Container for conveyance

Abstract

The invention provides a transport container capable of stably holding a medical instrument. Provided is a container for transporting a medical instrument, the container having a bottom portion, a main body portion, and an opening portion, in which a flange portion formed so as to extend outward is formed at a part or the entirety of the peripheral edge portion of the main body portion, and an engagement portion that engages with a holding portion that holds the medical instrument is formed at the bottom portion. Furthermore, the present invention provides a transport container having a holding part, the transport container comprising: a holding part for holding a medical instrument; and a container for transporting the medical instrument.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a transport container, and more particularly to a transport container capable of stably holding a medical tool, a transport container having a holding portion, and a packaged transport container. Background Art

[0002] Medical instruments are generally sterilized while being stored in containers, and are transported and stored in a sterilized state. However, when the medical instruments are transported, they vibrate in the container, causing damage to the medical instruments themselves, or the medical instruments or a holder holding the medical instruments interfere with the inner side of the container, thereby causing the generation of particles due to damage or friction, etc., which may cause hygienic problems.

[0003] In order to solve the above problem, a method of fixing the medical equipment in the container to suppress the vibration of the medical equipment during transportation has been proposed. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a medical equipment container, which is a medical equipment container capable of transporting the medical equipment contained therein in a fixed state, wherein a holder for holding at least one medical equipment is installed in a container body having an opening at the top, the opening being sealed by a gas impermeable film, and the internal pressure of the medical equipment container is less than the atmospheric pressure.

[0004] Prior art literature

[0005] Patent Literature

[0006] Patent Document 1: International Publication No. 2021 / 009890 Summary of the invention

[0007] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0008] However, the prior art is not sufficient, and as shown in Patent Document 1, there is a real situation that further development is desired not only for the method of housing and fixing the medical device in the holder but also for the transport container for transporting the medical device.

[0009] Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a transport container that can stably hold a medical tool.

[0010] Means used to solve problems

[0011] That is, in the present invention, a container for transporting medical instruments is provided, which has a bottom, a main body and an opening, wherein a flange portion extending outward is formed at a part or the whole of the peripheral portion of the main body, and a snap-fitting portion that snaps into a holding portion that holds the medical instrument is formed at the bottom.

[0012] The engaging portion may be formed in plurality.

[0013] The engaging portion may also be a convex shape having a concave portion at the center. In this case, the engaging portion may also be a substantially elliptical ring convex shape, and when the engaging portion is a substantially elliptical ring convex shape, the aspect ratio of the concave portion may also be short diameter: long diameter = 1: 1.1 to 3.0. In addition, in this case, when the engaging portion is a substantially elliptical ring convex shape, the long side direction of the opening and the long axis direction of the concave portion may also be the same direction.

[0014] When there are two engagement portions, the two engagement portions may be formed substantially on a diagonal line.

[0015] The transport container of the present invention may include a convex portion at a part of the main body.

[0016] In addition, the present invention also provides a transport container with a holding portion, which includes: a holding portion for holding medical instruments; and a transport container for medical instruments, wherein the transport container for medical instruments is composed of a bottom, a main body, and an opening, a flange portion extending outward is formed at a part or all of the peripheral portion of the main body, and a locking portion that is engaged with the holding portion is formed at the bottom.

[0017] Furthermore, there is provided a packaged transport container including: a transport container having the holding portion; and a cover portion thermally fused to a flange portion of the transport container in a peelable manner.

[0018] Effects of the Invention

[0019] According to the present invention, a transport container capable of stably holding a medical tool can be provided.

[0020] In addition, the effects described here are not necessarily limited to these, and any effect described in this specification may be used. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a perspective view showing an example of an embodiment of the transport container 10 of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 A in FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state where conventional transport containers 1000 are stacked. Figure 2 B is a diagram showing a state where the transport containers 10 of the present invention are stacked.

[0023] Figure 3 A in FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the transport container 10 as viewed from the side in the long side direction of the bottom 11. Figure 3 B in the figure is a view of the transport container 10 as viewed from the side surface in the short-side direction of the bottom 11 .

[0024] Figure 4 A to Figure 4 C in FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an embodiment of the holding portion 50 .

[0025] Figure 5 It is a figure which shows the state which laminated|stacked the holding part 50.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing a state in which a part of the holding portion 50 is engaged with the engaging portion 111 of the transport container 10 .

[0027] Figure 7 It is a perspective view showing an example of an embodiment of the packaged transport container 10 of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 8 1 is a flowchart showing an example of a method for manufacturing the packaged transport container 10 of the present invention.

[0029] Fig. 9 It is a perspective view showing an example of an embodiment of a conventional transport container 1000 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0031] The embodiment described below is an example of a typical embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention should not be interpreted narrowly.

[0032] 1. Transport container 10

[0033] Figure 1 1 is a perspective view showing an example of an embodiment of a transport container 10 of the present invention. The transport container 10 of this embodiment is a container for transporting a medical tool 20, and includes a bottom 11, a main body 12, and an opening 13. A flange 121 extending outward is formed at a part or the whole of the peripheral edge of the main body 12, and an engaging portion 111 engaging with a holding portion 50 holding the medical tool 20 is formed at the bottom 11.

[0034] In addition, in the present embodiment, the holding portion 50 and the medical tool 20 are not necessarily included in the range of the transport container 10 of the present embodiment, and the transport container 10 alone may be circulated.

[0035] In this specification, "medical tools" refer to tools used in the medical field, such as pharmaceutical containers, rubber stoppers for pharmaceutical containers, caps, syringes, barrels (syringe barrels), pistons, injection needles, vials, test tubes, tubes (including microtubes), etc., and widely include tools that can be accommodated in the transport container 10 of this embodiment. In addition, in this embodiment, "holding portion" refers to a tool for holding the medical tool 20, and widely includes tools that can be accommodated in the transport container 10 of this embodiment. In addition, the holding portion 50 is described in detail in "2. Transport container 10 having holding portion 50".

[0036] The shape of the transport container 10 is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a box shape. Examples of the box shape include a roughly circular, elliptical, triangular, or quadrilateral (including a roughly rectangular) bottom 11. However, in the present embodiment, a roughly rectangular shape is preferred. In the present embodiment, when the bottom 11 is roughly polygonal, its corners may be rounded.

[0037] As the material of the transport container 10, it is preferred to select a material from the viewpoints of being non-toxic and hygienic, being applicable to various sterilization methods, and having light resistance and weather resistance. In addition, when it is desired to maintain the inside of the transport container 10 at a state of negative pressure compared to the atmospheric pressure, it is preferred to select the material in consideration of oxygen permeability. Specifically, there is no particular limitation, and examples thereof include polypropylene, polycarbonate, polyethylene, and high-impact polystyrene. The transport container 10 can be manufactured by processing these materials using a conventionally known method. In addition, the material of the transport container 10 may also have transparency or light transmittance, but this is not particularly limited in the present technology.

[0038] Fig. 9 1 is a perspective view showing an example of an embodiment of a conventional transport container 1000. In the conventional transport container 1000, for example, the above-mentioned medical tool 20 (including the tool held by the holding portion 50) moves during transport or use, and may interfere with the inner side surface of the transport container 10, resulting in the generation of particles due to damage or friction. In particular, depending on the type of medical tool 20, there are many cases where claws or protrusions 201 are provided on the side circumference, and in this case, the possibility of interference is high.

[0039] To address this problem, the bottom 11 of the transport container 10 of the present invention is provided with an engaging portion 111 that engages with the holding portion 50 that holds the medical tool 20. Thus, by controlling the movement of the medical tool 20 during transport or use, it is possible to prevent the medical tool 20 or the holding portion 50 that holds the medical tool 20 from interfering with the inner side surface of the transport container 10, and the medical tool 20 can be stably held.

[0040] The shape of the engaging portion 111 is not particularly limited as long as it can engage with the holding portion 50. For example, it can be appropriately designed to be suitable for a known engaging mechanism such as a threaded mechanism, a snap-fit ​​device, or other existing mechanisms. In addition, it is preferred that the holding portion 50 and the engaging portion 111 are detachably formed. Thus, it is easy to remove the holding portion 50 from the transport container 10, thereby improving usability.

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, it is preferred that the engaging portion 11 is formed with two, three, four or more, or a plurality of them, and it is particularly preferred that, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 The inventor of the present application has found that, in the process of conducting intensive experimental research on the present invention, there is no difference in terms of stably holding the medical device 20 when two engaging portions 111 are formed and when three or more engaging portions 111 are formed. Therefore, by providing two engaging portions 111, the medical device 20 can be stably held, and advantages such as cost reduction and improved yield can also be obtained.

[0042] When there are two engaging portions 111, preferably, the two engaging portions 111 are formed on a substantially diagonal line. Thus, compared with a case where the engaging portions 111 are not formed on a substantially diagonal line, the movement of the medical tool 20 during transportation or use can be further controlled, and the medical tool 20 can be held more stably.

[0043] As the specific shape of the engaging portion 111, for example, a convex shape, a concave shape, or a shape formed by partially combining them can be listed, and as the convex shape and / or concave shape, for example, it can be formed into a roughly polygonal shape such as a roughly circular shape, a roughly elliptical shape, a roughly triangular shape, a roughly quadrilateral shape (also including a roughly rectangular shape), etc. In addition, as the engaging portion 111, as described later, it is not necessary to have a convex shape and / or concave shape that is continuously formed in a ring shape, etc., and it can also be a convex shape and / or concave shape that is discontinuously formed with a cutout portion, etc. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the convex shape and / or concave shape in the engaging portion 111 is roughly polygonal, its corners can also be designed to be rounded.

[0044] As a specific shape of the engagement portion 111, a convex shape having a concave portion at the center is preferable. By having a concave portion at the center, it can be easily engaged with a support portion 55 such as a holding portion 50 described later.

[0045] As a more specific shape of the engaging portion 111, a substantially annular convex shape, such as Figure 1The substantially elliptical annular convex shape shown is particularly preferably a substantially elliptical annular convex shape. By adopting these shapes, it is possible to engage with the support portion 55 of the holding portion 50 described later more easily. In addition, by setting it as a substantially elliptical annular convex shape, compared with the case of setting it as a substantially circular annular convex shape, it is possible to have a clearance, and the dimensional accuracy with the support portion 55 of the holding portion 50 is not too high, and the convenience when the holding portion 50 described later is stored in the transport container 10 can be ensured, and the usability can be improved. In addition, it is possible to withstand the impact of shaking during transportation or use.

[0046] In the case where the engaging portion 111 is a substantially elliptical annular convex shape, it is preferred that the aspect ratio of the elliptical recess is short diameter: long diameter = 1: 1.1 to 3.0, and more preferably, short diameter: long diameter = 1: 1.3 to 2.8. By making the short diameter: long diameter = 1: 1.1 or more, the recess can be made substantially elliptical rather than substantially circular, and as a result, the above-mentioned clearance during transportation can be obtained. In addition, by setting the short diameter: long diameter = 1: 3.0 or less, it is possible to prevent the clearance from becoming too large and being unable to cope with shaking during transportation or use.

[0047] When the engaging portion 111 is a substantially elliptical annular convex shape, it is preferred that the long side direction of the opening 13 is in the same direction as the long axis direction of the concave portion. This can further prevent the medical tool 20 or the holding portion 50 holding the medical tool 20 from interfering with the inner side surface of the transport container 10, and the medical tool 20 can be held more stably.

[0048] Figure 2 A in FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state where conventional transport containers 1000 are stacked. Figure 2 B in FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state where the transport container 10 of the present invention is stacked. Preferably, the transport container 10 of the present embodiment has a convex portion 122 at a portion of the main body 12. Thus, when the transport containers 10 are stacked, a gap can be ensured in the vertical direction compared to the conventional transport container 1000 (see FIG. 11 ). Figure 2 Y), by ensuring a space for the arm of a machine or the like to enter, the transport container 10 can be easily taken out from the overlapped state, and usability can be improved. In addition, the transport containers 10 can be prevented from being excessively fitted or interfering with each other.

[0049] Figure 3 A in FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the transport container 10 as viewed from the side in the long side direction of the bottom 11. Figure 3 B in FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the transport container 10 viewed from the side in the short side direction of the bottom 11. In addition, it is preferred that the transport container 10 is Figure 1In the case of the box shape shown in the figure and the bottom 11 being substantially rectangular, the convex parts 122 are respectively arranged at the four sides of the substantially rectangular shape. In this case, it is preferred that the convex parts 122 protrude from the side in the long side direction of the substantially rectangular shape, and not from the side in the short side direction. Thus, since the convex parts 122 do not protrude from the side in the short side direction, it is easy for the arms of the machine and the like to enter from the side in the short side direction, and the usability can be improved.

[0050] Below, refer to Figure 1 The other parts of the transport container 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail, but the present technology is not limited to this structure.

[0051] As mentioned above, Figure 1 The transport container 10 of the illustrated embodiment includes a bottom portion 11, a main body portion 12, and an opening portion 13. A flange portion 121 extending outward is formed at a part or the entirety of the peripheral portion of the main body portion 12, and an engaging portion 111 engaging with a holding portion 50 for holding a medical tool 20 is formed at the bottom portion 11. The opening portion 13 may be sealed by heat-melting the cover portion 40 or the like at the flange portion 121.

[0052] In addition, if Figure 1 As shown, the transport container 10 may have a step portion 14 in the long side direction of the transport container 10, and the step portion 14 is provided to protrude horizontally inward at a position spaced apart by a predetermined length from the flange portion 121 located at the upper end in the direction of the bottom 11 (the lower side direction). The step portion 14 may also be provided on the entire circumference of the transport container 10 (the side peripheral portion). By including the step portion 14, when a user or a machine grasps the outer side of the transport container 10, the fingers or the arm of the machine can be hung on the step portion 14, so that the transport container 10 can be grasped stably (including the case where the holding portion 50, etc. is provided in the transport container 10).

[0053] In addition, if Figure 1 As shown in FIG. 1 , the transport container 10 may include a protrusion 15 protruding inwardly on the side circumference. In the case where there is a gap between the holder 50 described later and the side circumference, the gap may be filled with the protrusion 15 to suppress vibration of the holder 50 in the transport container 10. Figure 1 In the figure, the protrusion 15 is arranged on the side periphery between the flange portion 121 and the step portion 14, and the number of the protrusions 15 is two on each of a pair of opposing surfaces of the side periphery, for a total of four, but the position and number of the protrusions 15 are not limited to this in the present technology.

[0054] 2. Transport container 10 having holding portion 50

[0055] The transport container 10 having the holding portion 50 of this embodiment includes at least the holding portion 50 for holding the medical tool 20 and the above-mentioned transport container 10 for the medical tool 20. The transport container 10 for the medical tool 20 is the same as that described in "1. Transport container 10", and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

[0056] In the transport container 10 having the holding portion 50 of the present embodiment, it is preferable that the holding portion 50 for holding the medical tool 20 is included inside the transport container 10. This can be achieved by a storage step of storing the holding portion 50 for holding the medical tool 20 through the opening 13 of the molded transport container 10.

[0057] The shape of the holding portion 50 can be appropriately designed according to the type and size of the medical tool 20, and is not particularly limited. Figure 4 and Figure 5 Let me give you an example. Figure 4 A in FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the holding portion 50, Figure 4 B in FIG. 5 is a top view showing the holding portion 50. Figure 4 C in FIG. 1 is a front view showing the holding portion 50 .

[0058] like Figure 4 A to Figure 4 As shown in C in FIG. 1 , the holding portion 50 includes a plate-shaped substrate portion 51. As the shape of the substrate portion 51, for example, Figure 4 In addition to the substantially rectangular shape shown, a substantially polygonal shape, a substantially circular shape, a substantially elliptical shape, etc. may be mentioned, and it can be appropriately selected according to the shape of the transport container 10 in the storage and holding portion 50, etc.

[0059] like Figure 4 As shown in A in FIG. 1 , the holding portion 50 includes a plurality of cylindrical portions 52 protruding from a base portion 51. The number of cylindrical portions 52 and the intervals between adjacent cylindrical portions 52 are not particularly limited and may be appropriately set according to the size of the medical tool 20 to be held.

[0060] like Figure 4 A and Figure 4 As shown in C in FIG. 1 , the substrate portion 51 may have a locking protrusion 53 protruding from the substrate portion 51 around the cylindrical portion 52 and having a locking claw 531 at the front end. When the substrate portion 51 is set to the upper side, the locking claw 531 protrudes further downward than the cylindrical portion 52. Figure 4 In A in FIG. 1 , three locking protrusions 53 are arranged around each cylindrical portion 52 , but the number of arrangements is not limited to this in the present technology.

[0061] The holding portion 50 can stably hold the medical device 20 by using the locking claws 531 at multiple locations (for example, three). In addition, when the medical device 20 is a cap with a rubber stopper, the cap with the rubber stopper can be reliably released from the held locking claws 531 when the cap is plugged (pressed) onto the mouth of the medical container.

[0062] like Figure 4 A and Figure 4 As shown in B in FIG. 1 , the substrate portion 51 may include a through hole 54. By including the through hole 54, the sterilizing fluid is well distributed in the container, and the sterilization efficiency is improved. The shape of the through hole 54 is not particularly limited, and may be a substantially rectangular shape, a substantially polygonal shape, a substantially circular shape, a substantially elliptical shape, etc. Figure 4 A and Figure 4 In B in FIG. 1 , three through holes 54 are arranged around each cylindrical portion 52 , but the positions and numbers of the arrangements are not limited thereto in the present technology.

[0063] like Figure 4 A and Figure 4 As shown in B in the figure, the base plate portion 51 may include a cutout portion 56 of a size that is large enough to insert a finger. As a result, the operation of storing the holding portion 50 in the transport container 10 or removing the holding portion 50 from the transport container 10 can be performed more simply. In addition, for example, in a case where the operation of stacking the holding portion 50 for holding a cap on the holding portion 50 for holding a vial or moving the stacked holding portion 50 is shared by a plurality of mechanical devices, the cutout portion 56 can be provided for the purpose of preventing interference between the individual mechanical devices. Furthermore, by detecting the cutout portion 56 with an image inspection machine or the like, the position of the holding portion 50 can be accurately grasped, so that transport abnormalities and positional deviations of the holding portion 50 can be detected at an early stage, and the equipment stop time associated with transport abnormalities or positional deviations can be reduced. In addition, in Figure 4 A and Figure 4 In B in FIG. 1 , the cutouts 56 are provided at two locations on the diagonal line among the four corners of the base plate 51 , but the positions and the number are not limited thereto in the present technology.

[0064] like Figure 4 A and Figure 4As shown in C in the figure, the substrate portion 51 may include a support portion 55 protruding from the substrate portion 51. When the substrate portion 51 is set to the upper side, the support portion 55 protrudes further downward than the cylindrical portion 52 and the locking protrusion 53. As described later, when the retaining portions 50 are stacked, by including the support portion 55, the contact between the upper and lower adjacent retaining portions 50 can be prevented. In addition, since a gap is formed between the upper and lower adjacent retaining portions 50, the sterilization fluid is well distributed in the container, and the sterilization efficiency is improved. Furthermore, by including the support portion 55, interference with the medical device 20 can be prevented. In addition, the medical device 20 held by the retaining portion 50 can be prevented from contacting the bottom surface of the container or moisture stored on the bottom surface, thereby maintaining the sanitary state of the medical device 20.

[0065] Figure 5 2 is a diagram showing a state where the holding portion 50 is stacked. Figure 5 As shown, the holding portion 50 can be stacked. In this case, as Figure 4 As shown in B in FIG. 1 , it is preferred that the base plate portion 51 includes a connecting hole 57. By fitting the front end of the support portion 55 into the connecting hole 57 of the mounted holding portion 50, the holding portion 50 can be stably stacked. The shapes of the support portion 55 and the connecting hole 57 are not particularly limited, and any shapes can be adopted.

[0066] Figure 6 1 is a diagram showing a state where a part of the holding portion 50 is engaged with the engaging portion 111 of the transport container 10. Specifically, the bottom support portion 55 is engaged with the engaging portion 111, thereby controlling the movement of the medical device 20 loaded on the holding portion 50 during transport or use, etc., so that the medical device 20 or the holding portion 50 holding the medical device 20 can be prevented from interfering with the inner side surface of the transport container 10, and the medical device 20 can be stably held. Figure 5 In the embodiment, three holding parts 50 for holding the medical tool 20 are stacked up and down, but the number of the holding parts 50 is not limited thereto, and may be one or more.

[0067] In addition, as Figure 6 The distance X in the partial enlarged view of FIG. 1 (the distance between the medical tool 20 held by the holding part 50 or the holding part 50 in the transport container 10) is not particularly limited, but the movement of the medical tool 20 during transport or use can be controlled due to the engagement part 111, so it can be designed to be less than 2.0 mm or less than 1.5 mm. As a result, the volume of the transport container 10 can be reduced, and as a result, more medical tools 20 can be transported at reduced costs.

[0068] As the material of the holding portion 50, it is preferred to select a material that is non-toxic and hygienic, applicable to various sterilization methods, and has light resistance and weather resistance. In addition, it is preferred to select a material from the perspectives of the shape, material, required quality, function and strength of the medical device 20. Specifically, there is no particular limitation, and examples thereof include polypropylene, polycarbonate, polyethylene, polyacetal, etc. The holding portion 50 can be manufactured by processing these materials using a conventionally known method. In addition, the material of the holding portion 50 may also be transparent or light-transmissive, but this is not particularly limited in the present technology.

[0069] 3. Packaged transport container 10

[0070] The packaged transport container 10 of the present invention comprises at least: a transport container 10 having the above-mentioned holding portion 50, and a cover portion 40 peelably heat-fused to the flange portion 121 of the transport container 10. The transport container 10 having the holding portion 50 is the same as that described in "2. Transport container 10 having the holding portion 50", and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

[0071] Figure 7 1 is a perspective view showing an example of an embodiment of the packaged transport container 10 of the present invention. In this embodiment, it is preferred that the pressure inside the transport container 10 is negative relative to the atmospheric pressure. Figure 7 In the embodiment, the cover 40 covering the opening 13 of the transport container 10 is bent toward the inside of the transport container 10, and the holding part 50 is pressed by the bent portion of the cover 40. In addition, in this specification, "atmospheric pressure" refers to standard atmospheric pressure, specifically 1013.25 hPa.

[0072] When the manufactured packaged transport container 10 is placed in an environment lower than the atmospheric pressure due to air transport, the pressure in the container may be equal to or lower than the pressure during air transport. The upper limit of the pressure in the transport container 10 is preferably 1013 hPa or less, and more preferably 980 hPa. The lower limit of the pressure may be appropriately adjusted so that the transport container 10 is not deformed or damaged, but is preferably 400 hPa or more.

[0073] Figure 7 The medical tool 20 shown is pressed by the cover 40 via the holder 50. Thus, since the holder 50 and the medical tool 20 are sandwiched and fixed between the bottom 11 of the transport container 10 and the cover 40, they are less likely to vibrate during transport. In addition, by packaging with the cover 40, the outer packaging of the packaged transport container 10 can be sterilized. There is no particular limitation on the method for sterilizing the outer packaging, and a conventionally known method that can achieve a sterilization effect can be selected.

[0074] The cover 40 has a gas impermeable film and is thermally welded to the flange 121 of the transport container 10 in a releasable manner. Figure 7 As shown, the opening 13 is sealed. The cover 40 is a sheet-like component, not a bag-like component such as a vacuum bag. In addition, the material of the cover 40 may also be transparent or translucent, but there is no particular limitation in the present technology.

[0075] The heat welding method of the cover 40 and the flange 1221 can be performed by a conventionally known method. For example, there can be mentioned a method of melting the flange 121 by heat and welding it to the cover 40, a method of melting the adhesive layer constituting the cover 40 by heat and welding it to the flange 121, a method of welding the cover 40 and the flange 121 via an adhesive (for example, a hot melt agent, etc.), etc.

[0076] The structure of the cover 40 is not particularly limited as long as it has a gas impermeable film. For example, it may be a laminate including (A) a gas impermeable layer, (B) an anchor coating layer, and (C) an adhesive layer in order from the upper layer (outer side). The preferred raw materials of each layer in the case where the preferred structure of the cover 40 is marked as "(A) gas impermeable layer / (B) anchor coating layer / (C) adhesive layer" in order from the upper layer are shown in the following (1) to (4). (1) to (3) are three-layered cover 40, and (4) is a five-layered cover 40.

[0077] (1) (A) Polyethylene terephthalate / (B) Polyethylene / (C) Polyethylene resin

[0078] (2) (A) polyethylene terephthalate / (B) polyethylene / (C) olefin resin containing a mixture of polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate

[0079] (3) (A) Polyethylene terephthalate / (B) Polyethylene / (C) Polypropylene resin

[0080] (4) (A) Polyethylene terephthalate / (B) Polyethylene / (B) Biaxially stretched nylon / (B) Polyethylene / (C) Polyethylene resin

[0081] In addition, the cover 40 may include (D) a gas permeable film in addition to the above-mentioned (A) gas impermeable layer, (B) anchor coating layer, and (C) adhesive layer.

[0082] When forming the cover 40, in the case of performing a sterilization treatment using gas, it is preferred that (D) a gas permeable film is releasably heat-fused to the flange 121, and then a laminate including a gas impermeable film, or (A) a gas impermeable layer, (B) an anchor coating layer, and (C) an adhesive layer is stacked and bonded. Thus, the inside of the transport container 10 can be sterilized using gas, and the sanitation inside the transport container 10 can be further improved. On the other hand, in the case of performing a sterilization treatment using radiation or electron beams, it is preferred that the gas impermeable film, or (A) a gas impermeable layer, (B) an anchor coating layer, and (C) an adhesive layer be stacked and bonded without the gas permeable film (D). The bonding method is not particularly limited, and conventionally known methods such as a method of bonding via the (C) adhesive layer and a method of bonding via an adhesive can be used.

[0083] The thickness of the cover 40 can be appropriately selected according to the structure or material. For example, when the cover 40 is composed of a laminate including (A) a gas impermeable layer, (B) an anchor coating layer, and (C) an adhesive layer, the thickness of the cover 40 is preferably 50 μm to 150 μm, and more preferably 70 μm to 100 μm. When the cover 40 is composed of a laminate including (A) a gas impermeable layer, (B) an anchor coating layer, and (C) an adhesive layer, and (D) a gas permeable film, the thickness of the cover 40 is preferably 200 μm to 500 μm.

[0084] 4. Method for manufacturing packaged transport container 10

[0085] Figure 8 1 is a flowchart showing an example of a method for manufacturing the packaged transport container 10 of the present invention.

[0086] The manufacturing method of this embodiment first performs a storage step (step S11) of storing the medical tool 20 inside the transport container 10 having the opening 13 and the flange 121. The medical tool 20 may be held by the holding portion 50. In this case, in step S11, the holding portion 50 holding the medical tool 20 is stored inside the transport container 10.

[0087] Next, a sealing process (step S12) is performed: the opening 13 is sealed by releasably heat-melting the cover 40 to the flange 121, and the pressure inside the transport container 10 is made negative relative to the atmospheric pressure, so that the medical tool 20 or the holder 50 holding the medical tool 20 is pressed by the cover 40. In step S12, the pressure inside the transport container 10 is reduced so that the cover 40 presses the medical tool 20 or the holder 50 holding the medical tool 20, and the pressure is negative relative to the atmospheric pressure.

[0088] The cover 40 is heat-fused to the transport container 10 in a state of contacting the medical tool 20 or the holding part 50 and directly or indirectly pressing the medical tool 20 through step S12. Thus, the packaged transport container 10 in which the medical tool 20 is fixed is obtained. The heat-fusion method is not particularly limited, and the following conventionally known methods can be used: a method of melting the flange 121 by heat and fusing it to the cover 40, a method of melting the adhesive layer of the cover 40 by heat and fusing it to the flange 121, a method of fusing the flange 121 and the cover 40 by components other than the flange 121 and the cover 40 (for example, adhesives such as hot melts), etc. In addition, in step S12, as long as the sealing of the opening 13 of the transport container 10 and the pressing of the medical tool 20 by the cover 40 can be achieved as described above, the specific processing method is not particularly limited in the present technology.

[0089] In the manufacturing method of the present embodiment, it is preferred that a cutting process (step S13) of cutting the lid 40 is included after step S12. "After the sealing process" means at the same time as the sealing process or after the sealing process. That is, it is preferred that the manufacturing method of the present embodiment cuts the lid 40 while heat-melting the lid 40 to the flange 12 of the transport container 10 or after heat-melting. For example, when a packaged transport container 10 is manufactured using a lid 40 such as a roll-shaped lid 40 that is larger than the outer shape of the transport container 10, a process of cutting the lid 40 according to the shape of the transport container 10 is sometimes performed. By cutting the lid 40 after the sealing process, the lid 40 can be heat-melted more reliably. In addition, in the manufacturing method of the present embodiment, step S12 can also be performed after step S13. For example, in the case where the cut lid 40 is arranged together with the transport container 10 in a reduced pressure environment and the lid 40 and the flange 121 are heat-melted, step S12 can also be performed after step S13.

[0090] In the manufacturing method of this embodiment, after step S12, an internal sterilization step (step S14) for sterilizing the inside of the packaged transport container 10 may be performed. When step S13 is performed, it is preferred that step S14 be performed after step S13. As the sterilization method in step S14, radiation sterilization or electron beam sterilization is preferred, but the present technology is not limited thereto.

[0091] Industrial Applicability

[0092] According to the present invention, a transport container capable of stably holding a medical appliance can be provided. In addition, the transport container having a holding portion and the packaged transport container can be provided. By using the transport container of the present invention, the movement of the medical appliance during transportation or use can be controlled, and as a result, the medical appliance or the holding portion holding the medical appliance can be prevented from interfering with the inner side surface of the transport container, and the medical appliance can be stably held.

[0093] Description of Reference Numerals

[0094] 10: Transport container

[0095] 11: Bottom

[0096] 111: Engagement part

[0097] 12: Main body

[0098] 121: Flange

[0099] 122: convex part

[0100] 13: Opening

[0101] 14: Step

[0102] 15: Protrusion

[0103] 20: Medical equipment

[0104] 40: cover

[0105] 50: Maintaining

[0106] 1000: Conventional transport container

[0107] 201: Claw or protrusion.

Claims

1. A container for transporting medical equipment, characterized in that: It has a bottom, a main body and an opening, A flange portion extending outward is formed at a part or the whole of the peripheral edge portion of the main body portion. An engaging portion that engages with a holding portion that holds a medical tool is formed at the bottom portion.

2. The transport container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The engaging portion is formed in plurality.

3. The transport container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The engaging portion is a convex shape having a concave portion at the center.

4. The transport container according to claim 3, characterized in that: The engaging portion is substantially in an elliptical annular convex shape.

5. The transport container according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the engagement portion is in a substantially elliptical annular convex shape, the aspect ratio of the recessed portion is short diameter:long diameter=1:1.1 to 3.

0.

6. The transport container according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the engagement portion is in a substantially elliptical annular convex shape, the long side direction of the opening portion and the long axis direction of the recessed portion are in the same direction.

7. The transport container according to claim 2, characterized in that: When there are two engagement portions, the two engagement portions are formed substantially on a diagonal line.

8. The transport container according to claim 1, characterized in that: A convex portion is provided at a portion of the main body.

9. A transport container having a holding portion, characterized in that: include: A holding portion for holding medical appliances; as well as A container for transporting medical equipment, the container for transporting medical equipment comprising a bottom, a main body and an opening, a flange portion extending outward is formed at a part or all of the peripheral portion of the main body, and a snap-fit ​​portion for engaging with the holding portion is formed at the bottom.

10. A packaged transport container, characterized in that: include: The transport container having a holding portion according to claim 9; as well as A cover portion is heat-fused to the flange portion of the transport container in a releasable manner.

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