Patent ID: 6907992
Filing Date: 2005-06-21
Classification: A61B,A61J,A61M

Abstract:
1. A kit adapted to be utilized in a “push” percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) procedure comprising: a tray, said tray further comprising a plurality of planar surfaces, wherein at least three of the planar surfaces have at least one recess disposed therein and holding at least one article used in performing a “push” PEG procedure; and a container adapted to fit at least partially within the tray, the container adapted to rest upon at least one of the plurality of planar surfaces that has at least one recess disposed therein, wherein the planar surface onto which the container rests is outside of the perimeter defined by at least two of the other planar surfaces, the container adapted to be reclosable and having a lid and a base that define an interior space when the container is in the closed position and wherein at least two different types of accessory articles used in performing the “push” PEG procedure are retained in the interior space such that the container completely surrounds the accessory articles; and wherein said planar surfaces are offset vertically and said recesses positioned within said tray such that articles in at least one upper said planar surface must be removed from said tray prior to access being provided to articles in at least one lower said planar surface, said articles correspondingly arranged in said tray such that access is provided to said articles in their order of use for the “push” PEG procedure.