Patent ID: 7954636

Claim:
An assembly comprising a packaging device ( 20 ) and an intraocular lens injector ( 10 ) comprising a body ( 11 ) that contains an intraocular lens, the assembly being characterized in that said packaging device ( 20 ) is for receiving and storing said injector ( 10 ) prior to use, said packaging device ( 20 ) being made of a material that is waterproof, and being filled with a storage solution for maintaining at least the body ( 11 ) of said injector ( 10 ) and the intraocular lens in total immersion throughout the duration of storage, said packaging device ( 20 ) comprising a substantially rigid container ( 21 , 22 ) and an opening ( 25 ) for enabling said injector ( 10 ) to be installed and removed, said container ( 21 , 22 ) including at least one internal shoulder ( 26 , 27 ) co-operating with a portion of the injector ( 10 ) to center and maintain a lens ejector end ( 14 ) of the injector away from the walls of said container ( 21 , 22 ); wherein the packaging device is filled with the storage solution in such a manner that the body ( 11 ) of the injector ( 10 ) is fully immersed in all positions of said packaging device; and wherein the least one internal shoulder is defined by a reduced diameter portion of the container, the diameter of the container being larger axially above and below the reduced diameter portion.