Packaging systems and methods for mounting a tool on a surgical device
US12161489B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2575/329
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for mounting a tool to a surgical device using a packaging body. A proximal section of the packaging body is articulated about a second boundary relative to a first distal section of the packaging body for removing a proximal end of the tool from a proximal cavity for exposing the proximal end. The proximal end is mounted to the surgical device while a distal end of the tool remains securely retained by first and second distal sections of the packaging body within a distal cavity. After mounting, the distal end is released from the distal cavity by articulating one distal section relative to the other distal section for exposing a first portion of the distal end that was retained by the one distal section. Thereafter, the other distal section is removed for exposing a remaining portion of the distal end that was retained by the other distal section.
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