Packaging for selectivity lubricating part of a medical device
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1. A medical device lubricating assembly comprising:
- A medical device adapted to be coated with a lubricating fluid and having a distal and proximal portion;
a pouch comprising a thin flexible material, the pouch bifurcated into a wet compartment and dry compartment;
a barrier in communication with and surrounding at least a part of the medical device, the barrier being adapted to separate the wet compartment from the dry compartment; and
a lubricating fluid within the wet compartment and in communication with the distal portion of the medical device.
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Abstract
A medical device lubricating assembly for imparting a lubricious and/or antimicrobial liquid onto a medical device is provided. The medical device is surrounded by a pouch and the assembly includes a barrier for bifurcating the pouch into a wet compartment and a dry compartment. Lubricating fluid is stored in the wet compartment or is otherwise introduced into the wet compartment prior to removal of the medical device from the pouch. This assists in insertion and implantation of the device into a body cavity or opening.
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1. A medical device lubricating assembly comprising:
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A medical device adapted to be coated with a lubricating fluid and having a distal and proximal portion; a pouch comprising a thin flexible material, the pouch bifurcated into a wet compartment and dry compartment; a barrier in communication with and surrounding at least a part of the medical device, the barrier being adapted to separate the wet compartment from the dry compartment; and a lubricating fluid within the wet compartment and in communication with the distal portion of the medical device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A medical device lubricating assembly comprising:
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A medical device adapted to be coated with a lubricating fluid and having a distal and proximal portion; a pouch comprising a thin flexible material, the pouch bifurcated into a wet compartment and dry compartment; a liquid impermeable barrier in communication with and surrounding the medical device, the barrier being adapted to separate the wet compartment from the dry compartment; and a means for lubricating the wet compartment of the pouch with a lubricating fluid. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 40)
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28. A medical device lubricating assembly comprising:
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A medical device adapted to be coated with a lubricating fluid and having a distal and proximal portion; a pouch comprising a thin flexible material, the pouch bifurcated into a wet compartment and dry compartment; an absorbent barrier in communication with and surrounding the medical device, the barrier being adapted to separate the wet compartment from the dry compartment; and a means for lubricating at least a portion of the absorbent barrier with a lubricating fluid. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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41. A method for lubricating at least a portion of a medical device immediately prior to insertion into a body cavity or opening, the method comprising:
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Providing a medical device lubricating assembly comprising; A medical device adapted to be coated with a lubricating fluid and having a distal and proximal portion; a pouch enclosing the medical device and comprising a thin flexible material, the pouch bifurcated into a wet compartment and dry compartment; an absorbent barrier in communication with and surrounding the medical device, the barrier being adapted to separate the wet compartment from the dry compartment; and a frangible container having encapsulated lubricating fluid and located within the absorbent barrier; Rupturing the frangible container so that the lubricating fluid is introduced into the absorbent barrier; Removing the medical device so that the distal portion of the medical device is wiped with lubricating fluid upon removal of the medical device from the pouch; and Inserting the medical device into a body cavity or opening.
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42. A method of providing a system for lubricating at least a portion of a medical device immediately prior to insertion into a body cavity or opening, the system comprising:
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Providing a medical device lubricating assembly comprising; A medical device adapted to be coated with a lubricating fluid and having a distal and proximal portion; a pouch enclosing the medical device and comprising a thin flexible material, the pouch bifurcated into a wet compartment and dry compartment; an absorbent barrier in communication with and surrounding the medical device, the barrier being adapted to separate the wet compartment from the dry compartment; and a frangible container having encapsulated lubricating fluid therein, the frangible container located within the absorbent barrier; Providing a means for rupturing the frangible container so that the lubricating fluid is introduced into the absorbent barrier; Providing a means for removing the medical device so that the distal portion of the medical device is wiped with lubricating fluid upon removal of the medical device from the pouch; and Providing a means for inserting the medical device into a body cavity or opening.
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