Patent classifications
A61B2050/006
Self stackable and interlocking packaging
The present invention relates to packaging and in particular, to sterile packaging that is configured to be self-stackable and interlocking. A sterile packaging comprising a packaging compartment provided having one open face through which the compartment may be filled, the open face forms a sterile sealing face that is to be sealed with and receive a sterile barrier. The package features at least one coupling interface along an external surface having male to female couplers configured to facilitate piggy-back coupling between two packaging.
Applicator system for application of skin tag removing devices
An applicator system that includes at least one skin tag removing device and an applicator for application of the device onto a skin tag. The device has an aperture delimited by occlusion members, and opposite flexible pressure members to apply pressure to the occlusion members towards the aperture. The applicator has a housing with a guideway extending between the inlet and outlet which receives at least part of an elongated reciprocating applicator rod having an applicator head for engaging the skin tag removing device when moved out of the outlet of the guideway and forced through the aperture of the skin tag removing device, and an opposite operating end located outside the inlet of the guideway. The applicator head has a space for accommodating a skin tag and is configured for ejecting the device to occlude the skin tag which eventually withers away.
MEDICAL DEVICE CONTAINMENT AND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A system for containing and transporting a medical device may include a container including a bottom face and surrounding side faces as a closed first end and an open second end to form an inner portion for receiving and retaining the medical device. At least a portion of one or more of the side faces may have an indentation extending along a length of the respective side face. A liner and cover may be removably enclosable about the container. The liner may be extendable over the side faces to line the inner portion of the container to an outer surface of the bottom face of the container. The cover may enclose the medical device in the container between the liner and cover. The indentation may be formed into the inner portion of the container. The container may be compatibly receivable in a first transportation device in a first orientation.
Filter-gasket assembly with seal and placement indicator for sterilization rigid container
Sterilization packaging systems with features for sealing a volume against an ingress of contaminants are provided. Such features include a sealing assembly including a gasket and a sheet of filter material. The sealing assembly seals a lid to a seal rim of a base. The gasket has an upper surface, outer edge, and inner edge. The upper surface of the gasket comprises a first row of alternating protrusions and indentations and a second row of alternating protrusions and indentations that define a channel therebetween. The sheet of filter material extends from an inner edge of the gasket. The gasket completely surrounds the sheet of filter material, wherein the indentations and channel facilitate delivery of a sterilization agent through the filter material. A sterilization assembly including a lid having a plurality of protrusions in its upper surface in conjunction with a gasket having a smooth upper surface is also provided.
Ergonomic handles for containers
Handles for containers and sterilization containers are provided. For example, a handle for a sterilization container comprises a base portion, a grip portion connected to the base portion, and a stop. The base portion is repositionable with respect to the container to change an orientation of the grip portion with respect to a bottom surface of the container. In some embodiments, a sterilization container comprises a body having a bottom surface, a lid, a first handle attached to a first end of the body, and a second handle attached to a second end of the body. Each handle includes a base portion rotatable within a plane parallel to the respective end of the body to reposition the handle with respect to the body, which changes an orientation of a grip portion of each handle with respect to the bottom surface.
MEMBRANE PACKAGING FOR STERILE, MEDICAL OBJECTS
Container with a membrane packaging for medical objects, consisting of at least one cover which is connectable to a lower part, wherein at least one clamping membrane is circumferentially and peripherally attached to at least one container part, and the object to be protected lies upon the at least one clamping membrane and is borne by it, wherein only one clamping membrane, is given, which lies opposite to a fixed holding slot for holding the object on the other container part and an additional pretensioning can be applied to the clamping membrane upon closing of the container.
Filter-Gasket Assembly with Seal and Placement Indicator for Sterilization Rigid Container
Sterilization packaging systems with features for sealing a volume against an ingress of contaminants are provided. Such features include a sealing assembly including a gasket and a sheet of filter material. The sealing assembly seals a lid to a seal rim of a base. The gasket has an upper surface, outer edge, and inner edge. The upper surface of the gasket comprises a first row of alternating protrusions and indentations and a second row of alternating protrusions and indentations that define a channel therebetween. The sheet of filter material extends from an inner edge of the gasket. The gasket completely surrounds the sheet of filter material, wherein the indentations and channel facilitate delivery of a sterilization agent through the filter material. A sterilization assembly including a lid having a plurality of protrusions in its upper surface in conjunction with a gasket having a smooth upper surface is also provided.
Ergonomic Handles for Containers
Handles for containers and sterilization containers are provided. For example, a handle for a sterilization container comprises a base portion, a grip portion connected to the base portion, and a stop. The base portion is repositionable with respect to the container to change an orientation of the grip portion with respect to a bottom surface of the container. In some embodiments, a sterilization container comprises a body having a bottom surface, a lid, a first handle attached to a first end of the body, and a second handle attached to a second end of the body. Each handle includes a base portion rotatable within a plane parallel to the respective end of the body to reposition the handle with respect to the body, which changes an orientation of a grip portion of each handle with respect to the bottom surface.
INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING ARRANGEMENT FOR ORTHOPEDIC TOOLS
A protective member for a medical instrument includes a body portion having an inner side wall defining an interior, configured to receive at least a portion of the medical instrument. The body portion also includes a first end and a second end, wherein at least one of the first end and the second end is configured to at least partially close the respective first end and/or second end of the body portion. The at least partially closed first end and/or second end is configured to be opened for use of the medical instrument, such that the medical instrument can pass through both the first and second ends of the body portion during use, while the inner side wall surrounds a portion of the medical instrument. The body portion is configured for use during a medical procedure using the medical instrument, for example, as a tissue protector or a drilling guide.
STERILE ENCLOSURE FOR A HAND-HELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING THEREOF
A sterile enclosure to bring a non-sterile hand-held electronic device such as a smartphone or a tablet into a sterile field comprises a rigid frame, a rigid base and a device holder configured to accept the hand-held device thereon. The use of the device holder to contain the hand-held device prior to engaging with the base and positioning the device therein, allows avoiding contamination of sterile components during use. A sterility indicator is also provided to continuously monitor the sterile enclosure for a possible breach in sterility while inside the sterile field.