Sterile packaging for flexible endoscopes
US6594971B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D75/32
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A packaging enclosure for receiving a flexible endoscope during a sterilization procedure and sterile storage thereafter has a portion thereof which is semi-permeable. Provision is made for hanging the packaging enclosure over a hook or peg. In one embodiment the packaging enclosure conforms to the endoscope so that its two flexible portions may hang over opposite sides of the hook. Alternatively, a hook or aperture may be provided on the packaging enclosure for hanging it over the hook.
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