IMPLANT PACKAGE
First Claim
1. A method of removing and using a medical implant from within a package comprising:
- providing a package including;
an implant inserted within a cavity in a sleeve, at least a portion of the cavity conforming to the shape of the implant; and
a flexible material film covering and substantially conforming to the shape of the sleeve;
separating the implant and sleeve from the flexible material film by grasping the sleeve while not contacting the implant; and
manipulating the sleeve, with the implant inserted in the cavity of the sleeve, so as to connect the implant to an insertion instrument.
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Abstract
A system for packaging a medical implant may include a sleeve for housing the implant within a cavity in the sleeve, with at least a portion of the cavity conforming to the shape of the implant. A flexible material film may cover and substantially conform to the shape of the sleeve so as to aid in stabilizing the sleeve and implant within an outer package. An insertion instrument for inserting the implant within the body of a patient may also be provided with the system. In some embodiments, the sleeve, with the implant inserted in the cavity of the sleeve, is configured for manipulation by a user without contacting the implant, and the implant is connectable to the insertion instrument while in the sleeve.
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10 Claims
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1. A method of removing and using a medical implant from within a package comprising:
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providing a package including; an implant inserted within a cavity in a sleeve, at least a portion of the cavity conforming to the shape of the implant; and a flexible material film covering and substantially conforming to the shape of the sleeve; separating the implant and sleeve from the flexible material film by grasping the sleeve while not contacting the implant; and manipulating the sleeve, with the implant inserted in the cavity of the sleeve, so as to connect the implant to an insertion instrument. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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