Patent ID: 7461741

Claim:
A packaging structure for an elongated medical device, the packaging structure comprising: a first portion comprising an elongated sheath having a length and defining a lumen having a longitudinal axis extending along at least a portion of the length, the lumen adapted to receive at least a portion of the elongated medical device; and a second portion disposed along at least a part of the length of the first portion such that the first portion and the second portion form a monolithic structure, the second portion extending radially outwardly from the first portion relative to the longitudinal axis and including a wall defining a channel, the channel configured to engage and mate with a second part of the first portion and selectively maintain the packaging structure in a coiled, semi-coiled, or hoop-like configuration; wherein when the second portion engages the first portion, an inner surface of the second portion is disposed about at least half of a perimeter of an outer surface of the first portion.