Multiple suture retainer
US5560477A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06147
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A resilient filament retaining package includes a plurality of panel members foldably connected to each other along transverse sides thereof and arranged to fold upon each other to form a plurality of superposed compartments defined between pairs of adjacent panel members. Each compartment is dimensioned to contain at least one flexible resilient filament portion therein in a coiled configuration. Receiving port apertures are provided in the forward panel member of each compartment and are intended to assist in loading individual filament portions in each compartment. The apertures are in general concentric alignment with each other such that each compartment may be accessed for loading purposes from a front side of the folded retainer package. A backing panel having a needle securing park may be attached to the folded package. A method for loading the package is also disclosed. The package can be particularly useful for retaining surgical sutures.
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