摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a suture package which facilitates the repeated loading of needle-suture combinations onto a suturing apparatus. <P>SOLUTION: The suture loading package 200 includes: a body portion 102 including a proximal end; a securement structure disposed within the body portion, that is configured and adapted to releasably secure a suture within the body portion; an opening 106 at the proximal end of the body portion, which is configured and adapted to receive the one suture S therethrough; a hub 52 disposed at or near the proximal end of the body portion, that is configured and adapted to receive a suture loading mechanism thereon. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT |