Radiofrequency Ablation Kit Packaging Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing packaging systems for radiofrequency ablation kits face challenges in maintaining sterility and allowing for efficient setup during procedures, leading to potential delays or compromise of sterility.
Innovation Solution
A packaging system comprising an introducer tray, a probe tray, an outer carrier tray, a pouch for the tubing kit, and a dispenser carton, which allows for dimensional modification and maintains sterility until the point of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If all components are placed in a single sealed container with a lid that must be peeled off, then sterility is maintained until the point of use, but the procedure time is increased due to the delay in opening the package and setting up components
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging system is divided into multiple separate sterile containers, each containing specific components (probes, introducers, tubing). This allows the surgical team to open and prepare individual components at different times without compromising the sterility of other components still sealed in their containers, thus reducing overall procedure time while maintaining sterility integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
Components are pre-packaged in individual sterile containers that can be opened and prepared in advance. The packaging system allows for preliminary setup of certain components while others remain sealed, enabling the surgical team to prepare what is needed beforehand without compromising the sterility of remaining components.
2Productivity
If the package is opened to set up components in advance, then procedure setup is accelerated, but the sterility of components may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the packaging into separate sterile containers for different components, the system enables selective opening of individual containers based on procedural needs. This allows setup efficiency to be improved by opening only what is needed while other components remain sterile and sealed.
Solution Approach 2:
The packaging system acts as an intermediary that controls access to components. Individual sterile containers serve as intermediaries between the sealed packaging and the surgical field, allowing components to be accessed and set up without compromising the sterility of the overall system or other components.
3Reliability
If a single sealed container is used for all components, then sterility is maintained, but the flexibility to configure different kit configurations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging system segments components into separate sterile containers that can be independently configured and assembled. This allows the system to maintain sterility while providing flexibility in kit configuration, as different combinations of sealed containers can be selected and assembled based on specific procedural requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The packaging system transitions from a static single-container design to a dynamic multi-container system where components can be selectively opened, assembled, and configured in different arrangements. This provides adaptability for different kit configurations while maintaining sterility through controlled access to individual components.
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AI summary
A system for packaging a kit for a radiofrequency ablation procedure protects a radiofrequency ablation kit without compromising its sterile barrier system through the hazards of handling, distribution, and storage. The system includes: an introducer tray configured to hold at least one introducer; a probe tray configured to hold at least one radiofrequency ablation probe; an outer carrier tray, a pouch configured to hold a tubing kit; and a dispenser carton. The introducer tray and the probe tray are held within the outer carrier tray, and the outer carrier tray and the pouch are configured to be held within the dispenser carton. A method of packaging a radiofrequency ablation kit is further described.