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Oval wrap suture package with rotary wheel

US5271495A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 26, 1993
Grant dateDec 21, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 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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