Medical device packaging and related methods
A packaging comprising a tray having a body surrounding an exposed cavity and a groove; a lip surrounding the opening, wherein the lip extends radially outward from the cavity and defines a periphery of the tray; a retainer for covering a portion of the opening of the tray, the retainer having an aperture, wherein the aperture corresponds to the groove of the tray; a removable cover; and an auto-injector contained within the cavity, wherein the auto-injector is pre-filed with a medicament or other fluid.
1 . A packaging comprising:
a tray having a body surrounding an exposed cavity, an opening and a groove;
a lip surrounding the opening, wherein the lip extends radially outward from the cavity and defines a periphery of the tray;
a retainer for covering a portion of the opening of the tray, the retainer having an aperture, wherein the aperture corresponds to the groove of the tray;
a removable cover; and
an auto-injector contained within the cavity, wherein the auto-injector is pre-filed with a medicament or other fluid.
2 . The packaging of claim 1 , further comprising a gaseous sterilant.
3 . The packaging of claim 2 , wherein the gaseous sterilant includes one or more of ethylene oxide, vaporized hydrogen peroxide, ethyl alcohol, nitrous oxide, or nitrogen dioxide.
4 . The packaging of claim 1 , wherein the tray includes a first plurality of sidewalls and a second plurality of sidewalls.
5 . The packaging of claim 1 , further comprising a lug.
6 . The packaging of claim 1 , wherein the lip includes an adhesive and forms a seal with the retainer to enclose the auto-injector within the cavity.
7 . The packaging of claim 1 , wherein the tray and/or the retainer includes one or more of polypropylene, polystyrene, polyethylene, polycarbonate, polyvinyl chloride, or polyethylene terephthalate glycol.
8 . The packaging of claim 1 , wherein the removable cover includes high-density polyethylene fibers, thermoplastic materials, or a combination thereof.
9 . The packaging of claim 1 , wherein the medicament or fluid comprises one or more of dupilumab and cemiplimab.
10 . A packaging for an auto-injector, the packaging comprising:
a tray having an opening and a cavity;
a lip surrounding the opening, wherein the lip extends radially outward from the cavity and defines a periphery of the tray;
a removable cover having a periphery that is adhered to the lip; and
a retainer for covering a portion of the opening of the tray.
11 . The packaging of claim 10 , wherein the removable cover is permeable to a gaseous sterilant.
12 . The packaging of claim 10 , wherein the gaseous sterilant includes one or more of ethylene oxide, vaporized hydrogen peroxide, ethyl alcohol, nitrous oxide, or nitrogen dioxide.
13 . The packaging of claim 10 , wherein the tray and/or the retainer includes one or more of polypropylene, polystyrene, polyethylene, polycarbonate, polyvinyl chloride, or polyethylene terephthalate glycol.
14 . The packaging of claim 10 , wherein the removable cover includes high-density polyethylene fibers, thermoplastic materials, or a combination thereof.
15 . The packaging of claim 10 , wherein the auto-injector contains a medicament comprising one or more of dupilumab and cemiplimab.
16 . A method of removing an externally-sterilized auto-injector from a packaging, the packaging including a tray having an opening and a cavity, a retainer, a removable cover, and a gaseous sterilant, the method comprising:
removing the removable cover to expose the retainer;
removing the retainer to expose the cavity of the tray;
grasping a portion of the externally-sterilized auto-injector held within the cavity of the tray; and
ejecting the externally-sterilized auto-injector from the tray.
17 . The method of claim 16 , further comprising pushing a portion of the tray towards the cavity of the tray, wherein pushing the portion of the tray causes a portion of the tray to flex.
18 . The method of claim 17 , wherein pushing the portion of the tray causes the externally-sterilized auto-injector to release from the cavity of the tray.
19 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the gaseous sterilant includes one or more of ethylene oxide, vaporized hydrogen peroxide, ethyl alcohol, nitrous oxide, or nitrogen dioxide.
20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the externally-sterilized auto-injector contains a medicament comprising one or more of dupilumab and cemiplimab.