Abstract: Surgical constructs, assemblies, kits and methods of tissue fixation are disclosed. A suture passing instrument includes a curved tip integral with a distal end of a shaft, a hand assembly mounted on a proximal end of the shaft, and a flexible strand attached to one or two needles and loaded through a cannulation of the shaft. The curve-shaped tip is adapted to engage dural tissue during repairs of the dura mater. The suture passing instrument can grasp and manipulate dura mater and can allow multiple suture passes through the dura mater without removal of the instrument from the durotomy site. The suture passing instrument is provided with a safety mechanism that prohibits the needle(s) to be fired into nerves, providing a safe, reliable, inexpensive, and speedy repair of a durotomy.

Abstract: A display case stores collectibles each having a standard height and a standard width. The case has a front layer, a foam layer, and a back layer. A plurality of openings are located in the front layer and the foam layer, the height and width of each opening being configured to receive one of the collectibles. One or more mounting holes are accessible via one of the openings.

Abstract: A case for storing collectibles (each having a standard height and a standard width). The case includes a foam layer with openings. The width (and, optionally, height) of each opening is equal to or less than the standard width (and, optionally, standard height) of the collectible (such that the collectible is held in the opening by a friction fit). The foam layer is pliable to allow collectibles to be inserted into each opening. In some embodiments, the case may include a base and lid and handle for carrying the case. In some of those embodiments, the lid may include a transparent display window for viewing the collectibles. In other embodiments, the case may include a front facing layer and side panels. In any of the aforementioned embodiments, the case may include attachment mechanisms allowing the case to be hung on a wall.