Antibacterial suture packaging kit

Abstract

The antibacterial suture packaging kit of the present invention comprises: a first storage section 140 whose internal space is sealed by a joint 110 formed by fusing two synthetic resin sheets; a suture kit 130 housed in the first storage section 140; a second storage section 150 located adjacent to the first storage section 140, whose internal space is sealed by the joint 110; a liquid antibacterial substance 170 housed in the second storage section 150; and the first storage section 140 and the second storage section 150, respectively, to ensure a path for the movement of the antibacterial substance 170. The container includes a partition wall 300 that partially partitions the container, and an antimicrobial capsule 190 housed within the second housing section 150, which is filled with the antimicrobial substance 170 to the extent that it swells. The antimicrobial substance 170 is housed separately from the suture kit 130 by being filled within the antimicrobial capsule 190. When the second housing section 150 is pressed and the antimicrobial capsule 190 ruptures, the antimicrobial substance passes through the partition wall 300 and flows into the suture kit 130, where it is absorbed by the sutures 120.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a suture packaging kit, and more particularly, to an antibacterial suture packaging kit.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, sutures used as surgical suture materials are threads used to suture damaged parts of tissues caused by surgical trauma. Such sutures are mainly used to fix muscles, blood vessels, tissues, and organs or to suture soft tissues.

[0003] By the way, postoperative or surgical site infections occur in 2-3% of all cases, and among these, contamination of the suture is the cause. For example, during surgical procedures or operations, bacteria and germs enter the surgical site from the surroundings and attach to the suture. Specifically, bacteria and germs are diffused to the surrounding tissues through the suture. This causes the growth (or colonization) of bacteria and germs, leading to patient infection and trauma.

[0004] To solve such problems, conventional sutures are manufactured in specialized facilities, sterilized, packaged, and distributed in the form of packages or kits. Also, such packages and kits are opened immediately before use for surgery. However, during the surgery, bacteria, germs, etc. in the air flow into the opened package and the sutures inside.

[0005] To solve this, antibacterial substances and antimicrobial substances are included together in packages and kits, but sutures that absorb antibacterial substances have the disadvantage of a reduced storage life.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] The present invention was made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the object of the present invention is to provide an antibacterial suture packaging kit that can prevent infection of the surgical site due to contamination of sutures and extend the shelf life.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide an antibacterial suture packaging kit that extends the shelf life by separating and storing the suture and antibacterial substance in a single kit, and that allows the suture with absorbed antibacterial substance to be realized with a simple pressing motion just before use.

[0008] However, the technical problems that this invention aims to solve are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those with ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs from the following description. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] To achieve the aforementioned technical objectives, the device comprises: a first housing section 140 whose internal space is sealed by a joint 110 formed by fusing two synthetic resin sheets; a suture kit 130 housed in the first housing section 140; a second housing section 150 located adjacent to the first housing section 140, whose internal space is sealed by the joint 110; a liquid antimicrobial substance 170 housed in the second housing section 150; and a partition wall 30 that partially separates the first housing section 140 and the second housing section 150 so as to ensure a movement path for the antimicrobial substance 170. An antibacterial suture packaging kit is provided, comprising an antibacterial capsule 190 housed in the second housing section 150 and filled with the antibacterial substance 170 to the extent that it swells, wherein the antibacterial substance 170 is housed in the antibacterial capsule 190, remaining separate from the suture kit 130, and when the second housing section 150 is pressed and the antibacterial capsule 190 is ruptured, the antibacterial substance 170 flows into the suture kit 130 after passing through the movement path provided by the partition wall 300 and is absorbed by the suture 120.

[0010] Furthermore, the first housing section 140, whose internal space is sealed by a joint 110 formed by fusing two synthetic resin sheets, a suture kit 130 housed in the first housing section 140, a second housing section 150 located adjacent to the first housing section 140, whose internal space is sealed by the joint 110, a connecting section 160 that separates the first housing section 140 and the second housing section 150 and has a second width (t2) smaller than the first width (t1) of the joint 110, a liquid antibacterial substance 170 housed in the second housing section 150, and the connecting section 160 The present invention provides an antibacterial suture packaging kit comprising: an antibacterial capsule 190 which is housed in the second housing section 150 while remaining separate from the suture kit 130, and which is filled with the antibacterial substance 170 to the extent that it swells up with the antibacterial substance 170, wherein the antibacterial substance 170 is housed in the antibacterial capsule 190 while remaining separate from the suture kit 130, and when the second housing section 150 is pressed and the antibacterial capsule 190 is ruptured, the connecting section 160 expands, the antibacterial substance passes through the connecting section 160, flows into the suture kit 130, and is absorbed by the suture 120.

[0011] Furthermore, the antibacterial capsule 190 has one or more external shapes, which are circular, elliptical, or polygonal.

[0012] Furthermore, a first housing section 140 whose internal space is sealed by a joint 110 formed by fusing two synthetic resin sheets, a suture kit 130 housed in the first housing section 140, a second housing section 150 located adjacent to the first housing section 140 and whose internal space is sealed by the joint 110, and a first width (t1) of the joint 110 that separates the first housing section 140 and the second housing section 150. An antibacterial suture packaging kit is provided, comprising a connecting portion 160 having a second width (t2) smaller than the suture kit 130, wherein the antibacterial substance 170 is contained in the second housing portion 150 while remaining separated from the suture kit 130 by the connecting portion 160, and when the second housing portion 150 is pressed and the internal pressure increases, the connecting portion 160 expands, allowing the antibacterial substance 170 to pass through the connecting portion 160, flow into the suture kit 130, and be absorbed by the suture 120.

[0013] Furthermore, the antimicrobial substance 170 is selected from the group consisting of halogenated hydroxy ethers, acyloxydiphenyl ethers, triclosan (2,2,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether), chlorhexidine, and combinations thereof.

[0014] Furthermore, an antibacterial suture packaging kit is provided, characterized by including Tyvek packaging containing the antibacterial suture packaging kit.

[0015] Furthermore, one or more tapered portions 200, rounded portions, or partition walls 300 with a shape parallel to the connecting portion 160 are further formed on both sides of the connecting portion 160, thereby guiding the antibacterial substance 170 to move toward the connecting portion 160.

[0016] Furthermore, when the joint portion 110 is formed, the connecting portion 160 is subjected to conditions that result in a weaker bonding force than when the joint portion 110 is fused, and when the second housing portion 150 is pressed, the antibacterial substance 170 moves towards the first housing portion 140 while the connecting portion 160, which has a relatively weaker bonding force, expands. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the present invention, the antibacterial substance absorbed by the suture can prevent infection at the surgical site.

[0018] Furthermore, by separating and housing the sutures and antibacterial substances within a single kit, the shelf life can be dramatically extended, and the distribution and storage of the kit are made more convenient.

[0019] Furthermore, the sutures, which have absorbed antibacterial substances, can be produced with just a simple pressing motion immediately before use. Therefore, they are hygienic and convenient to use, and the transparent packaging allows for visual confirmation of the movement and absorption of antibacterial substances.

[0020] However, the effects obtained from the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those with ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains from the following description.

[0021] The following drawings accompanying this specification illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and, together with the detailed description of the invention later, serve to provide a better understanding of the technical concept of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention should not be analyzed in isolation from the matters described in these drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0022] [Figure 1] These are a plan view and a side view of an antibacterial suture packaging kit according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 shows a plan view and a side view of the first modified example of the antibacterial suture packaging kit. [Figure 3] A plan view and a side view of a second modification of the antibacterial suture packaging kit in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] A plan view and a side view of a third modification of the antibacterial suture packaging kit in FIG. 1. [Figure 5] A plan view and a side view of the antibacterial suture packaging kit according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] A side view of a modification of the antibacterial suture packaging kit in FIG. 5. [Figure 7] An operating state diagram of FIG. 5.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0023] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can easily implement them. However, the description of the present invention is merely an embodiment for structural or functional explanation, and it should not be construed that the scope of the rights of the present invention is limited by the embodiments described in the text. That is, since the embodiments can be variously changed and can have various forms, the scope of the rights of the present invention should be understood to include equivalents that can realize the technical idea. Also, the objects or effects presented in the present invention do not mean that a specific embodiment should include all of them or only such effects, so the scope of the rights of the present invention should not be construed as being limited thereby.

[0024] The meanings of the terms in the present invention are understood as follows.

[0025] Terms such as "first" and "second" are used to distinguish one component from another, and these terms should not limit the scope of rights. For example, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component. When a component is "linked" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly linked to that other component, but there may also be other components in between. Conversely, when a component is "directly linked" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between. On the other hand, other expressions that describe the relationship between components, namely "between" and "immediately between," or "adjacent to" and "directly adjacent to," should be analyzed in the same way.

[0026] A singular expression includes plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, terms such as "includes" or "possesses" should be understood as intending to specify the existence of the described feature, number, step, action, component, part, or combination thereof, without excluding the existence or possibility of adding one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combination thereof.

[0027] All terms used herein, unless otherwise defined, have the same meaning as generally understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having the same meaning as they have in the context of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted as having an ideal or overly formal meaning unless explicitly defined herein.

[0028] Configuration of the first embodiment The configuration of the first embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. Figure 1 is a plan section and a side view of an antibacterial suture packaging kit according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a plan section and a side view of a first modified example of the antibacterial suture packaging kit in Figure 1, Figure 3 is a plan section and a side view of a second modified example of the antibacterial suture packaging kit in Figure 1, and Figure 4 is a plan section and a side view of a third modified example of the antibacterial suture packaging kit in Figure 1. As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the antibacterial suture packaging kit 100 is manufactured by fusing two synthetic resin sheets. The synthetic resin sheets are made from low-density polyethylene (LDPE), PE, PVC, and vinyl materials, and two sheets are bonded together and then fused.

[0029] The antibacterial suture packaging kit 100 is roughly rectangular in shape, and a joint 110 of a first width (t1) (e.g., 3-5 mm) is formed along the edge. The joint 110 separates and seals the first housing section 140 and the second housing section 150, preventing them from passing through each other.

[0030] The first storage section 140 houses a pre-made suture kit 130, on which suture thread 120 is wound, with both ends exposed for easy dispensing.

[0031] The second housing section 150 is located adjacent to the first housing section 140, and its internal space is sealed by a joint 110. The surface area of ​​the second housing section 150 is approximately half that of the first housing section 140. An antibacterial capsule 190 is housed inside the second housing section 150, filled with a liquid antibacterial substance 170.

[0032] Antimicrobial substance 170 is selected from the group consisting of halogenated hydroxy ethers, acyloxydiphenyl ethers, triclosan (2,2,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether), chlorhexidine, and combinations thereof.

[0033] The connecting portion 160 is provided on the antibacterial suture packaging kit 100, which is a modified version of the antibacterial suture packaging kit 100 shown in Figure 1, as shown in Figure 4.

[0034] Such a connecting portion 160 separates the first storage portion 140 and the second storage portion 150 between them, and conversely, when it is spread open by the user, it releases the separation between the first storage portion 140 and the second storage portion 150.

[0035] Such a connecting portion 160 has a second width (t2) (1-2 mm) that is smaller than the first width (t1) of the joint portion 110. When the user presses the second housing portion 150 with their finger, the connecting portion 160 expands, causing the antibacterial substance 170 to move towards the first housing portion 140.

[0036] Furthermore, in another embodiment, when two synthetic resin sheets are fused together, the area of ​​the joint 110 where the connecting portion 160 is formed is subjected to conditions that have a weaker bonding force than when the joint 110 is fused together. When the user presses the second housing portion 150 with their finger, the connecting portion 160, which has a relatively weaker bonding force, expands, and the antibacterial substance 170 moves to the first housing portion 140.

[0037] Furthermore, tapered portions 200 are formed on both sides of the connecting portion 160, which narrow towards the first housing portion 140, to guide the antibacterial substance 170 toward the central connecting portion 160.

[0038] Furthermore, the connecting portion 160 is not limited to having tapered portions 200 formed on both sides; rounded portions 210 or partition walls 300 having different inner surfaces from the tapered portions 200 may also be formed.

[0039] The partition wall 300 is provided in the antibacterial suture packaging kit 100, which is a modified version of the antibacterial suture packaging kit 100 shown in Figure 1.

[0040] Furthermore, the partition wall 300 is formed on both sides of the connecting portion 160 in a shape parallel to the connecting portion 160, instead of the tapered portion 200 in Figure 4, or it is provided without the connecting portion 160 as shown in Figure 3, thereby securing a path for the movement of the antimicrobial substance 170, and in this way, it partially partitions the first housing portion 140 and the second housing portion 150.

[0041] Due to the characteristics of its shape, this type of partition wall 300 allows for securing space for the second housing section 150 compared to the case where tapered sections 200 are formed on both sides of the connecting section 160, and thus improves the filling rate of the antimicrobial substance 170.

[0042] The entire antibacterial suture packaging kit 100 is packaged in Tyvek material to prevent damage and contamination during distribution. Tyvek is a product made from Tyvek (HDPE nonwoven fabric) manufactured by DuPont in the United States, and is mainly used for the storage and packaging of sensitive electronic products and medical supplies.

[0043] Tyvek packaging offers excellent pinhole resistance, strong oxygen permeability, and durability that makes it resistant to tearing from external impacts. Furthermore, its multi-layered structure, composed of multiple polymer layers of PE, aluminum, and LDPE, perfectly blocks external moisture and provides complete protection for the contents.

[0044] Operation of the first embodiment The operation of the first embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to Figure 1. First, the antibacterial suture packaging kit 100 is manufactured, distributed, and stored in the state shown in Figure 1.

[0045] The antibacterial suture packaging kit 100 has an antibacterial capsule 190 on one side and a suture kit 130 on the other side. The antibacterial substance 170 is filled into the antibacterial capsule 190 so that it swells up, allowing it to be contained separately from the suture kit 130.

[0046] Here, the antimicrobial capsule 190 is circular, elliptical, or polygonal in shape, and is swollen due to the antimicrobial substance 170 it is filled with.

[0047] When using the antibacterial suture packaging kit 100, the user presses and crushes the antibacterial capsule 190 with their finger, causing the antibacterial substance 170, whose internal pressure has increased, to be released from the antibacterial capsule 190 and move toward the suture kit 130 in the direction of movement 180 shown in Figure 1.

[0048] As the antimicrobial substance 170 moves along the direction of movement 180 and passes through the connecting portion 160, the antimicrobial substance 170 flows into the suture kit 130 and is absorbed by the suture 120.

[0049] Here, the antimicrobial substance 170 can be filled into the antimicrobial capsule 190 in an amount that is absorbed into the entire suture 120.

[0050] Furthermore, the user can selectively hold the antimicrobial suture packaging kit 100 upright to reduce the time during which the antimicrobial substance 170 enters the suture kit 130.

[0051] On the other hand, the user can visually confirm the process by which the antibacterial substance 170 moves and is absorbed into the suture 120. Once it is determined that the absorption process is sufficient, the user can incise the joint 110, remove the suture kit 130, and then perform surgery using the suture 120.

[0052] Operation of the first variant The operation of the first modified example will be described in detail below with reference to Figure 2. First, the antibacterial suture packaging kit 100 is manufactured, distributed, and stored in the state shown in Figure 2.

[0053] The antibacterial suture packaging kit 100 is arranged such that the antibacterial capsule 190 and the suture kit 130 overlap in at least one direction (up, down, left, or right), and the antibacterial substance 170 is filled into the antibacterial capsule 190 so that it swells up, thereby allowing it to be contained separately from the suture kit 130.

[0054] The antimicrobial capsule 190 of the first modified example can be embodied in the same manner as described in the operation of the first embodiment.

[0055] When using the antibacterial suture packaging kit 100, the user presses and crushes the antibacterial capsule 190 with their finger so that the antibacterial substance 170, whose internal pressure has increased, is released from the antibacterial capsule 190.

[0056] Subsequently, the antimicrobial substance 170 flows into the suture kit 130 and is absorbed by the suture 120, and the subsequent operation and use are the same as described in the operation of the first embodiment.

[0057] Operation of the second modified example The operation of the second modified example will be described in detail below with reference to Figure 3. First, the antibacterial suture packaging kit 100 is manufactured, distributed, and stored in the state shown in Figure 3.

[0058] The antibacterial suture packaging kit 100 has an antibacterial capsule 190 housed in a second housing section 150, with the first housing section 140 and the second housing section 150 partially separated by a partition wall 300. The antibacterial substance 170 is filled into the antibacterial capsule 190 as it swells up, allowing it to be housed separately from the suture kit 130.

[0059] The antimicrobial capsule 190 of the second modification can be embodied in the same manner as described in the operation of the first embodiment.

[0060] When using the antibacterial suture packaging kit 100, the user presses and crushes the antibacterial capsule 190 with their finger, and the antibacterial substance 170, whose internal pressure has increased, is discharged from the antibacterial capsule 190 and moves toward the suture kit 130 in the direction of movement 180 shown in Figure 3. While moving toward the direction of movement 180, the antibacterial substance 170 can pass through the movement path formed by the partition wall 300.

[0061] Subsequently, the antimicrobial substance 170 flows into the suture kit 130 and is absorbed by the suture 120, and the subsequent operation and use are the same as described in the operation of the first embodiment.

[0062] Operation of the third modified example The operation of the third modified example will be described in detail below with reference to Figure 4. First, the antibacterial suture packaging kit 100 is manufactured, distributed, and stored in the state shown in Figure 4.

[0063] The antibacterial suture packaging kit 100 can be housed in a second containment section 150 while remaining separated from the suture kit 130 by a connecting section 160, and the antibacterial substance 170 is filled inside the antibacterial capsule 190 until it swells.

[0064] The antimicrobial capsule 190 of the third modification can be embodied in the same manner as described in the operation of the first embodiment.

[0065] When using the antibacterial suture packaging kit 100, the user presses and crushes the antibacterial capsule 190 with their finger, causing the antibacterial substance 170, whose internal pressure has increased, to be discharged from the antibacterial capsule 190 and move in the direction of movement 180 shown in Figure 4. As a result of the discharge of the antibacterial substance 170 from the antibacterial capsule 190, the connecting part 160 expands and opens, thereby releasing the compartments of the first storage part 140 and the second storage part 150.

[0066] Subsequently, the antimicrobial substance 170 flows into the suture kit 130 and is absorbed by the suture 120, and the subsequent operation and use are the same as described in the operation of the first embodiment.

[0067] Configuration of the second embodiment Hereinafter, referring to the attached drawings, the configuration of the second embodiment will be described in detail, focusing on the differences from the first embodiment, while omitting the explanation of the common points with the first embodiment. Figure 5 is a plan cross-sectional view and a side view of an antibacterial suture packaging kit according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 6 is a side view relating to a modified example of the antibacterial suture packaging kit in Figure 5.

[0068] As shown in Figure 5, the antibacterial suture packaging kit 100 can contain the antibacterial substance 170, rather than the antibacterial capsule 190, in the second storage section 150 while remaining separated from the suture kit 130 by the connecting section 160.

[0069] In the second embodiment, the second housing section 150 is positioned adjacent to the first housing section 140, and its internal space is sealed by a joint 110. The surface area of ​​the second housing section 150 is approximately half that of the first housing section 140. The second housing section 150 is filled with a liquid antimicrobial substance 170. As a result, the second housing section 150 swells up as shown in Figure 2. As shown in Figure 2, the thickness of the second housing section 150 filled with the antimicrobial substance 170 is 2 to 3 times thicker than the thickness of the first housing section 140.

[0070] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6, the second storage section 150 can be provided on the antibacterial suture packaging kit 100 to be 2 to 3 times thicker than the first storage section 140.

[0071] Operation of the second embodiment The operation of the second embodiment will now be described in detail with reference to Figure 7. Figure 7 is an operational diagram of Figure 5, and the antibacterial suture packaging kit 100 is manufactured, distributed, and stored in the state shown in Figure 5.

[0072] When using the antibacterial suture packaging kit 100, the user presses the second housing section 150 with their finger immediately before surgery to increase the internal pressure of the antibacterial material 170, and then widens the connecting section 160 so that the antibacterial material 170, with increased internal pressure, moves in the direction of movement 180 shown in Figure 7.

[0073] As the antimicrobial substance 170 moves along the direction of movement 180 and passes through the connecting portion 160, the antimicrobial substance 170 flows into the suture kit 130 and is absorbed by the suture 120.

[0074] Here, the antimicrobial substance 170 can be filled into the second storage section 150 in an amount that is absorbed by the entire suture 120.

[0075] Furthermore, the user can selectively hold the antimicrobial suture packaging kit 100 upright to reduce the time during which the antimicrobial substance 170 enters the suture kit 130.

[0076] On the other hand, the user can visually confirm the process by which the antibacterial substance 170 moves and is absorbed into the suture 120. Once it is determined that the absorption process is sufficient, the user can incise the joint 110, remove the suture kit 130, and then perform surgery using the suture 120.

[0077] First test example In the first test example, in order to test the adhesive strength of the joint 110 formed by the fusion of synthetic resin sheets in accordance with the international standard ASTM F88 / F88M-21, pouch films, which replace the joint 110, can be heat-fused at intervals of 10 mm x 15 mm at temperatures ranging from 0 to 200°C.

[0078] Afterward, the pouch film is cut to a uniform size with the heat-sealed portion in the middle, and the head speed of the universal testing machine for adhesive strength testing is set to 200 mm / min.

[0079] Subsequently, a jig for measuring adhesive strength was attached to the universal testing machine, and the pouch film was fixed to the jig with the adhesive surface in the middle. The adhesive strength was then measured by pulling it upward at a constant speed. The results of the adhesive strength measurement of the pouch film are shown in Table 1 below.

[0080] [Table 1]

[0081] Second example test In the second test example, to test the compressive force of the antimicrobial capsule 190, antimicrobial capsules 190 containing distilled water instead of antimicrobial substance 170 can be manufactured to a certain size (e.g., approximately 20-30 mm).

[0082] Subsequently, a jig for measuring compression force was attached to the universal testing machine, and the antibacterial capsule 190 was placed in the middle of the jig. Then, the antibacterial capsule 190 was pressed at a constant speed to measure the compression force at which the antibacterial capsule 190 ruptured. The measurement results of the compression force of the antibacterial capsule 190 are shown in Table 2 below.

[0083] [Table 2]

[0084] In Table 2 above, the upper limit refers to the maximum compressive force of the antibacterial capsule 190 that an adult can break, and the lower limit refers to the minimum compressive force of the antibacterial capsule 190 that maintains its external shape during transport, dropping, vibration, and storage.

[0085] As stated above, a detailed description of preferred embodiments of the present invention is provided so that those skilled in the art can embody and practice the invention. While the above description has been based on reference to preferred embodiments of the invention, those skilled in the art will understand that the invention can be modified and altered in various ways without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, those skilled in the art can utilize the configurations described in the above embodiments in combination with one another. Therefore, the present invention is not intended to limit itself to the embodiments presented herein, but rather to provide the broadest possible scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0086] The present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and essential features of the invention. Therefore, the above detailed description should not be interpreted restrictively in all respects, but rather should be considered illustrative. The scope of the invention is determined by a reasonable analysis of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the invention are included within the scope of the invention. The present invention is not intended to limit itself to the embodiments presented herein, but rather to provide the broadest possible scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein. Furthermore, embodiments can be formed by combining claims that are not explicitly referenced in the claims, or by including them as new claims through amendments after filing. [Industrial applicability]

[0087] The antibacterial suture packaging kit of the present invention can prevent infection at the surgical site by the antibacterial substance absorbed into the suture, dramatically extends the shelf life by separating and containing the suture and antibacterial substance within a single kit, is convenient for distribution and storage, and allows for the creation of sutures with absorbed antibacterial substance with a simple press just before use. Furthermore, it is hygienic and convenient to use, and the transparent packaging allows for visual confirmation of the movement and absorption of the antibacterial substance, making it potentially applicable to industry.

Claims

1. A first housing section (140) whose internal space is sealed by a joint (110) formed by fusing two synthetic resin sheets, The suture kit (130) housed in the first housing section (140), A second housing portion (150) is located adjacent to the first housing portion (140), and its internal space is sealed by the joint portion (110), The liquid antimicrobial substance (170) contained in the second containment section (150), In order to ensure a path for the movement of the antimicrobial substance (170), a partition wall (300) partially separates the first housing section (140) and the second housing section (150), The present invention includes an antibacterial capsule (190) housed within the second housing (150), the antibacterial substance (170) filling the capsule so that it swells up inside the capsule, The aforementioned antimicrobial substance (170) is An antibacterial suture packaging kit characterized in that the sutures are contained separately from the suture kit (130) by being filled into the antibacterial capsule (190), and when the second containment section (150) is pressed and the antibacterial capsule (190) is ruptured, the sutures flow into the suture kit (130) after passing through the movement path provided by the partition wall (300) and are absorbed by the sutures (120).

2. A first housing section (140) whose internal space is sealed by a joint (110) formed by fusing two synthetic resin sheets, The suture kit (130) housed in the first housing section (140), A second housing portion (150) is located adjacent to the first housing portion (140), and its internal space is sealed by the joint portion (110), Between the first housing portion (140) and the second housing portion (150), a connecting portion (160) is provided which separates the first housing portion (140) and the second housing portion (150) and has a second width (t2) smaller than the first width (t1) of the joining portion (110), The liquid antimicrobial substance (170) contained in the second containment section (150), The antimicrobial capsule (190) is housed in the second housing section (150) while remaining separate from the suture kit (130) by the connecting section (160), and is filled with the antimicrobial substance (170) to such an extent that it swells up. The aforementioned antimicrobial substance (170) is An antibacterial suture packaging kit characterized in that, when filled in the antibacterial capsule (190), it is contained separately from the suture kit (130), and when the second containment part (150) is pressed and the antibacterial capsule (190) is ruptured, the connecting part (160) expands, passes through the connecting part (160), flows into the suture kit (130) and is absorbed by the suture (120).

3. The antibacterial suture packaging kit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the antibacterial capsule (190) has one or more external shapes that are circular, elliptical, or polygonal.

4. A first housing section (140) whose internal space is sealed by a joint (110) formed by fusing two synthetic resin sheets, The suture kit (130) housed in the first housing section (140), A second housing portion (150) is located adjacent to the first housing portion (140), and its internal space is sealed by the joint portion (110), The first housing portion (140) and the second housing portion (150) are separated by a connecting portion (160) having a second width (t2) smaller than the first width (t1) of the joining portion (110), The aforementioned antimicrobial substance (170) is An antibacterial suture packaging kit characterized in that, by the connecting portion (160), the suture kit (130) remains separated and is housed in the second housing portion (150), and when the second housing portion (150) is pressed and the internal pressure increases, the connecting portion (160) expands as the suture passes through the connecting portion (160), flows into the suture kit (130) and is absorbed by the suture (120).

5. The antimicrobial suture packaging kit according to any one of claims 1, 2, or 4, characterized in that the antimicrobial substance (170) is selected from the group consisting of halogenated hydroxy ethers, acyloxydiphenyl ethers, triclosan (2,2,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether), chlorhexidine, and combinations thereof.

6. Furthermore, the antibacterial suture packaging kit according to any one of claims 1, 2, or 4, characterized in that it further includes Tyvek packaging containing the antibacterial suture packaging kit.

7. The antibacterial suture packaging kit according to claim 2 or 4, characterized in that one or more tapered portions (200) and rounded portions (210), or partition walls (300) with a shape parallel to the connecting portion (160), are further formed on both sides of the connecting portion (160) so as to guide the antibacterial substance (170) to move toward the connecting portion (160).

8. The aforementioned connecting portion (160) is When the joint (110) is formed, conditions are used in the region of the joint (110) where the connecting portion (160) is formed that have a weaker bonding force than when the joint (110) is fused. The aforementioned antimicrobial substance (170) is The antibacterial suture packaging kit according to claim 2 or 4, characterized in that when the second housing portion (150) is pressed, the connecting portion (160), which has relatively weaker bonding force, expands and moves towards the first housing portion (140).

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