Patent · US Expired

Package for surgical instrument

US5353929A · kind A · utility

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13References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 19, 1993
Grant dateOct 11, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 19, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2050/0065
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A package for an elongated surgical instrument having a handle portion, an elongated body portion and a working distal end. The package includes a first channel for receiving the handle portion, a second channel for receiving the body portion and a third channel for receiving the working distal end. At least one flange retains the handle portion in the first channel and a second plurality of flanges retain the elongated body portion in the second channel.

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