A method of making a packaged antimicrobial suture having improved shelf life. The method comprising the steps of providing an inner package having a source of antimicrobial agent, providing an adsorbent material effective to adsorb a portion of the antimicrobial agent over time, positioning a suture...http://www.google.es/patents/US8112973?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatente US8112973 - Method of making a packaged antimicrobial suture