distal ends of the needle cartridge (50) are adapted for penetrating soft tissue.3187 2L