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Retainer for a suture reel dispenser

US5460263A · kind A · utility

12Cited by
35References
25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 29, 1993
Grant dateOct 24, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/06133
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A retainer for a suture reel dispenser includes three panels interconnected to each other by partial double perforated lines. The retainer in a folded condition forms a pocket to receive the suture reel dispenser. One panel, namely, the reel panel includes at least one reel engaging tab which engages the receptacle of the reel dispenser to restrict movement of the reel dispenser relative to the retainer to thereby prevent accidental removal from the retainer.

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