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Multiple suture retainer

US5249672A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 11, 1992
Grant dateOct 5, 1993
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/06147
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A suture package for holding needle suture combinations individually on removable insert strips. The suture package includes three folding panels, two of which releasably hold the insert strips by means of tabs, and one of which is a cover panel. At least one needle-suture combination is mounted on each strip.

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