Packaging System Intermediary Coating for Medical Device Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
During long-distance transportation, medical containers and their components can rub against the packaging, leading to wear and tear, which results in the creation of particles within the sealed packaging. These particles can contaminate the medical containers, making them unsuitable for immediate use.
Innovation Solution
A packaging system comprising a plate with projections and a tub with matching projections, where a material with a different composition and lower hardness than the plate and tub is applied between the projections to prevent direct contact and subsequent wear.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the holding device is made with dimensions slightly smaller than the packaging interior for ease of assembly, then the ease of operation is improved, but the holding device rubs against the packaging during transportation creating particles that contaminate medical containers
Solution Approach 1:
A protective coating is applied to the holding device projections, serving as an intermediary layer between the holding device and the packaging. This coating prevents direct contact and friction between the two components during transportation, thereby eliminating particle creation while maintaining the dimensional design that enables easy assembly.
2Reliability
If the medical containers are transported in a sealed packaging with the holding device, then the sterility is maintained, but the particles generated during transportation remain trapped inside and contaminate the containers
Solution Approach 1:
The protective coating on the holding device projections acts as a mediator that prevents particle generation in the first place. By eliminating the source of particles through the coating layer, the sealed packaging continues to maintain sterility without trapping contaminants inside.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the holding device is designed to fit tightly in the packaging for stability, then the stability is improved, but the friction increases causing wear and particle generation
Solution Approach 1:
The protective coating serves as an intermediary that allows the holding device to maintain a tight fit for stability during transportation while preventing direct friction and wear between the holding device and packaging surfaces. This eliminates particle generation despite the increased contact pressure.
4Productivity
If the medical containers are intended to be ready-to-use upon arrival, then the productivity is improved, but particle contamination requires cleaning before use reducing productivity
Solution Approach 1:
By applying the protective coating to prevent particle generation during transportation, the medical containers arrive in a clean, particle-free state within the sealed packaging. This maintains their ready-to-use status and eliminates the need for cleaning operations, thereby preserving productivity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The application of a distinct material between the plate and tub prevents the creation of particles due to reduced friction, ensuring that medical containers remain clean and sterile upon arrival.
Implementation Method 1
the material being distinct from the plate and the tub and formed of a material having a composition different from each of a composition of the plate and a composition of the tub
Implementation Method 2
The application of a distinct material between the plate and tub prevents the creation of particles due to reduced friction
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AI summary
A packaging system for receiving medical containers or components of medical containers comprises a plate, a tub having a plurality of sidewalls defining an interior space in which the plate is received, and a material located between sidewalls of the plate and interior surfaces. The material is distinct from the plate and the tub and formed of a material having a composition different from each of a composition of the plate and a composition of the tub.