Single barrier folder suture package

A method comprising:

• placing a suture and forming a suture winding using a plurality of openings;
• folding a first flap, wherein the first flap comprises a needle parking mechanism, wherein the needle parking mechanism comprises a first portion, a notch, and a cutout, wherein the cutout and the notch are configured to hold the needle, wherein the first portion is foldable and configured to fold in locking engagement with the notch;
• folding a second flap and subsequently a third flap, wherein the second flap and the third flap are present on opposite sides of the plurality of openings;
• folding a fourth flap comprising an end portion, wherein the end portion of the fourth flap is configured to lock a single barrier folder using a slit.

A single barrier folder for holding a suture and a needle comprising:

• a plurality of openings configured to allow placement of a suture and form a suture winding;
• a first flap comprising a needle parking mechanism, wherein the needle parking mechanism comprises a first portion, a notch, a first cutout and a second cutout, wherein the first cutout and the second cutout are configured to hold the needle, wherein the first portion is foldable and configured to fold in locking engagement with the notch;
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• a second flap and a third flap on opposite sides of the plurality of openings;
• a slit configured to receive an end portion of a fourth flap to lock the single barrier folder, wherein the slit is curved.

A single barrier folder for holding a suture and a needle comprising:

• a plurality of openings configured to allow placement of a suture and form a suture winding;
• a first flap comprising a foam section for holding the needle;
• a second flap and a third flap on opposite sides of the plurality of openings;
• a slit configured to receive an end portion of a fourth flap to lock the single barrier folder, wherein the slit is curved.