| 摘要 |
<p>Title FOAM NEEDLE CONTROL SUTURE PACKAGE A package for double-armed and single-armed sutures, particularly ophthalmic sutures of the absorbable or nonasbsorbable type, comprising a one-piece or two-piece folded packet having a needle mounting means and a suture loop retaining means which are readily accessible when the sterile package is opened. The package contains a single suture, with one or both needles secured in the needle mounting means. When a double-armed suture is used, a loop, substantially equidistant from each needle, is retained in a suture loop retaining means, so that the suture may be cut at the loop to obtain two single-armed sutures of substantially equal length. An improved direct dispensing surgical suture package, particularly for microsurgical use, has also been invented. The package comprises a center panel; a foam receptacle affixed to said panel; a single-armed surgical suture with the needle engaged in the receptacle; and at least a first flap adjacent and placed onto said panel allowing said receptacle to be visible. The improvement comprises a grid on the exterior package surface, whereby said suture can be dispensed from said package by disengaging and then pulling said needle, and said suture can be oriented and measured by placing it on said grid.</p> |
