Method for extracting a medical device from a medical device package

Abstract

A medical device package for receiving, and securely and removably retaining, a medical device includes main and minor cap members. The main cap member has a proximal end, a distal end and a cavity with a cavity opening at the proximal end. The cavity is configured to receive, and to securely and removably retain, the medical device at least partially therein. The minor cap member is configured to seal the cavity opening once the medical device has been received in the cavity. A method for extracting a medical device from a medical device package includes first providing a medical device package as described above, with a medical device therein, and a connector. The method also includes breaching the minor cap member with the connector such that at least a portion of the connector enters the cavity of the medical device package. Next, the medical device is engaged by the connector and extracted from the medical device package.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 666,154, filed Sep. 19, 2003, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety and to which application we claim priority under 35 USC §120.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates, in general, to medical device packages and, in particular, to medical device packages for receiving, and securely and removably retaining, a medical device. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] A variety of medical devices require packaging to, for example, protect the medical device from damage prior to use and to maintain sterility of the medical device. For integrated medical devices that combine a dermal tissue penetration member (e.g., a lancet or micro-needle) with a test strip, the associated package should provide for an uncomplicated deployment of the dermal tissue penetration member during use, while also provi...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] Medical device packages according to the present invention provide a sterility barrier and / or protection for a medical device (e.g., an integrated medical device) enclosed therein. Embodiments of medical device packages according to the present invention also provide for an uncomplicated deployment of the medical device during use. Furthermore, with respect to integrated medical devices that include a dermal tissue penetration member (e.g., a lancet or micro-needle), medical device packages according to embodiments of the present invention protect the dermal tissue penetration member from damage, humidity, and / or contamination prior to use, and protect a user from accidental contact therewith. Embodiments of the medical device packages according to the present invention are also adapted to disable the medical device following use, thereby preventing its repeated use. In addition, due to relative simplicity of configuration, medical device packages according to the present invention are cost effective.

Problems solved by technology

Conventional medical device packages do not fulfill all or even most of the requirements described above in a cost effective manner.

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