#$%^&*AU2011224100B220131003.pdf#####ABSTRACT A system for retaining tissue, the system comprising a line comprising a first locking portion and an end portion spaced apart from the first locking portion, and a line lock comprising a body formed of a biocompatible material, the body at least partially bounding a plurality of passageways, wherein at least some of the passageways cooperate to receive the first locking portion of the line such that the first locking portion is able to be drawn along a first pathway through the passageways substantially along only a first direction, wherein the end portion of the line is coupled to the body.1/23 28 22 24 -. 210 19 20 28 14 18 16 -- - -24 21 Fig.1 38 12 28 32 2 19 42 22 -- 24 24 58 2 1 44 40 60 46 48 36 62 50 D Fig.2
