Patent ID: 8246904
Filing Date: 2012-08-21
Classification: A61L

Abstract:
1. A method of arranging a plurality of stent-catheter assemblies for radiation sterilization, the method comprising: arranging each of a plurality of stent-catheter assemblies in a planar configuration and disposing the stent-catheter assembly in a planar package; positioning the stent of each stent-catheter assembly in a position in the corresponding package and stacking the packages horizontally, such that all stents are exposed to the same or substantially the same level of radiation when the packages are exposed to a radiation beam that is at an acute angle to the planes of the assemblies, wherein the stack has a front end that is designed to face the radiation beam and a back end that is designed to face away from the radiation beam; and positioning a radiation shield at the front end of the stack to reduce radiation exposure to selected assemblies adjacent the front end when the packages are exposed to the radiation beam.