8 0 braided suture ligature the scouring position in fig3 is preferred for thinner ligatures because the angle of ligature 5 relative to axes 51 and 52 is smaller thus creating less tension on the ligature and minimizing the likelihood of breaking or damaging the ligature in accordance with an alternative preferred embodiment fig4 shows a cross section of the device 1 with a baffle 60 installed adjacent to the venturi 18 and the exit 13 in accordance with the teachings of breen u s pat no 2 852 906 incorporated herein by reference the baffle 60 is slidably mounted in bracket 62 which in turn is affixed to the scouring body 10 at the exit 13 a turning pin 63 holds the baffle 60 in place in the bracket 62 and when released the baffle 60 can be moved from the exit end of the device 1 for ease of thread up in accordance with an alternative preferred embodiment fig5 shows the cleaning device 1 with a baffle 70 movable about a hinge pin 72 according to the teachings of kozlowski u s pat no 3 835 510 incorporated herein by reference hinge pin 70 is mounted off center of cylinder 74 which is rotatable in bracket 76 which is attached to.