Modified atmosphere packaging for ultrasound transducer cartridge
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1. An apparatus for use with an ultrasound therapy head, the apparatus comprising:
- a package having a base defining a volume and a cover configured to be removably attached to said base; and
a cartridge received within the first volume, the cartridge including an enclosure configured to be removably coupled with the ultrasound therapy head, a coupling fluid inside the enclosure, an ultrasound transducer inside the enclosure, a heat exchanger external to the enclosure, and water in the heat exchanger,wherein the cover seals the cartridge within the first volume when attached to the base, the water has a volume of 0.5 milliliters to 1.5 milliliters, and the sealed first volume contains a modified atmosphere comprising a humidity level greater than or equal to 60%.
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Abstract
A modified atmosphere package for extending the shelf life of a replaceable transducer cartridge having a sealed volume and containing a fluid. The fluid may be fluid or a gas. If a fluid, such as water, then the modified atmosphere package may be configured to prevent the loss of fluid or the entry of gas into the transducer cartridge.
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1. An apparatus for use with an ultrasound therapy head, the apparatus comprising:
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a package having a base defining a volume and a cover configured to be removably attached to said base; and a cartridge received within the first volume, the cartridge including an enclosure configured to be removably coupled with the ultrasound therapy head, a coupling fluid inside the enclosure, an ultrasound transducer inside the enclosure, a heat exchanger external to the enclosure, and water in the heat exchanger, wherein the cover seals the cartridge within the first volume when attached to the base, the water has a volume of 0.5 milliliters to 1.5 milliliters, and the sealed first volume contains a modified atmosphere comprising a humidity level greater than or equal to 60%. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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