Surgical needle and sharps holding container
US4243140A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0804
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hinged disposable container for retaining surgical implements is disclosed. The container is provided with one or more elongated strips of a resilient material. The surgical implements are retained by inserting them into slots formed in the strip, and numerical indications enable the user to precisely determine the number of needles in the container. Separate adhesive means are provided for holding other sharps in position.
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