Three panel needled suture holder
US4412614A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 1982 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06152
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A retainer for surgical sutures comprising three panels which provide for a separate needle compartment and a separate suture compartment. The panels are aligned so that once the needle has been placed in position, the winding of a suture maintains the needle in the desired position.
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