Multiple suture retainer and suture package
US6029805A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 29, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06152
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture package comprising a needled suture or a non-needled suture, in the same folding retainer. The retainer comprises first and second suture-supporting panels hinged together along a common side edge; a cover panel hinged to each of the supporting panels along a common side edge; and a closing mechanism for releasably closing the panels together, folded about the hinges to retain a suture; one of the supporting panels and one of the cover panels including two separate access features providing access to either a needled or non-needled suture.
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