Patent ID: 8562579

Claim:
A method of opening an overwrap enclosing an elongate intravaginal device having a longitudinal axis comprising the steps of: a. grasping an insertion end and a withdrawal end of the overwrap, the overwrap having a circumference and a substantially continuous line of weakness disposed about the device, the line of weakness extending in a straight line completely about the circumference of the overwrap and having an angle to a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the packaged device of about 20° to about 35°; b. rupturing the line of weakness while maintaining the unitary structure of the overwrap; c. removing the withdrawal end of the overwrap from the elongate intravaginal device; d. grasping the withdrawal end of the elongate intravaginal device; e. removing the overwrap from the insertion end of the elongate intravaginal device; and f. inserting the elongate intravaginal device into a vagina.