Patent ID: 8833549
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A suture package comprising: a suture tray including a rim and a central body portion, the suture tray defining a suture retaining portion between the rim and the central body portion; and a loading unit engaged with the central body portion of the suture tray, wherein the central body portion of the suture tray includes at least one tab defining a notch for receiving a portion of the loading unit, at least one pair of alignment members for aligning the loading unit with the central body portion, and at least one pair of retaining members for engaging the loading unit and maintaining the loading unit in position relative to the central body portion; and a cover selectively securable to the suture tray and defining a cutout. wherein the loading unit is received through the cutout when the cover is secured to the suture tray.