Packaged prosthetic device
First Claim
1. A protected prosthetic device comprising a sterilized and cleaned prosthetic structure, a support detachably engaging said structure and adapted to constitute a handle for the same, and hermetically sealed protective means encapsulating said structure, said support extending hermetically through said means, said means being openable to render said structure accessible, said means including at least two parts, one of which is mounted on said support and the other of which is detachably mounted on the first part whereby said structure can be cleaned and then encapsulated while being maneuverable by the use of said support.
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Abstract
A prosthetic device is packaged for surgical use by detachably coupling a support to the device, cleaning substantially all of the foreign material from the device, and encapsulating the thusly cleaned device in an openable capsule with the support extending therethrough. The encapsulated device and support attached thereto are further encased in a bag or other like protective device and this packaged assembly is further encased in a box. Sterilization of the whole is effected by means of radiation. In use, the bagged device is subsequently removed from the box and delivered to an operating room or other antiseptic environment whereat the bag is removed and the device handled by means of the support attached thereto. A solution containing, for example, heparin and an antibiotic is injected into the capsule for treating the prosthetic device. Afterwards, the capsule is opened and the prosthetic device is juxtaposed to an installation zone by means of the support.
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- 1. A protected prosthetic device comprising a sterilized and cleaned prosthetic structure, a support detachably engaging said structure and adapted to constitute a handle for the same, and hermetically sealed protective means encapsulating said structure, said support extending hermetically through said means, said means being openable to render said structure accessible, said means including at least two parts, one of which is mounted on said support and the other of which is detachably mounted on the first part whereby said structure can be cleaned and then encapsulated while being maneuverable by the use of said support.
- 15. A protected prosthetic device comprising a sterilized and cleaned prosthetic structure, a support detachably engaging said structure and adapted to constitute a handle for the same, sealed protective means encapsulating said structure, said support extending in sealed relation through said means, said means being openable to render said structure accessible, and a syringe-penetrable port in said means for the injection of fluid into said means.
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