Patent ID: 6517916
Filing Date: 2003-02-11
Classification: A61B,A61L,B32B,D04H,Y10T

Abstract:
A wrapped package formed by the combination of sterilization wrap and an article to be sterilized comprising:an article to be sterilized; said article to be sterilized being at least one reusable medical instrument; first and second sheets of sterilization material; each sheet having first, second, third and fourth edges; each sheet having a central portion; said first edge of said first sheet being in register with and bonded to said first edge of said second sheet; said second edge of said first sheet being in register with and bonded to said second edge of said second sheet; said third edge of said first sheet being in register with and bonded to said third edge of said second sheet; said fourth edge of said first sheet being in register with and bonded to said fourth edge of said second sheet; said central portion of said first sheet not substantially bonded to said central portion of said second sheet; said first sheet having an outer surface; said article to be sterilized positioned on said outer surface of said first sheet; said first sheet having an inner surface; said inner surface of said first sheet not contacting said article to be sterilized; said article to be sterilized being wrapped by said first and second sheets, whereby two layers of sterilization material are provided for said article to be sterilized; an open space between said central portions of each sheet, wherein the said open space is substantially sealed by the bonds along said edges of said sheets.