Special receptacle or package – For a tool – Body treatment
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Ackun, Jr., Jacob K (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
For a tool
Body treatment
C206S484100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07866468
ABSTRACT:
A medical instrument sterilization pouch for efficiently bagging hinged instruments. The medical instrument sterilization pouch generally includes a pouch including a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer and/or the second layer are comprised of a gas permeable material and wherein the first layer is attached to the second layer via an outer seal substantially surrounding an outer perimeter of the first layer and the second layer. The first layer and the second layer are further impermeable to micro-organisms or toxins. The pouch includes a first lower portion and a second lower portion, wherein the first lower portion is separated from the second lower portion and wherein the first lower portion and the second lower portion form a recessed portion between thereof. The pouch preferably receives a medical instrument (i.e. surgical pliers), wherein the medical instrument is sterilized within the pouch and is then positioned upon a respective tool rack (i.e. pliers rack).
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Ackun Jr. Jacob K
Neustel Law Offices
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