Patent ID: 6098796
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
The combination comprising a surgical suture dispenser (1) especially suitable for retaining sutures provided with one or more needles, and a surgical needle having a end and a suture having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the suture is mounted to the needle, said dispenser comprising first and second panels (2,3) each having a top and a bottom joined to each other so as to retain, in a central position, the needle (5) and suture (4), characterized in that the distal end of the suture (4) is secured in co-operation with the second panel (3) in a position away from the needle (5);wherein the panels (2,3) are substantially rectangular, with securing slots (20) being provided in the smaller sides of the second panel (3), which cooperates with the free end of the suture (4);wherein a needle support (12) is provided on the second panel (3), for securing the needle (5) to said panel (3);wherein respective central openings (10,11) are provided in the panels (2,3)wherein the suture is coiled onto the top of second panel (3), and the distal end of the suture is retained in the securing slot (20) in second panel (3).