| 摘要 |
<p>An improved retainer for surgical sutures (62) is provided which includes a suture retaining compartment comprising a suture winding panel (10) with the panel (10) having a pair of holding panels (14, 16) foldably connected to longitudinal edges of the suture winding panel (10). The holding panels (14, 16) are foldably connected to the winding panel (10) by at least three gussets (30, 32, 34) formed at the edges of the suture winding panel (10). The gussets (32, 34) at the ends of the foldable connection prevent frictional compression of the wound suture (62) at the corners of the retaining compartment, and the central gusset (30) or gussets engender a convex curvature to the holding panels (14, 16), thereby creating a low friction volumetric compartment which retains the suture (62) in place. The suture retainer also includes a needle (60) holding means (40) mounted at the intended location of the needle (60). In illustrated embodiments of the present invention the holding means (40) is angularly disposed with respect to the longitudinal dimension of the retainer to afford ease of needle (60) withdrawal, and in some embodiments the holding means (40) is located on a foldable needle park (84, 92) panel (80, 90). In some embodiments the retainer includes an insert (70) against which the suture (62) is wound. This insert (70) provides several features, including preventing snagging of the suture (62) on the needle (60) holding means during suture withdrawal, and protection of the needle point. The insert (70) may also include a flap (72) to prevent the suture (62) from snagging on a corner of the insert (70) during withdrawal.</p> |
