Suture retainer

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1995-06-07

1997-09-23

Foster, Jimmy G.

Special receptacle or package

For body treatment article or material

Ligatures

206227, 206380, 206388, B65D 8500

Patent

active

056694903

ABSTRACT:
A suture package is provided having a body portion defining an inner cavity and a cover plate affixed to the body for retention of a coiled length of suture therebetween and having an exit area configured to prevent kinking of the coils of suture upon removal of the suture from the package. A loading unit for use with a surgical suturing apparatus is provided having a body portion defining an inner cavity, a cover plate affixed to the body portion for retention of a coiled length of suture therebetween and having an exit area configured to prevent kinking of the coils of the suture upon removal, and a mounting member positioned on the body portion and configured to releasably hold a surgical needle.

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