Abstract: A flat flexible bag, having opposed walls and open at its upper end for containing strands of various sutures to be employed by a surgeon in an operation. One wall connects to a relatively rigid suture retaining panel which extends above the pocket and is provided with spaced slits through which the sutures respectively pass. Fastening means secures the panel to the edge of an instrument table.In one embodiment, the sutures pass through a spongy block affixed to the panel.