Patent ID: 6186325
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: A61M,B65D

Abstract:
A medical package which includes:a housing defining an enclosure which is sealed against ingress of contaminants, and having at least a first part, a second part which is movable relative to the first part to open the enclosure, and a shelf on an inner surface thereof, at least one of the parts having a plurality of pores through which a sterilization fluid can enter the enclosure but which substantially prevent entry of contaminants into the enclosure; anda catheter product which includes a body; and an elongate needle having a first end and a second, vascular entry end being a sharp tip, the first end being secured to the body and the second end being located distant from the body;a catheter assembly which includes a hub; and a catheter having a first end secured to the hub and a second end located distant from the hub, the hub and the catheter being located over the needle with the catheter located on a side of the hub opposing the body, the shelf supporting the catheter assembly on a surface thereof opposing the body, the catheter product and the catheter assembly being located entirely within the enclosure, secured in position to the housing and being removable from the housing after the second part is moved relative to the first part to open the enclosure.