Suture tray package having grooved winding surface

A suture package, comprising:

• a substantially flat base member having a top side, a bottom side, and an outer periphery;
• an outer wall extending upwardly from the top side of the base member about the periphery of the base member, said outer wall having a top, an outer surface, and an inner surface;
• at least one groove in the base member for receiving a suture, each said groove having an opening in the top side of the base member, a bottom and sides;
• a needle park means for receiving a needle, said needle park means centrally mounted to the top side of the base member within the interior wall;
• and,
• a flat, lid member having a top, a bottom, a suture discharge opening, and an outer periphery, wherein the lid member is mounted on the top of the outer wall;
• and,
• means for securing the lid member to the top of the outer wall.