Dual sterilization containment vessel
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1. A dual sterilization containment vessel for biologically derived medical components, comprising:
- a hollow element having a wall, a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween, said lumen configured and adapted to contain a biologically derived medical component and at least a portion of an apparatus configured and adapted to implant the biologically derived medical component in a living body;
a removable distal end cap disposed at the distal end;
a removable proximal end cap disposed at the proximal end; and
a radiopaque sleeve disposed about at least a portion of the lumen;
wherein the radiopaque sleeve is removable.
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Abstract
The disclosure pertains to a vessel for holding replacement heart valves and associated positioning and installation apparatus which is configured and adapted to contain a biocidal sterilization fluid during and following exposure of a delivery system for the replacement heart valve to sterilization by ionizing radiation and methods of use therefor. The vessel includes a shield which limits exposure of biologically derived material therein to radiation. The vessel also provides a storage and shipping container for the replacement heart valve in which the biologically derived material is maintained in a sterile fluid environment.
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1. A dual sterilization containment vessel for biologically derived medical components, comprising:
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a hollow element having a wall, a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween, said lumen configured and adapted to contain a biologically derived medical component and at least a portion of an apparatus configured and adapted to implant the biologically derived medical component in a living body; a removable distal end cap disposed at the distal end; a removable proximal end cap disposed at the proximal end; and a radiopaque sleeve disposed about at least a portion of the lumen; wherein the radiopaque sleeve is removable. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A dual sterilization containment vessel for biologically derived medical components, comprising:
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a hollow element having a wall, a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween, said lumen configured and adapted to contain a biologically derived medical component and at least a portion of an apparatus configured and adapted to implant the biologically derived medical component in a living body; a removable distal end cap disposed at the distal end; a removable proximal end cap disposed at the proximal end; and a radiopaque sleeve disposed about at least a portion of the lumen; wherein the hollow element comprises two or more segments sealingly joined together. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. A dual sterilization containment vessel for biologically derived medical components, comprising:
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a hollow element having a wall, a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween, said lumen configured and adapted to contain a biologically derived medical component and at least a portion of an apparatus configured and adapted to implant the biologically derived medical component in a living body; a removable distal end cap disposed at the distal end; a removable proximal end cap disposed at the proximal end; and a radiopaque sleeve disposed about at least a portion of the lumen; wherein at least a portion of at least one of the hollow element, the distal cap, and the proximal cap includes a region transparent to visible light.
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