#$%^&*AU2009225289B220150423.pdf#####KNOTTED SUTURE END EFFECTOR Abstract A suture (12) including a knotted end effector is provided. The suture (12) s includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis and an end effector (10) integrally formed from the body portion. The end effector (10) includes first and second extensions (20, 30) extending outwardly from the longitudinal axis in opposite directions. Each of the first and second extensions (20, 30) includes at least one throw.1/7 C~C C: Cj cy:) C C J j CKCJ C~CJ N ' Cj X ,, , X .