#$%^&*AU2014253483A120141113.pdf#####ABSTRACT A method and device for anchoring a length of self-retaining suture. The method of anchoring includes providing for an assembly having a length of self-retaining suture and a suture insertion device. The length of suture includes at least a portion of the length having a plurality of retainers thereon extending in a first direction. The insertion device has a length and a recess to receive a portion of the suture length. The method further includes placing a portion of the suture length in the recess and inserting the device into the body of a mammal until the recess reaches a predetermined location thereby forming an insertion pathway. The method further includes retrieving the insertion device from the body by moving the insertion device in a direction substantially opposed to the insertion pathway.10 1/7 10 18 16 18 16 / 22 22 12 f2 20 24 13\ 1 13 Fig. 1 s35 Fig. 1A 26 Fig. 2A 35 26 36 21 Fig. 2B 31 -A Fig. 3
