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Packaging method that enables resterilization of medical devices

A technology for medical devices and disinfectants, used in disinfection, packaging, packaging sterilization, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2021-08-20
BECTON DICKINSON & CO
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However, exposure of plastic ampoules, drug vials with rubber stoppers, IV solution bags, IV solution pouches, or prefilled syringes to ethylene oxide (EtO) gas results in plastic ampoules, drug vials with rubber stoppers, IV solution bags , the contents of an IV solution sachet or prefilled syringe, such as the undesired effect of an increase in the pH of saline

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[0027] Before describing several exemplary embodiments of the invention, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the details of construction or method steps set forth in the following description. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or carried out in various ways.

[0028] With respect to terms used in this disclosure, the following definitions are provided.

[0029] As used herein, the term "package" or "packaging" includes items used to wrap or protect medical devices or products, such as plastic ampoules, drug vials with rubber stoppers, IV solution bags, IV solution sachets and syringes of any material. Packaging can be rigid or flexible. Packaging includes, but is not limited to, medical packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, and child-resistant packaging. Medical and pharmaceutical packaging can include blister packs, flow packs and pouches with 3 or 4 sides.

[0030] As used herein, the term "blister package" or "blis...

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Abstract

A method of packaging a prefilled medical device is disclosed. The method includes producing a package having a front panel and a back panel defining a compartment capable of holding one or more medical devices, wherein at least one of the front panel or the top panel has a portion comprising a breathable material and the remainder of the pouch is Airtight. The gas permeable material allows gas to pass through the material and contact one or more items contained within the compartment or allows gas to pass through the gas permeable material from the interior of the compartment to the exterior of the container. When sterilization is complete the pouch is sealed and the gas permeable portion is cut away, leaving the sterilized medical device enclosed in a completely gas impermeable pouch.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to methods of packaging medical devices, and more particularly to methods of packaging prefilled syringes for use in intravenous flushing procedures. [0002] Background of the invention [0003] Clean or sterile items, especially for medical applications, are packaged to maintain their sterility. The packaging of these items is intended to provide a barrier to prevent contamination, including microorganisms, from entering the interior of the packaging. [0004] Many medical procedures require multiple components, including medications and medical devices, that must be collected by a clinician before the procedure begins. The practice of assembling multiple components prior to a procedure is known as "kitting," and many hospitals and independent companies offer services by assembling these components and preparing them for use in a medical procedure. [0005] Drugs and other injectable / infusible solutions packaged in gas-...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61L2/07A61L2/20B65D75/00B65D81/00
CPCB65B55/06B65B55/10B65B5/022B65B7/02A61L2/07A61L2/20A61L2202/18A61L2202/21A61L2202/24B65B55/14B65B55/18B65B61/005A61B50/30A61B2050/318
Inventor 卢迪A·泽尔达
Owner BECTON DICKINSON & CO