Abstract: A means for removably securing a plurality of needles wherein a plurality of holding means are disposed from one surface of a member, the holding means having an elongated shape with adjacent longer sides being substantially parallel. The needle is gripped on its inside curved surved in at least two points and on its outside curved surface at one point.

Abstract: A one-piece folded suture package for a plurality of single or double-armed sutures comprising a front panel, a back panel and two inner panels. The sutures are individually mounted on the two inner panels with the needles at one end and the suture strand extending therefrom over the length of the panel and secured near the other end of the panel. The panels are offset in a vertical direction to expose the upper end of both inner panels and display the needles in two horizontal tiers. The sutures are removable from the package by grasping the needles and withdrawing the suture strand from between the panels of the package. The package is optionally provided with a cover flap to cover the needle display area and integral locking means to secure the package in its folded construction.