| 摘要 |
<p>A one piece needle (2) and suture (4) holder (10) is described in which a rounded channel (12) is formed for retention of the suture (4). One end of the suture (4) exits the channel (12) toward the interior of the channel (12) and is attached to a needle (2) located in a needle holder (54, 56) in the interior of the channel (12). The channel (12) is formed with an open side, to which are attached a plurality of hinged doors (20). After the suture (4) is wound in the open channel (12), the doors (20) are folded over the open side of the channel (12) and are locked in place to retain the suture (4) within the channel (12). In an alternative embodiment a paper cover (90) is utilized to complete the enclosing channel (12). To afford ease of winding the suture (4) the bottom of the channel (12) is perforated (80, 82) for the application of a vacuum to the channel (12) during suture winding. Also disclosed is a needle park (60, 54, 56) for retaining the needle (2) in the center (18) of the package (10). In a preferred embodiment the needle park (60, 54, 56) is backed by a relief flap (50) to enable the needle (2) to be conveniently grasped by a forceps during removal of the needle (2) and suture (4).</p> |
