Suture retainer for multistrand sutures with single strand suture dispensing
US4572363A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 1985 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/0014
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A folded suture retainer for multistrand sutures providing for single strand delivery of sutures from the retainers. The retainer comprises a jacket member and an insert member disposed within the jacket member. The retainer provide separate spaces for containing individual sutures in a manner to prevent kinking of the suture and entanglement with adjacent sutures.
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