Dual-chamber solution packaging system
First Claim
1. A solution packaging system, comprising:
- a dual-chamber gas-impermeable bag having a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein the chambers are operable to enclose contents and are separated by a releasable seal; and
an over-wrap member operable to enclose and contain the dual-chamber gas-impermeable bag.
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Abstract
A solution packaging system and method of administering a solution are disclosed. One embodiment of the solution packaging system of the present invention comprises a gas-impermeable dual-chamber bag, having a first chamber and a second chamber separated by a frangible (releasable) seal, and an over-wrap member enclosing and containing the dual-chamber inner bag. The dual-chamber bag can be used to package two-part medicinal solutions containing bicarbonate, such as ophthalmic irrigation solutions. The first chamber can be filled with and contain a first part of such an irrigation solution, comprising, for example, a buffer such as bicarbonate. The second chamber can contain the second part of such a solution, comprising, for example, glutathione (GSSG), or other anti-oxidant, and dextrose, or other energy source. Both parts may contain other excipients. The over-wrap member can serve as a dust cover and need not be a moisture or gas barrier, as the dual-chamber inner bag will have sufficient gas barrier properties to minimize the loss of CO2 from the first part of the solution (e.g., the bicarbonate). All of the components of the dual-chamber solution packaging system can withstand steam sterilization. The dual-chamber bag can be fitted with an administration port, which can be manufactured of, for example, polypropylene (PP), and sealed with a stopper (e.g., butyl rubber stopper) and an aluminum crimp seal. The dual-chamber bag can further comprise fill-ports to fill each chamber. The fill port openings can be sealed after filling the chambers and the fill ports cut from the dual-chamber bag. The frangible seal between the chambers of the embodiments of this invention can be broken by the end user to mix and reconstitute the two parts of the solution prior to use.
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1. A solution packaging system, comprising:
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a dual-chamber gas-impermeable bag having a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein the chambers are operable to enclose contents and are separated by a releasable seal; and
an over-wrap member operable to enclose and contain the dual-chamber gas-impermeable bag. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A solution packaging system, comprising:
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a gas-impermeable bag; and
an over-wrap member operable to enclose and contain the gas-impermeable bag. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A solution packaging system, comprising:
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a dual-chamber gas-impermeable bag, comprising;
a first chamber;
a second chamber, wherein the first and second chambers are intercommunicable and operable to enclose contents and are separated by a releasable seal;
an administration port operable to release the dual-chamber bag contents;
a fill port for each of the first and second chambers; and
a hanging interface for hanging the dual-chamber bag during use; and
an over-wrap member operable to enclose and contain the dual-chamber gas-impermeable bag. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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