Oval wrap suture package with rotary wheel
US5271495A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/06123
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A package for a suture and surgical needle. The package defines an oval channel for winding the suture. An inner needle park retains the needle. A wheel is rotatably mounted to one end of the package, forming one end of the suture channel. The suture package retains the suture in the channel.
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