Package making – Methods – With contents treating
Patent
1993-06-18
1994-11-01
Coan, James F.
Package making
Methods
With contents treating
53432, B65B 6304, B65B 3100
Patent
active
053598318
ABSTRACT:
A molded suture retainer is provided for retaining and storing sutures. Both absorbable and nonabsorbable sutures fabricated from natural or synthetic materials can be advantageously retained and stored therein. The retainer is characterized by a wide spiraling oval passageway with minimal convolutions covered by a cover sheet. The length of the passageway is preferably proportional to 1/3 to 1/2 the overall length of the suture to be retained therein. Recesses are provided for receiving package stabilizing agents and/or needle parks. Sutures packaged in accordance with the invention exhibit fewer kinks and bends than prior packaged sutures.
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United States Surgical Corporation
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