an insert - molded suture anchor has a biodegradable polymer body molded around a loop of suture . a tapered end disposed on the proximal end of the body is received into a recess in the distal end of a hand driver . anchoring ribs are formed along the remaining length of the anchor . the suture is held securely within the anchor body during the insert molding process . the anchor is produced by placing the braided suture within an injection mold , and injecting biodegradable polymer into the mold . using a preferred plication driver , the suture anchor can be utilized for capsular plication procedures .