A suture package configured to retain one or more barbed suture is provided. The suture package includes, a base member having an outer wall and including a suture retaining area, at least one needle retainer positioned adjacent the suture retaining area for receiving at least one suture needle, at least one suture retainer positioned adjacent the suture retaining area for receiving a distal end of at least one suture, a plurality of raised portions formed within the suture retaining area, each of the raised portions including a groove for receiving a portion of at least one suture therein.
