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Package for surgical sutures

US5127518A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1991
Grant dateJul 7, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2050/002
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A package for surgical sutures and suture-needle assemblies which includes a series of panels foldable about each other to enclose the sutures in an unfolded and elongated condition.

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