Suture pledget package

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2011-06-28

2011-06-28

Gehman, Bryon P (Department: 3728)

Special receptacle or package

For body treatment article or material

Ligatures

C206S227000, C206S382000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07967134

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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European Search Report for EP 03765545.3-2310 date of completion is Jul. 13, 2010 (3 pages).

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