Surgical suture retainer package

Details Surgical suture retainer package Surgical suture retainer package

1999-03-02

2000-10-31

Johnson, Brian L.

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53425, 206 633, B65B 6304, B65B 5502, A61B 1706

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061384402

ABSTRACT:
A method for loading a needle-suture combination into a package includes the steps of positioning the needle in the base portion of the package, and laying down a major portion of the suture between two V-shaped guides so as to preferably form a suture coil having generally figure 8 shaped loops. Winding pins can be used to facilitate the winding of the suture into a coiled configuration. The cover portion of the package is attached to the base by snap lock engagement. The loaded package can be thereafter be sealed in an envelope and sterilized.

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