Peelable foil suture packaging
US5341922A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2050/0065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A peelable foil packaging system for absorbable or pre-moistened nylon sutures which may be used to transfer the sutures into a sterile field. In a preferred embodiment, the foil package comprises two foil sections each with a polymer inner coating. The sections are sealed together enclosing a suture holding mechanism which presents a needle with attached suture for arming a needle holder.
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