Patent ID: 7942264
Filing Date: 2011-05-17
Classification: A61B,A61L

Abstract:
1. A single-use, rigid container for use in sterilization of medical instrument, the container comprising: a tray comprising a plurality of sides, a base and a rim, the tray being formed of a substantially transparent material adapted to withstand exposure to steam and ethylene oxide sterilization without degradation of the tray; a lid comprising a top side, a bottom side, a peripheral portion, and a central portion, wherein the peripheral portion of the lid comprises a locking mechanism that engages the rim, the peripheral portion being adapted to fixedly engage the rim of the tray, wherein the central portion comprises at least one opening therein and wherein the central portion is defined by a frangible region comprising a plurality of frangible elements, the central portion further comprising a means for removal of the central portion by activation of the frangible region; and a filter positioned in communication with a side of the lid, the filter being adapted for removal with the central portion when access to medical instruments is desired, wherein the locking mechanism comprises a cantilevered projection.