Implant package
First Claim
1. A system for packaging a medical implant comprising:
- an implant;
a sleeve housing the implant within a cavity in the sleeve, at least a portion of the cavity conforming to the shape of the implant;
a flexible material film covering and substantially conforming to the shape of the sleeve; and
an insertion instrument for inserting the implant within the body of a patient, the insertion instrument being connectable to the implant while housed in the sleeve,wherein the sleeve, with the implant inserted in the cavity of the sleeve, is configured for manipulation by a user without contacting the implant.
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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 system for packaging a medical implant comprising:
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an implant; a sleeve housing the implant within a cavity in the sleeve, at least a portion of the cavity conforming to the shape of the implant; a flexible material film covering and substantially conforming to the shape of the sleeve; and an insertion instrument for inserting the implant within the body of a patient, the insertion instrument being connectable to the implant while housed in the sleeve, wherein the sleeve, with the implant inserted in the cavity of the sleeve, is configured for manipulation by a user without contacting the implant. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A packaging system for holding a medical implant comprising:
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an implant; a sleeve including; a cavity for housing the implant; and a first side and a second side, wherein the second side is joined to the first side to conform a portion of the sleeve to the shape of the implant; and a flexible material film covering and substantially conforming to the shape of the sleeve, wherein, in one configuration, a first portion of the implant extends from the cavity in the sleeve. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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