Patent ID: 8091321

Claim:
A method of packaging at least one suture, the method comprising the steps of: providing an inner retainer member including: a row of support panels having a main support panel and a pair of side support panels foldably connected to the main support panel along respective opposed major edges of the main support panel; and a cover panel foldably connected to the main support panel along a minor edge of the main support panel; placing a plurality of sutures on the main support panel of the row of support panels; attaching a suture clip to each suture end portion of the sutures; folding the side support panels along the major edges onto the main support panel to at least partially enclose the sutures; folding the cover panel along the minor edge of the main support panel whereby the cover panel at least partially covers the support panels; and positioning the suture end portions and the suture clip adjacent a rear side of the support panel such that the suture end portions and the suture clip are accessible.