#$%^&*AU2013201329B220151022.pdf#####SUTURE WINDING DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF ABSTRACT An apparatus (100) for winding a suture comprising a support member (1); a base member (10) attached to the support member (1) and defining a longitudinal axis, the base member (10) being movable through a plurality of positions and including a plurality of rods (12) such that the suture may be sequentially disposed about the plurality of rods (12) as the base member (10) is moved through the plurality of positions; and a holder (50) associated with the support member (1), the holder (50) being configured to releasably engage the suture such that a predetermined amount of tension may be applied thereto.