Suture packaging and methods related thereto
AssigneeAngiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
InventorMartin J. Kozlowski
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Abstract
Suture packaging and methods of use related thereto, wherein sutures are stored in suture packaging (100) having a panel (102) with apertures (104), needle parks (106, 500) removably or fixedly and selectively inserted into the apertures, and wrapping pegs (108, 400) removably or fixedly and selectively inserted into the apertures. The suture package can further comprise a tab (716) and a tab slot (718) for closing the package.
Claims22
A suture package comprising:
- a panel with a multiplicity of apertures;
- at least one needle park selectively inserted into the apertures and adapted to secure a suture to the suture package;
- and
- at least one wrapping peg selectively inserted into the apertures and adapted to guide the suture within the suture package.
(canceled)
A suture peg adapted to be wrapped by a suture and to be selectively inserted into a suture package panel, the peg comprising:
- a wrapping post having a first end and a second end;
- said post including a plurality of edges located between the first end and the second end;
- a retaining base having a first side and a second side, the first end of the post being attached to the first side of the retaining base;
- a retaining cap attached to the second end of the post;
- and
- a peg mounting lug attached to the second side of the retaining base.
(canceled)
A needle park adapted to retain a suture and to be selectively inserted into a suture package panel, comprising:
- a suture park body having a top end and a bottom end;
- a needle park slot on the top end of the suture park body;
- a channel located at an angle to the needle slot;
- and
- a mounting lug attached to the bottom end of the suture park body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.