Catheter package
US6065597A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/588
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter package (10; 110; 210) comprising a catheter (1; 101; 201) positioned within an inner container (2; 102; 202) permeable to a sterilizing agent, for example an ethylene oxide gas. An outer container (3; 103; 203) which prevents access of moisture to the interior thereof encloses the inner container and catheter assembly. Two or more catheters may be stored in individual inner containers within the outer container.
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