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- The present disclosure relates to a package for medical implements, and more particularly, to a multi-compartment package assembly for receiving medical implements.
- Medical device companies provide assemblies and kits containing medical implements such as needles, syringes, sutures, wire guides, introducer sheath assemblies, and the like to clinicians to be used for particular medical procedures. Commonly, at least some of the medical implements are obtained from external suppliers, which are then combined with the others to form the assemblies and the kits prepared for an end user typically for an intended medical procedure. All of the implements regardless of their source are sterilized, for example by an ethylene oxide (ETO) process, during the assembling process and/or during prior to use by the end user.
- Each medical implement is placed either in a single sealed pouch that is combined with other single sealed pouches within a larger sealed outer pouch, or directly within an outer tray with a sealed lid. However, for low volume packaging, outer tray packaging can be relatively expensive per unit cost. Because of the high relative costs, outer pouch sealing can become more commercially viable option.
- For outer pouch packages, the assembler typically seals each medical implement within its own single pouch, and then seals a specific combination of medical implements within the outer pouch. To seal within a single pouch, an assembler will insert each medical implement within an individual pouch in a first step. The individual pouches, which are typically purchased from a supplier, are shaped and sized to receive the medical implement therein. The individual pouches are pre-sealed from the supplier along three sides and have an opening at a fourth side to receive the medical implement. After insertion of the medical implement, a seal is formed along the fourth side of each individual pouch by an assembler in a second step. The first and second steps of the assembling process require additional time and labor during the assembling process, and thus results in additional manufacturing costs per assembly or kit.
- To seal the single sealed pouches within a larger outer pouch, an assembler will insert all of the individually sealed pouches within a larger outer barrier pouch in a third step. The outer barrier pouch, which is typically purchased from a supplier, has a single compartment that is sized to contain all of the individually sealed pouches which contain the medical implements. The outer barrier pouch is pre-sealed from the supplier along three sides and have an opening at a fourth side to receive all of the individually sealed pouches. A seal is then formed along the fourth side of the outer barrier pouch by an assembler in a fourth step.
- To access the medical implements contained within the assembly or kit prior to a medical procedure, the end user would first have to open the outer pouch. The end user would then have to open each of the individual pouches that contain the medical implements. Consequently, each individual pouch is a single use item and discarded as waste. Hence, what is needed is an assembly or a kit for containing medical implements that can be packaged less expensively than the prior art. In particular, multiple medical implements can be assembled within the assembly or the kit in fewer process steps and/or with less material so that the assembly or the kit is environmentally friendly and results in reduced environmental wastes and costs of recycling for end users.
- In one embodiment, a multiple compartment package for medical implements or kit is provided herein. The package can include a polymeric first sheet and a gas permeable bacteria resistant second sheet overlaying the first sheet. The first and second sheets can be releasably sealed together to define a perimeter sealed region formed along first, second, third, and fourth ends of the package. Further, the first and second sheets can be releasably sealed together to define intermediate sealed regions formed in an intermediate region of the package defined between the first, second, third, and fourth ends of the package. The perimeter sealed region can have a first width greater than a second width of each intermediate sealed region. The intermediate sealed regions can include at least one longitudinal intermediate sealed region, which extends in a longitudinal direction at least partially between the first and second ends. Further, the intermediate sealed regions can include at least one transverse intermediate sealed region, which extends in a transverse direction at least partially between the third and fourth ends. The intermediate sealed regions can be arranged relative to the perimeter sealed region to define a plurality of compartments. At least one of the compartments has an opening facing the first end of the package to receive at least one first medical implement therein, and at least one of the compartments has an opening facing the second end of the package to receive at least one second medical implement therein prior to formation of the perimeter sealed regions corresponding to the first and second ends of the package.
- In another embodiment, one example of the package can be made by a process including one or more of the following steps. At least one first medical implement can be inserted into at least one first compartment that has an opening facing either of the first or second ends of the intermediate product. A third sealed region of the perimeter sealed region can be formed to intersect the first and second sealed regions to close the opening of the at least one first compartment. At least one second medical implement can be inserted into at least one second compartment that has an opening facing the other of the first or second ends of the intermediate product. A fourth sealed region of the perimeter sealed region can be formed to intersect the first and second sealed regions to close the opening of the at least one second compartment, whereby a final product of the package is formed.
- In another embodiment, a method of packaging medical implements is provided. The method can include one or more of the following steps. An intermediate product of a multiple compartment package can be formed initially. A polymeric first sheet and a gas permeable bacteria resistant second sheet overlaying the first sheet are provided to define first and second ends of a unit, and third and fourth ends of the unit interconnecting the first and second ends. The first and second sheets can be releasably sealed together to define first and second portions of a perimeter sealed region formed along portions of the third and fourth ends of the unit. The first and second sheets can be releasably sealed together to define intermediate sealed regions formed in an intermediate region of the sheets. The first and second sealed regions of the perimeter sealed region can have a first width greater than a second width of each intermediate sealed region. The intermediate sealed regions can have at least one longitudinal intermediate sealed region, which extends in a longitudinal direction along the third and fourth ends, and at least one transverse intermediate sealed region, which extends in a transverse direction along the first and second ends. The intermediate sealed regions can be arranged relative to the perimeter sealed region to define a plurality of compartments having compartment openings that face at least one of the first end and the second end of the unit, whereby an intermediate product of a package is formed.
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FIG. 1 is a top view of a multiple compartment package for medical implements. -
FIG. 2 is a transverse sectional view of the package taken along the lines inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a top view of a second sheet of a multiple compartment package with a first sheet removed. -
FIGS. 4-5 are top views depicting a method of packaging medical implements. -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an intermediate step of opening the package ofFIG. 1 . - For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used to describe the same.
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FIG. 1 depicts anexemplary package assembly 10 having a plurality of compartments for containing medical implements. Non limiting examples of such medical implements include needles, syringes, sutures, wire guides, introducer sheath assemblies, and the like. A particular combination of medical implements can be pre-selected in order to provide a kit suitable for a particular medical procedure. - In
FIGS. 1-2 , thepackage assembly 10 includes afirst sheet 12 overlying asecond sheet 14. Although thesheets first sheet 12 and thesecond sheet 14 can be sealed together in a manner to define a plurality of compartments, the arrangement shown being merely one non-limiting example of a suitable arrangement of the compartments. The sealing can be performed by bonding, fusing, adhesives, and/or heat sealing techniques. Thesheets first end 16 and asecond end 18, generally the top and bottom ends respectively, of thepackage assembly 10, and athird end 20 and afourth end 21, generally a pair of sides respectively, of the package assembly interconnecting the first andsecond ends - The first sheet and the second sheet can be made of a variety of polymer and/or fabric materials. For example, the
first sheet 12 can be a polymer film such as polyethylene, polyester, polyester (PET) modified low-density polyethylene (LDPE) laminated film, or a laminate (e.g., metalized PET). In one example, the first sheet is dual laminate material with 0.002-inch LDPE and 0.0005-inch polyester. Thefirst sheet 12 is generally impervious to gas, and may also constitute an impassible barrier to moisture, bacteria, viruses, and other substances that may compromise the sterility or are otherwise detrimental to the implements and the packaging. In one example, the first sheet and the second sheet selected are capable of being sealed together in a manner to maintain sterility. - The
second sheet 14 can be made of a material configured to facilitate sterilization procedures. In one instance, thefirst sheet 14 can be a breathable material that is permeable to permit sterilizing gases such as steam, ethylene oxide, or Freon, and/or transparent to permit e-beams and gamma rays used in irradiative sterilization. Thesecond sheet 14 may also constitute an impassible barrier to moisture, bacteria, viruses, and other substances that may compromise the sterility or are otherwise detrimental to the implements and the packaging. One example of a material for thesecond sheet 14 having one or more of the properties is sold under the trademark TYVEK® (2FS, 1059B and 1073B),which is available from Medical Packaging Division of E.I DuPont de Nemours and Company. TYVEK® is a lightly consolidated or unconsolidated fabric made from spun high-density polyethylene (HDPE), which is also strong, puncture-resistant and tear-resistant. - In
FIG. 3 , first and second sealedregions package assembly 10. The first and second sealedregions first end 24 proximate thefirst end 16 of thepackage assembly 10 and asecond end 26 proximate thesecond end 18 of thepackage assembly 10. Thesecond end 26 of the first and second sealedregions second end 18 of thepackage assembly 10. Thefirst end 24 of the first and second sealedregions sides 20 to terminate at some point that is closer to thefirst end 16 than thesecond end 18 of thepackage assembly 10. Aportion 30 of thesheets corners 32 where the third and fourth ends 20, 21 interconnect to thefirst end 16 may be sealed such as by a tack seal. - A third sealed
region 34 can be formed along thefirst end 16 of thepackage assembly 10. The third sealedregion 34 can intersect portions of the first and second sealedregions region 34 may be contiguous with thefirst end 16 of thepackage assembly 10. Preferably, the third sealedregion 34 can be spaced from thefirst end 16 as shown in the figures to define aregion 35 where the first and second sheets remain unsealed. The third sealedregion 34 can be linear or can be configured into other shapes to facilitate peelability of the first and second sheets along the sealed region, such as a V-shape or shaped like a chevron. Athumb notch 31 can be provided along thefirst end 16, preferably centrally located. Thethumb notch 31 can be circular or rectangular. Ahang hole 33 can also be provided along thefirst end 16, preferably centrally located just below thethumb notch 31. - A fourth sealed
region 36 can be formed along thesecond end 18 of thepackage assembly 10. The fourth sealedregion 36 can intersect portions of the first and second sealedregions region 36 may be contiguous with thesecond end 18 of thepackage assembly 10 or may be spaced from thesecond end 18 as shown in the figures. The first, second, third and fourth sealed regions can be portions that define a perimeter sealedregion 39 of thepackage assembly 10. InFIG. 2 , the seal width W1 of the first, second, third and fourth sealed regions can be any size depending on the user needs, the size of the package, size of the medical implement, bulging of the packaging due to the size of the medical implement, and the like. Bulging in the package can tend to weaken the integrity of the sealed region. Exemplary seal width W1 sizes can include up to about 1-inch, such as, for example, 0.125-inch, 0.25-inch, 0.375-inch, 0.5-inch. Preferably, the seal width W1 is at least about 0.375 inches to sufficiently withstand the problems of bulging. - Referring back to
FIG. 3 , one or more intermediate sealedregions 40 can be formed at least partially along anintermediate region 42 located between the first and second ends 16, 18 and the third and fourth ends 20, 21 of thepackage assembly 10. The intermediate sealedregions 40 together with the first and second sealedregions regions FIG. 2 , the seal width W2 of the intermediate sealed regions can be any size and may be the same size as the seal width W1. However, preferably, the seal width W2 is less than the seal width W1. The size of the seal width W2 can depend on the user needs, the size of the package, size of the medical implement, bulging of the packaging due to the size of the medical implement, and the like. Exemplary seal width W2 sizes can include up to about 1-inch, such as, for example, 0.125-inch, 0.25-inch, 0.375-inch, 0.5-inch. Preferably, the seal width W2 is at least about 0.125 inches for a suitable seal and to facilitate peelability of the first and second sheets. The seal width W2 can be greater than about 0.125 inches, such as about 0.375-inches, for overcoming the problems of bulging. In other words, as additional sealed regions are provided, it can be more difficult for the end user to peel the first and second sheets. Thus, the narrower seal widths along the intermediate region can be sufficiently effective in isolating each medical implement, while allowing for easier peelability between the sheets. - The compartments can have compartment openings facing at least one of the first and second ends 16, 18 to receive one or more medical implements therein before the third and fourth sealed
regions first end 16 by peeling the first andsecond sheets - In
FIG. 3 , intermediate sealedregion 40 may include a first longitudinal intermediate sealedregion 50 that extends generally in a same direction as the third and fourth ends of thepackage assembly 10. The first longitudinal intermediate sealedregion 50 can intersect the first and second sealedregions region 50 and one of the first and second sealedregions regions first end 16 of thepackage assembly 10 and a second opening 51B facing thesecond end 18 of the package assembly. - The intermediate sealed
region 40 may include a second transverse intermediate sealedregion 56 that extends generally in a same direction as the first and second ends of thepackage assembly 10. Preferably, the second transverse intermediate sealedregion 56 can extend substantially transverse to the first longitudinal intermediate sealedregion 50. The second transverse intermediate sealedregion 56 can intersect the first longitudinal intermediate sealedregion 50 and/or one of the first and second sealedregions compartment opening 57A facing thesecond end 18 of thepackage assembly 10 before the third and fourth sealedregions compartment opening 58A facing thefirst end 16 of the package assembly before the third and fourth sealedregions region 56 can be linear or can be configured into other shapes to facilitate peelability of the sheets along the sealed region, such as a V-shape or shaped like a chevron. Additional transverse intermediate sealed regions, such asregion 59 shown in dashed lines, can be formed, e.g., to further segment the compartment B into more compartments. This can beneficially provide compartments containing sterile medical implements that can be subsequently opened later in the medical procedure. - The intermediate sealed
region 40 may also include a third longitudinal intermediate sealedregion 60 that extends generally in a same direction as the third and fourth ends 20, 21. The third longitudinal intermediate sealedregion 60 can intersect the second transverse intermediate sealedregion 56 and one of the third and fourth sealedregions regions FIG. 3 , a pair of third longitudinal intermediate sealedregions 60 is formed to further segment the compartment C into three compartments C1, C2, and C3. These compartments can have compartment openings 61A facing only thefirst end 16 of thepackage assembly 10 before the third and fourth sealedregions FIGS. 1 and 3 depict one configuration of compartment arrangement. - It can be appreciated by those skilled in the art that other compartment arrangements than what is shown in the figures are possible, including more or fewer longitudinal and/or transverse intermediate regions. It is also contemplated that each sealed region can be linear and substantially in alignment with the ends to define four-sided compartments as shown in the figures, but can also be non-linear, diagonal, or even asymmetric to define other geometrically shaped compartments or irregularly shaped compartments.
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FIGS. 4-5 , a method of packaging medical implements will now be described. The method can include taking a package configuration that can have portions of the first and second sheets sealed together to define an intermediate product, and then sealing respective portions of the intermediate product to make a final product. The provision of an intermediate product can allow for high volume production of the intermediate product by a supplier to reduce the manufacturing costs of the package assembly, while allowing customization by the assembler with respect to component selection and final sealing. However, it can be appreciated that the package assembly can be made without distinction between an intermediate product and a final product, and thus the steps of releasably sealing the first and second sealed regions and the intermediate sealed regions can be performed similar to the sealing of the third and fourth sealed regions. - In
FIG. 4 , theintermediate product 100 can have one or more pre-sealed regions that form one or more of compartments A-C with compartment openings for receiving the medical implements. The compartment openings can face the respective first and second ends. For instance, theintermediate product 100 can include thefirst sheet 12 and thesecond sheet 14 having pre-sealed regions such as the first and second side sealedregions regions 40, such as longitudinal and transverse intermediate sealedregions intermediate product 100. It can be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the first and second sheets can be pre-sealed to have various configurations of compartments that are illustrated herein, as described above. - One or more first medical implements 102 can be inserted into compartments only having compartment openings that face one of the
first end 16 or thesecond end 18. Typically, one medical implement is inserted within one compartment.FIG. 4 depicts three first medical implements, such as, e.g., a syringe, a wire guide inserter, and an introducer needle contained with a needle holder, being inserted within the respective third compartments C1-C3. The first andsecond sheets region 34 or the fourth sealedregion 36.FIG. 5 depicts the formation of the third sealedregion 34. Next, one or more secondmedical implements 104 can be inserted into the remaining compartments of theintermediate product 100. For example,FIG. 5 shows two secondmedical implements 104, such as, e.g., an introducer sheath and/or dilator and a wire guide contained within a coiled holder, being inserted into the compartments A, B. The first and second sheets are then sealed together to form the other of the third sealedregion 34 or the fourth sealedregion 36. In this example, the fourth sealedregion 36 will be formed to form a final product such as thepackage assembly 10 inFIG. 1 . When the sealedregion 59 is present, the medical implement would be inserted first from thesecond end 18, and formation of the sealedregion 59 can capture the medical implement within the formed compartment between the sealedregion 59 and the sealedregion 56. Thereafter, another medical implement can be inserted in the remaining portion of the compartment B before formation of the fourth sealedregion 36. - The first and second sheets can be sealed to one another with a sealer at a predetermined temperature, time, and pressure that is sufficient to seal the materials of the first sheet and the second sheet together. One such sealer can be found at Sencorp Systems (Hyannis, Mass.). The sealer can include a die that is shaped for the intended shape of the sealed region. It is contemplated that the medical implements can be individually sealed into pouches having similar materials as the first and second sheets before being inserted into the compartments. However, it is preferred that the medical implements be directly inserted within the multiple compartments of the package assembly without pouches. As a result, additional time and labor, as well as materials (i.e., no individual pouches for medical implements), to individually seal each medical implement in its own pouch can be eliminated. This arrangement can result in a single package with multiple medical implements and in a reduction in manufacturing costs per a single package assembly or kit.
- The first and second medical implements can remain non-sterile during insertion into the respective compartments. Thereafter, the final
product package assembly 10 and the medical implements received therein can be sterilized by various means known in the art. For example, thefinal package assembly 10 can be exposed to sterilizing gases such as steam, ethylene oxide (ETO), or Freon, and/or radiation such as e-beams and gamma rays used in irradiative sterilization. Since the first and second sheets are configured to prevent the passage of bacteria, the first and second medical implements of the package assembly will remain sterile until the seal formed by the respective sealed regions is broken. - In
FIG. 6 , an end user can conveniently open thepackage assembly 10 by peeling the first andsecond sheets region 35 where the first and second sheets remain unsealed proximate thefirst end 16. A force can be applied with hand in opposite directions so that the corner seals 32 when present can be broken first. The force can be redirected to partially outward and toward thesecond end 18, in a direction represented by the arrows, to peel the first andsecond sheets region 34 for external access to the compartments adjacent the third sealed region. As a result, medical implements within these adjacent compartments having compartment openings along the third sealed region, such as compartments A, C1, C2, and C3, can be removed, although the medical implement 104A is shown extending from the compartment A. As the force is continued in the direction of the arrows, the first andsecond sheets regions regions FIG. 6 shows the first andsecond sheets - This action is continued until the transverse intermediate sealed
region 56 is broken for external access to the compartments adjacent such region. As a result, medical implements, such as the medical implement 104B, within these adjacent compartments having compartment openings along the transverse intermediate sealed region, such as compartment B, can be removed. Thepackage assembly 10 can provide a multiple compartment package where external access to medical implements can be gained with only a single peel action. Some medical implements can remain sealed within compartments, while other medical implements are being used during the procedure. When individual pouches for the medical implements are not used, the end user can quickly access the sterilized medical implements without opening additional pouches. Furthermore, the additional wastes created by the individual pouches can be avoided. Hence, the assembly or the kit can be more environmentally friendly with the reduction of environmental wastes and costs of recycling for end users. - It is contemplated that other package or kit arrangements are possible. One
kit package assembly 200 is shown inFIG. 7A . Theassembly 200 includes awire guide system 210 can be located in any of the compartments, such as the compartment B. Thesystem 210 can include a wire guide contained within a wire guide holder that is coiled, shown asreference number 214. The system may include awire guide inserter 216, and the wire guide may include curved distal tip, such as a J-tip 218. An introducer needle contained with a needle holder, shown asreference number 220, can be located in any of the compartments, such as the compartment C1. The introducer needle can have a bore extending therethrough to permit the wire guide to pass through after the needle has gained percutaneous access to a body vessel. Anintroducer sheath 222, with or without a dilator, can be located in any of the compartments, such as the compartment A. Theintroducer sheath 222 can have a proximal fitting with a sidearm fitting for the coupling aflexible tube 224. Theflexible tube 224 can be used for flushing and/or infusion of a fluid. One example of apackage assembly 200 is the Check-Flo Performer® introducer set, which is commercially provided by Cook Medical (Bloomington, Ind.). -
FIG. 7B illustrates anotherkit package assembly 300. Theassembly 300 can include a drape orsterile cloth 320 that can be located in any of the compartments, such as the compartment B. An introducer needle contained with a needle holder, shown asreference number 330, can be located in any of the compartments, such as the compartment C1. The introducer needle can have a bore extending therethrough to permit the wire guide to pass through after the needle has gained percutaneous access to a body vessel. Aneedle holder 332 can be located in any of the compartments, such as the compartment C3, for facilitating the insertion of the introducer needle. Asyringe 334 can be located in any of the compartments, such as the compartment C2. A fluid, such as saline, can be introduced within the syringe. The fluid-filled syringe may then be coupled to the introducer needle or an introducer sheath and/or dilator for flushing and/or infusion. Anintroducer sheath 336, with or without a dilator, can be located in any of the compartments, such as the compartment A. -
FIG. 7C illustrates anotherkit package assembly 400. Theassembly 400 includes awire guide system 410 can be located in any of the compartments, such as the compartment B. Thesystem 410 can include a wire guide contained within a wire guide holder that is coiled, shown asreference number 414. Awire guide inserter 416 that can be coupled to the wire guide can be located with any of the compartments, such as the compartment C2. An introducer needle contained with an needle holder, shown asreference number 420, can be located in any of the compartments, such as the compartment C1. The introducer needle can have a bore extending therethrough to permit the wire guide to pass through after the needle has gained percutaneous access to a body vessel. Anintroducer sheath 426, with or without a dilator, can be located in any of the compartments, such as the compartment A. One example of apackage assembly 400 is the Check-Flo Performer® introducer set—Micropuncture® Access, which is commercially provided by Cook Medical (Bloomington, Ind.). Although specific components are described with specific package assemblies, it can be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the components are only representative of the many types of components that can be sealed within the package. Further, it is contemplated that the components are interchangeable among the illustrated packages. - Drawings in the figures illustrating various embodiments are not necessarily to scale. Some drawings may have certain details magnified for emphasis, and any different numbers or proportions of parts should not be read as limiting, unless so-designated in the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that embodiments not expressly illustrated herein may be practiced within the scope of the present invention, including those features described herein for different embodiments may be combined with each other and/or with currently-known or future-developed technologies while remaining within the scope of the claims presented here. It is therefore intended that the foregoing detailed description be regarded as illustrative rather than limiting. And, it should be understood that the following claims, including all equivalents, are intended to define the spirit and scope of this invention.
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