Package making – Methods – Sterilizing complete package
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-10
2008-08-26
Tawfik, Sameh H. (Department: 3721)
Package making
Methods
Sterilizing complete package
Reexamination Certificate
active
07415811
ABSTRACT:
A packaging system for hydrating sterile devices without comprising the integrity of the sterilization. The packaging system may include an enclosure for enclosing a device requiring hydration, a container containing a hydrate, a base located within the interior of the enclosure and an activating member located within the interior of the enclosure. The container and the device may be located within a receptacle. The receptacle may rest on the base and the activating member may be affixed on top of the receptacle. A force may be exerted on an exterior portion of the enclosure such that the activating member pushes on the receptacle and crushes or ruptures the container. The hydrate located within the container is then released to the device, thereby hydrating the device without breaking the seal of the enclosure. The sterilized environment is therefore maintained and the device is hydrated.
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Branch Kevin
Gottlieb Rebecca
Reghabi Bahar
Swanson Aaron
Foley & Lardner LLP
Medtronic Minimed Inc.
Tawfik Sameh H.
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