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Medical and surgical procedure pack

Assignee: Osteotech Investment Corp
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Filing: 1987-12-22
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Granted: 1989-07-04
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Expires: 2007-12-22
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Abstract

Abstract Medical and surgical procedure packs for carrying out the surgical removal of bone and connective tissue and packaging means for storing and transporting said bone and connective tissue.

Inventors

  • 👤 Frank P. Glowczewskie, Jr.
  • 👤 David A. Present

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-22 23:42
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01N; A01N1/00; A01N1/10; A01N1/14; A01N1/146

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim 122 words
A medical and surgical procedure pack comprising in combination (i) a sealed, pre-sterilized outer wrap containing therein (ii) a sealed, wrapped, pre-sterilized inner package unit having contained therein the essential items necessary for surgically draping a donor to provide a sterile field prior to the surgical removal of bone and connective tissue therefrom and the essential items necessary for the surgical removal and packaging of said bone and connective tissue from said donor, said essential items necessary for the surgical removal and packaging of said bone and connective tissue including packaging means for said bone and connective tissue said packaging means comprising a woven material in a flexible tubular form, said flexible tubular form having an open end and a closed end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 122 words
A medical and surgical procedure pack comprising in combination (i) a sealed, pre-sterilized outer wrap containing therein (ii) a sealed, wrapped, pre-sterilized inner package unit having contained therein the essential items necessary for surgically draping a donor to provide a sterile field prior to the surgical removal of bone and connective tissue therefrom and the essential items necessary for the surgical removal and packaging of said bone and connective tissue from said donor, said essential items necessary for the surgical removal and packaging of said bone and connective tissue including packaging means for said bone and connective tissue said packaging means comprising a woven material in a flexible tubular form, said flexible tubular form having an open end and a closed end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 38 words
The medical and surgical procedure pack of claim 1 wherein said outer wrap is constructed from an initially open ended bag, wherein said open end is formed into a flap and said flap is folded back and sealed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 48 words
The medical and surgical procedure pack of claim 1 wherein said outer wrap is constructed from an initially open ended bag having two heat pre-sealed sides and one pre-sealed tear-away side, wherein said open end is formed into a flap and said flap is folded back and sealed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 120 words
The medical and surgical procedure pack of claim 1 wherein said inner package unit is comprised of a first tray and a second tray, said first tray being stacked on top of said second tray and wherein said second tray contains all of the essential items necessary to drape a donor to provide a sterile field for the surgical removal of bone and connective tissue therefrom and said first tray contains all of the essential items necessary to surgically remove and package said bone and connective tissue including packaging means for said bone and connective tissue, said packaging means comprising a woven material in a flexible tubular form, said flexible tubular form having an open end and a closed end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 35 words
The medical and surgical procedure pack of claim 3 wherein said essential items in said first and second trays are arranged to allow for ready access so as to prevent the loss of sterilized conditions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 41 words
The medical and surgical procedure pack of claim 1 wherein said inner package unit is wrapped with wrapping constructed from a gas permeable material and wherein the ends of said wrapping are formed into flaps and wherein said flaps are sealed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 305 words
A medical and surgical procedure pack kit containing: (a) a first medical and procedure pack comprising in combination (i) a sealed, pre-sterilized outer wrap containing therein (ii) a sealed, wrapped, pre-sterilized inner package unit comprising a container having contained therein the essential items necessary for the preparation of a donor prior to the surgical removal of bone and connective tissue therefrom, said essential items arranged in said container to allow ready access of each item without the loss of sterilized conditions, said essential items comprising disposable absorbent towels, latex gloves, patient covering means, sponge sticks impregnated with antiseptic, scrub brushes impregnated with antiseptic, razors, soap sponge and spray bottle, wherein said outer wrap is constructed from an initially open ended bag constructed from a clear plastic material having two heat pre-sealed sides and one pre-sealed tear-away side, wherein said open end is formed into a flap and said flap is folded back and sealed and wherein said inner wrap unit is wrapped with wrapping constructed from a gas permeable material wherein the ends of said wrapping are folded back and sealed; and (b) a second medical and procedure pack comprising in combination (i) a sealed, pre-sterilized outer wrap containing therein (ii) a sealed, wrapped, pre-sterilized inner package unit having contained therein the essential items necessary for surgically draping a donor to provide a sterile field prior to the surgical removal of bone and connective tissue therefrom and the essential items necessary for the surgical removal and packaging of said bone and connective tissue from said donor, said essential items necessary for the surgical removal and packaging of said bone and connective tissue including packaging means for said bone and connective tissue, said packaging means comprising a woven material in a flexible tubular form, said flexible tubular form having an open end and a closed end.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 305 words
A medical and surgical procedure pack kit containing: (a) a first medical and procedure pack comprising in combination (i) a sealed, pre-sterilized outer wrap containing therein (ii) a sealed, wrapped, pre-sterilized inner package unit comprising a container having contained therein the essential items necessary for the preparation of a donor prior to the surgical removal of bone and connective tissue therefrom, said essential items arranged in said container to allow ready access of each item without the loss of sterilized conditions, said essential items comprising disposable absorbent towels, latex gloves, patient covering means, sponge sticks impregnated with antiseptic, scrub brushes impregnated with antiseptic, razors, soap sponge and spray bottle, wherein said outer wrap is constructed from an initially open ended bag constructed from a clear plastic material having two heat pre-sealed sides and one pre-sealed tear-away side, wherein said open end is formed into a flap and said flap is folded back and sealed and wherein said inner wrap unit is wrapped with wrapping constructed from a gas permeable material wherein the ends of said wrapping are folded back and sealed; and (b) a second medical and procedure pack comprising in combination (i) a sealed, pre-sterilized outer wrap containing therein (ii) a sealed, wrapped, pre-sterilized inner package unit having contained therein the essential items necessary for surgically draping a donor to provide a sterile field prior to the surgical removal of bone and connective tissue therefrom and the essential items necessary for the surgical removal and packaging of said bone and connective tissue from said donor, said essential items necessary for the surgical removal and packaging of said bone and connective tissue including packaging means for said bone and connective tissue, said packaging means comprising a woven material in a flexible tubular form, said flexible tubular form having an open end and a closed end.

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