Package for surgical sutures
US5439102A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/06133
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A moisture impervious package for surgical elements such as retainers having suture-needle assemblies positioned thereon. The package is provided with a top wall of moisture impervious material having an access opening die cut into the wall over which a closure flap secured by a peripheral heat seal to fully enclose the access opening. The top wall is then positioned over a bottom wall of moisture impervious material whereby a retainer having the suture needle assemblies is positioned therebetween. A peripheral heat seal then secures the top wall to the bottom wall to form the package.
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