An applicator (50) designed to securely engage a button (71, 81, 82) of the suture/button construct (70, 80). The button of the suture/button construct is securely engaged by the shaft (1) of the applicator. The suture (88) from the button may be wrapped around a securing device (4) (for example, a rod or bolt) located on or within the handle (2). The applicator with the secured button is introduced into the tissue (for example, soft tissue or a bone tunnel) and the button is passed through the tissue.
