Patent ID: 8579115

Claim:
A needle or catheter container comprising: a base comprising a cavity open toward a proximal end of the base, the cavity comprising a length and a width configured to substantially correspond to the shape of a medical needle or catheter, and the cavity comprising a flange receiving region recessed within an interior wall of the container and configured to accept a flange of a needle and/or catheter such that the flange receiving region securely retains the needle or catheter; a cap comprising a distal end configured to couple with the proximal end of the base; at least one plug made of a material that is gas permeable, but resists the passage of liquids and solids; and a needle and/or catheter comprising a flange and a hub, wherein the flange receiving region comprises a flange seat positioned at a location within the base such that, when the flange is seated in the flange receiving region, a majority of the hub that is proximal of the flange extends outside of the proximal end of the base, and wherein in a region below the flange seat of the base, a clearance region is formed between the inner wall of the base and the needle hub where no portion of the needle hub contacts the inner wall of the base.