Special receptacle or package – For body treatment article or material – Ligatures
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-21
2006-11-21
Gehman, Bryon P. (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
For body treatment article or material
Ligatures
C206S227000, C206S382000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07137507
ABSTRACT:
A suture pledget assembly is disclosed that includes a block with at least one slit and a pledget in an abutting relationship to the block. A suture has first and second end portions that are retained by the first and second slits, respectively. The first and second end portions generally extend beyond a face of the block and are substantially parallel to each other. A suture pledget package for retaining a suture is disclosed. The suture pledget package includes a front panel and a backing panel where the backing panel forms a plurality of tracks. Each track is configured and dimensioned to receive at least one suture pledget assembly.
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Kennedy John
Roby Mark
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