Patent classifications
A61B2050/3009
Reclamation packaging for surgical instrument and related methods
A surgical kit includes a surgical instrument, a packaging, and a return packaging. The packaging defines an interior and an exterior in a closed configuration. The surgical instrument is disposed within the interior of the packaging or coupled with the packaging in the closed configuration. The packaging is configured to transition to an open configuration by a user to expose the interior and allow for access of the surgical instrument during a surgical procedure. The return packaging is configured to receive at least a portion of the surgical instrument after the surgical procedure for reduced cross-contamination. The return packaging is at least one of coupled with the packaging or disposed within the interior in the closed configuration.
PACKAGING FACILITATING STERILE CONNECTIONS
Packaging may be designed to allow for the forced connection of separate parts without breaching the sterile barrier of the packaging. A component holder housed within sterile packaging may hold device parts such that the device parts can shipped and stored separated and can be pushed together to create a sterile connection between the parts while the parts are housed within the packaging.