Package making – Methods – With contents treating
Patent
1993-06-28
1995-05-23
Gorski, Joseph M.
Package making
Methods
With contents treating
53473, B65B 6304, A61B 1706
Patent
active
054170362
ABSTRACT:
A molded suture retainer is provided for retaining and storing long suture lengths. 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. In accordance with the method of the invention, sutures are doubled or tripled over and inserted into the retainer under vacuum. Sutures packaged in accordance with the invention exhibit fewer kinks and bends than prior packaged sutures.
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Gorski Joseph M.
United States Surgical Corporation
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