Labyrinth package for sutures
US6481568B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06157
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A labyrinth package for sutures. The package has a base member with a top and a bottom. A labyrinth wall member extends from the top of the base member upwardly to form a labyrinth channel. The channel has an open end and a closed end. There is a vacuum opening in the bottom of the channel adjacent to the closed end. A lid is placed on top of the package. The package is loaded with sutures by using a combination of a vacuum source applied to the vacuum opening and a venturi air stream feed.
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