#$%^&*AU2010201352B220150514.pdf#####KNOTLESS ENDOSTITCH SUTURE RETAINER Abstract A suture retainer (10) is provided for supplying a surgical needle and an associated length of relatively stiff suture material to a surgical suturing apparatus. The 5 suture retainer (10) generally includes a body portion (12) defining a suture tray (22) and a loading unit positioned on the body portion (12). The loading unit is provided to retain a surgical needle in a position to be grasped by a surgical suturing apparatus. The suture tray (22) retains the length of relatively stiff suture in a manner which prevents the relatively stiff suture from bending or otherwise being deformed.1/12 'e-l
