#$%^&*AU2009212980B220150521.pdf#####TAPERED LOOPED SUTURE Abstract A suture (10) including a loop (12) having a tapered surface is provided. The suture (10) includes an elongate body including a proximal portion (1Oa) and a distal K portion (lob), wherein the distal portion (1Ob) includes first and second overlapping sections (13,14) and a loop (12). A proximal end (1Oa) of the first overlapping section (13) may be tapered with respect to a longitudinal axis of the elongate body. The first overlapping section (13) may be secured to the second overlapping section (14) proximal of the loop (12). The overlapping sections (13,14) may be secured 10 together by at least one method selected from the group consisting of glues, adhesives, epoxies, solvents, heat and ultrasonic energy. 2277323-1:KLJ
