Abstract: In a packaging (1) for surgical suture material (6), a thread duct which runs spiral-like is formed in a base (2) and opens at its first end to form a thread removal zone in the periphery area of the base (2). The base (2) is provided with a cover (4). An edge segment (3) of the base (2) can be folded down about a fold line provided in the region of the underside of the base (2) for access to the thread removal zone.

Abstract: A machine and process for packaging armed sutures into tray packages. The machine has a frame with a rotatable indexing disc member mounted to the top of frame. A plurality of tool nests are rotatably mounted to the top of the indexing disc. Tray packages mounted in the tool nests are rotated to wind sutures into a suture channel in the packages. A stylus having a front nose member and a rear heel member guides suture into the suture channel.

Abstract: Featured is a device for holding spools, tube-shaped devices with various cross-section configurations, and cylindrical devices with recessed ends such as surgical suture spools and a means of manufacturing the device, wherein the device provides greater stability to the spool, tube-shaped device or cylindrical device with recessed ends and the means of manufacture does not require any major modifications to the current packaging process for the spool, tube-shaped device and cylindrical device alone. Moreover, when the device is a holder and dispenser for armed surgical sutures, the surgical suture needle is visible and readily accessible.

Abstract: A disposable kit for achieving and maintaining clean and healthy tissue in body piercing sites on the human body including the eyebrow, chin, nose, mouth, tongue, navel, nipples, and private parts, by cleaning, sterilizing and applying an antiseptic and antibacterial solution. Prevents body piercing complications most often related to the absence of a suitable sterile environment, e.g., using piercing tools or instruments that are not sterile, or the insertion of non-sterile or contaminated appliances, rings, hooks, or whatever device or product is inserted into the pierced cavity. Designed to prevent problems such as irritation, soreness, and closure of the desired pierced opening, which results from contamination, and the absence of a proper sterile and aseptic cleaning kit.

Abstract: A package for holding a pointed object such as a needle, includes a tray with an internal hollow delimited by a bottom surface and a sidewall, with the internal hollow receiving the pointed object therein. A removable support member extends parallel to the bottom surface over said internal hollow and supports a point guard depending therefrom. The point guard is interposed between the sidewall and a point on the pointed object to be held. Preferably, the point guard has a thickness that is impenetrable to the pointed object during shipping. A cover sheet loosely holds the point guard in position and the package can accommodate needles within a range of dimensions.

Abstract: A tray for holding surgical fasteners comprises at least one well holding one of the fasteners and a film over the well. Preferably the film is weakened, as by scoring, or slit, over the well to more easily allow an instrument to penetrate the well to remove the fastener.

Abstract: In a needle inserter with a needle protector for surgical suturing instruments, including a needle insertion structure having a handle part at one end and a needle mounting part at the other end, a slot is disposed in a needle mounting part for engaging therein a suturing needle. Means are provided for placing the needle inserter onto a jaw of a suturing instrument such that the needle can be locked with the jaws of the suturing instrument, which then, upon compression of the handle part, can be removed. The protector, which is installed on the needle inserter by a manufacturer, holds the needle in its proper position in the needle inserter and covers the needle tip to prevent displacement of the needle and injuries to persons installing the needle in the suturing instrument.

Abstract: Synthetic absorbable sutures are filled with a stabilizing agent, preferably a mixture of glycerol and calcium lactate, and inserted into a retainer having a narrow convoluted passageway. The retainer is inserted into an open foil pouch with a package stabilizing element such as a paper sheet filled with stabilizing agent. The package containing the suture, retainer and package stabilizing element is sterilized, aerated, equilibrated to a relatively high moisture level, and sealed. Long lengths of suture and doubled-over and tripled-over suture may be withdrawn from the retainer with low force without damaging the suture. Bends and kinks in the suture are prevented so as to provide a synthetic absorbable suture having highly desirable out of package hand and feel. The suture an removed from the package exhibits improved tissue drag characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention provides a suture package and packaging method which ensures rapid access to sutures, one at a time, from a suture package which is easy to handle and store. Each suture is readily located in an advantageous position in the package, to be grasped by a needle holder, without the possibility of pulling unwanted sutures from the package, or the need to fumble through a bunch of needles to ensure that a single suture is obtained. This is done by providing a suture package, comprising a panel or panels having an open window to expose the needles, and a plurality of raised support elements on at least one side of the panel, which elements support a suture in conjunction with the panel, the support elements being arranged to permit withdrawal of a suture from the package by pulling one end of the suture in a direction parallel to the plane of the panel.

Abstract: In a packaging (1) for surgical suture material, a thread duct (10) which runs in a wound manner is formed in a base (2), which thread duct opens at its first end (11) to a thread removal zone (3). The base (2) is provided with a cover. The thread removal zone (3) has a recess (24) in the base (2) adjacent to the first end (11) of the thread duct (10), adjacent to which recess a thread tray (26), which faces the first end (11) of the thread duct (10), is located.

Abstract: A horizontal, drop-feed dispenser box for unitary surgical suture packages. The package allows for bottom or top dispensing of suture packages.

Abstract: A suture holder allows a scrub nurse to “load” (i.e., retrieve a suture needle and thread onto a surgical needle driver) with one hand during a surgical operation. The suture holder is made of spring loops arranged on a supporting base to hold suture packets. Leaf springs can also be employed on a suture holder to hold and secure suture packets during surgery.