CA2284580C - A packaging and component delivery system for use in sterile medical or dental procedures - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a packaging and component delivery system for use in sterile medical or dental procedures which enables an operator to carry out surgical procedures using a conventional aseptic surgical technique, to pick up and manipulate the package and deliver the sterile contents for use during the procedure. The packaging intended to contain sterile items is provided with openings, attachments or other features or accoutrements that facilitate and enable manipulation and opening of said packaging by means of dedicated instrumentation. The materials that form the packaging are folded back upon themselves to create said openings.
Description
A packaging and component delivery system for use in sterile medical or dental procedures.
For many surgical procedures conducted under con-ventional high standards of cleanliness and steri-lity (i.e. good aseptic technique), components or materials such as bone screws, implants, dental implants and components, suture materials and wound dressings, must be selected during the course of the procedure.
The surgeon may wear sterile gloves and sterile gown, and it would not be appropriate to handle the non-sterile exterior of a package. In current prac-tice, this problem is usually overcome by asking an assistant who is not otherwise involved in the ac-tual procedure to open the package and tip out the sterile contents within onto a sterile surface, or otherwise permit the sterile item to be withdrawn from the packaging.
The present invention relates to an adaptation of existing packaging systems which will permit a non-sterile package to be selected and opened, and the sterile contents removed and delivered onto a ste-rile surface. This process may be carried out by the operator working under sterile operating condi-tions, without compromising the cleanliness or ste-rility of the procedure. This eliminates the need for an assistant, and facilitates the selection of exactly the items that the operator requires, with minimal interruption of the proceedings.
la According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a packaging system, comprising: a number of packages, each package formed by sterilizable packaging material and enclosing a sterile item, the packaging material of each package having an opening formed thereon; a storage tray for containing the number of packages; and an instrument having functional extensions designed to engage, grasp, or mate with the opening formed on the packaging material, wherein an operator carrying out a surgical procedure, using a conventional aseptic surgical technique, uses the instrument to pick up, manipulate, and open the package to deliver the sterile item for use during the procedure.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a packaging system, comprising:
a number of packages, each package formed by sterilizable packaging material and enclosing a sterile item; a section of paper, cardboard, metal, or polymeric material fixed to the packaging material and forming a tag; a storage tray for containing the number of packages; and an instrument having functional extensions designed to engage, grasp, or mate with the tag, wherein an operator carrying out a surgical procedure, using a conventional aseptic surgical technique, uses the instrument to pick up, manipulate, and open the package to deliver the sterile item for use during the procedure.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to figures 1, 2 and 3.
For many surgical procedures conducted under con-ventional high standards of cleanliness and steri-lity (i.e. good aseptic technique), components or materials such as bone screws, implants, dental implants and components, suture materials and wound dressings, must be selected during the course of the procedure.
The surgeon may wear sterile gloves and sterile gown, and it would not be appropriate to handle the non-sterile exterior of a package. In current prac-tice, this problem is usually overcome by asking an assistant who is not otherwise involved in the ac-tual procedure to open the package and tip out the sterile contents within onto a sterile surface, or otherwise permit the sterile item to be withdrawn from the packaging.
The present invention relates to an adaptation of existing packaging systems which will permit a non-sterile package to be selected and opened, and the sterile contents removed and delivered onto a ste-rile surface. This process may be carried out by the operator working under sterile operating condi-tions, without compromising the cleanliness or ste-rility of the procedure. This eliminates the need for an assistant, and facilitates the selection of exactly the items that the operator requires, with minimal interruption of the proceedings.
la According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a packaging system, comprising: a number of packages, each package formed by sterilizable packaging material and enclosing a sterile item, the packaging material of each package having an opening formed thereon; a storage tray for containing the number of packages; and an instrument having functional extensions designed to engage, grasp, or mate with the opening formed on the packaging material, wherein an operator carrying out a surgical procedure, using a conventional aseptic surgical technique, uses the instrument to pick up, manipulate, and open the package to deliver the sterile item for use during the procedure.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a packaging system, comprising:
a number of packages, each package formed by sterilizable packaging material and enclosing a sterile item; a section of paper, cardboard, metal, or polymeric material fixed to the packaging material and forming a tag; a storage tray for containing the number of packages; and an instrument having functional extensions designed to engage, grasp, or mate with the tag, wherein an operator carrying out a surgical procedure, using a conventional aseptic surgical technique, uses the instrument to pick up, manipulate, and open the package to deliver the sterile item for use during the procedure.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to figures 1, 2 and 3.
Figure 1 illustrates a rectangular package which comprises a backing 1 consisting of a paper label laminated with a polymeric film. The front part of the package consists of a vacuum formed polymeric film 2. These parts are bonded together to create a pocket 3 containing an item or items 4 that must be delivered sterile at operation.
At one end of the package, the backing 1 is folded "
onto itself to create a tubular opening 5 which runs along the length of the short side of the package. The front part of the package 2 is also folded onto itself to create a similar tubular ope-ning 6.
Figure 2 illustrates a dedicated instrument for ma-nipulation and opening of the packet. The relative-ly heavy handle of the instrument 8 is provided with apertures for finger and thumb, resembling in this respect the handles of a pair of scissors. The arms of the instrument are hinged at a fulcrum po-int about one third of the way along the instrument by means of a rivet 9. A spring 10 holds the hand-les apart unless they are actually squeezed toget-her.
At the functional end of the instrument the last section bends to form two extensions 12, running parallel to each other, and approximately perpendi-cular to the length of the instrument.
Each extension is shaped in cross section to fit into the openings of the "tubes" 5,6 formed in the packaging material. The extensions are slightly longer than the tubes to permit the instrument to be fully inserted into the tubes. At the tip of each extension a small ledge 13 is created.
SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) Approximately two thirds of the way along the in-strument, and facing in the opposite directions to the extensions, there is positioned a protruding rest 14. When not in use the instrument balances upon this rest, and the relatively heavy handles 8.
Figure 3 illustrates (plan view) a storage tray or organiser tray for packages of the type described in figure 1. The tray comprises a shallow cardboard -box 15, having dimensions which will comfortably accommodate a row of several of the packages, which are stored and transported in a low profile, well protected position 16 in which the vacuum molded part of the package protrudes into the shallow box through a cut-out portion 17 of a cardboard support 18, which is recessed into the box.
The cut-out portion 17 in the cardboard support is also shaped to accommodate the package in an alter-native orientation 19, in which the openings of the "tubes" 5,6 formed in the parts of the packages may be easily accessed by the extensions of the instru-ment during a surgical procedure, thus effectively converting the storage tray into an organiser or rack.
The packages are raised off the base of the box by a small amount, and maintained in position by means of two slotted corrugated cardboard strips (not shown), which run between the cardboard support and the base of the box so that the ledges 13 at the tips of the instrument extensions 12 are able to pass beyond, and engage the packaging.
There is also provided a lid (not shown) that sits over the box and contents when the packages are in the "storage" position 16, so as to provide protec-tion during transportation and storage.
SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) In use, the surgeon carrying out the sterile proce-dure picks up the sterilised instrument in a gloved hand. Various packages containing a range of diffe-rent items are prepositioned close by, or arranged in the appropriate storage rack, so that the ope-nings of the tubes formed in the parts of the package may be easily accessed by the extension of the instrument.
The extensions of the instrument are inserted into the tubes formed in the parts of the package selec-ted by the surgeon, so that the tips of the exten-sions protrude past the ends of the tubes. Gently squeezing the handles separates the extensions. The notched tips of the extensions then retain the package in place on the instrument.
The instrument is then held over a sterile surface;
further pressure on the handles separates the front and back of the package along the relatively weakly bonded interface, and the contents of the package may then be emptied out..
After initial use the opened packaging is allowed to fall away from the instrument. The instrument is then replaced on the sterile surface, making sure that the extensions, which have now been in contact with the non-sterile exterior of the package do not contact other sterile items.
SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) ~ . ____
At one end of the package, the backing 1 is folded "
onto itself to create a tubular opening 5 which runs along the length of the short side of the package. The front part of the package 2 is also folded onto itself to create a similar tubular ope-ning 6.
Figure 2 illustrates a dedicated instrument for ma-nipulation and opening of the packet. The relative-ly heavy handle of the instrument 8 is provided with apertures for finger and thumb, resembling in this respect the handles of a pair of scissors. The arms of the instrument are hinged at a fulcrum po-int about one third of the way along the instrument by means of a rivet 9. A spring 10 holds the hand-les apart unless they are actually squeezed toget-her.
At the functional end of the instrument the last section bends to form two extensions 12, running parallel to each other, and approximately perpendi-cular to the length of the instrument.
Each extension is shaped in cross section to fit into the openings of the "tubes" 5,6 formed in the packaging material. The extensions are slightly longer than the tubes to permit the instrument to be fully inserted into the tubes. At the tip of each extension a small ledge 13 is created.
SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) Approximately two thirds of the way along the in-strument, and facing in the opposite directions to the extensions, there is positioned a protruding rest 14. When not in use the instrument balances upon this rest, and the relatively heavy handles 8.
Figure 3 illustrates (plan view) a storage tray or organiser tray for packages of the type described in figure 1. The tray comprises a shallow cardboard -box 15, having dimensions which will comfortably accommodate a row of several of the packages, which are stored and transported in a low profile, well protected position 16 in which the vacuum molded part of the package protrudes into the shallow box through a cut-out portion 17 of a cardboard support 18, which is recessed into the box.
The cut-out portion 17 in the cardboard support is also shaped to accommodate the package in an alter-native orientation 19, in which the openings of the "tubes" 5,6 formed in the parts of the packages may be easily accessed by the extensions of the instru-ment during a surgical procedure, thus effectively converting the storage tray into an organiser or rack.
The packages are raised off the base of the box by a small amount, and maintained in position by means of two slotted corrugated cardboard strips (not shown), which run between the cardboard support and the base of the box so that the ledges 13 at the tips of the instrument extensions 12 are able to pass beyond, and engage the packaging.
There is also provided a lid (not shown) that sits over the box and contents when the packages are in the "storage" position 16, so as to provide protec-tion during transportation and storage.
SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) In use, the surgeon carrying out the sterile proce-dure picks up the sterilised instrument in a gloved hand. Various packages containing a range of diffe-rent items are prepositioned close by, or arranged in the appropriate storage rack, so that the ope-nings of the tubes formed in the parts of the package may be easily accessed by the extension of the instrument.
The extensions of the instrument are inserted into the tubes formed in the parts of the package selec-ted by the surgeon, so that the tips of the exten-sions protrude past the ends of the tubes. Gently squeezing the handles separates the extensions. The notched tips of the extensions then retain the package in place on the instrument.
The instrument is then held over a sterile surface;
further pressure on the handles separates the front and back of the package along the relatively weakly bonded interface, and the contents of the package may then be emptied out..
After initial use the opened packaging is allowed to fall away from the instrument. The instrument is then replaced on the sterile surface, making sure that the extensions, which have now been in contact with the non-sterile exterior of the package do not contact other sterile items.
SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) ~ . ____
Claims (6)
1. A packaging system, comprising:
a number of packages, each package formed by sterilizable packaging material and enclosing a sterile item, the packaging material of each package having an opening formed thereon;
a storage tray for containing the number of packages; and an instrument having functional extensions designed to engage, grasp, or mate with the opening formed on the packaging material, wherein an operator carrying out a surgical procedure, using a conventional aseptic surgical technique, uses the instrument to pick up, manipulate, and open the package to deliver the sterile item for use during the procedure.
a number of packages, each package formed by sterilizable packaging material and enclosing a sterile item, the packaging material of each package having an opening formed thereon;
a storage tray for containing the number of packages; and an instrument having functional extensions designed to engage, grasp, or mate with the opening formed on the packaging material, wherein an operator carrying out a surgical procedure, using a conventional aseptic surgical technique, uses the instrument to pick up, manipulate, and open the package to deliver the sterile item for use during the procedure.
2. The packaging system according to claim 1, wherein:
the opening on the packaging material of each package is formed between a fold of the packaging material.
the opening on the packaging material of each package is formed between a fold of the packaging material.
3. The packaging system according to claim 1, wherein:
the opening on the packaging material of each package is formed by a perforation of the packaging material.
the opening on the packaging material of each package is formed by a perforation of the packaging material.
4. The packaging system according to claim 1, wherein:
the opening on the packaging material of each package is formed by a tubular section of paper, cardboard, metal, or polymeric material fixed to the packaging material.
the opening on the packaging material of each package is formed by a tubular section of paper, cardboard, metal, or polymeric material fixed to the packaging material.
5. The packaging system according to claim 1, wherein:
the instrument has a rest and a grip that together support the instrument when placed on a flat surface so that the functional extensions of the instrument will not contact the flat surface.
the instrument has a rest and a grip that together support the instrument when placed on a flat surface so that the functional extensions of the instrument will not contact the flat surface.
6. A packaging system, comprising:
a number of packages, each package formed by sterilizable packaging material and enclosing a sterile item;
a section of paper, cardboard, metal, or polymeric material fixed to the packaging material and forming a tag;
a storage tray for containing the number of packages; and an instrument having functional extensions designed to engage, grasp, or mate with the tag, wherein an operator carrying out a surgical procedure, using a conventional aseptic surgical technique, uses the instrument to pick up, manipulate, and open the package to deliver the sterile item for use during the procedure.
a number of packages, each package formed by sterilizable packaging material and enclosing a sterile item;
a section of paper, cardboard, metal, or polymeric material fixed to the packaging material and forming a tag;
a storage tray for containing the number of packages; and an instrument having functional extensions designed to engage, grasp, or mate with the tag, wherein an operator carrying out a surgical procedure, using a conventional aseptic surgical technique, uses the instrument to pick up, manipulate, and open the package to deliver the sterile item for use during the procedure.
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