Oval wrap suture packages
CA 1332162 C · Owner: Alpern, Marvin · Inventors: Kalinski, Robert J.; Alpern, Marvin; Cerwin, Robert James
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Abstract of the Disclosure: A molded two-piece suture package is disclosed which encloses and defines an oval channel in which sutures may be wound. The oval channel has two semicircular end sections connected by straight side sections. An opening in the channel is provided at the juncture of a straight section and an end section, permitting sutures to be withdrawn from the channel at the end of a straight section. In a preferred embodiment the interior wall of the channel is formed by alternating engaging sections formed in the respective package pieces. To prevent the wrapped suture from becoming entrapped when the two pieces are engaged, the top and bottom of the channel is alternately …
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- Granted September 27, 1994. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 27, 2011.
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