Container for the packaging of a hollow endoprosthesis

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PATENT NO 5385229
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08147760

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The container for packing hollow endoprostheses (8) comprises two germ-proof wrappings (1, 2). In accordance with the invention the inner wrapping (1) consists of a water-tight wall (10, 11) and various connection points (40, 50, 60). At least two of the connection points (40) are provided as access into the cavity of the prosthesis (8) and one is provided as an outlet (50) for liquids for treating the prosthesis. The outer wrapping (2) comprises through-pieces (42, 52, 62), which are associated with the connection points of the inner wrapping. The two wrappings are permeable to gas at least some regions. In accordance with the invention the container has a second application apart from its protective function: for example, in the case of a hybrid prosthesis for vascular replacement, to perform the charging of the prosthesis with the patient's own endothelial cells in the container.

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CENTERPULSE SPINE-TECH INC7375 BUSH LAKE ROAD MINNEAPOLIS MN 55439

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bittmann, Peter Zurich, CH 15 597
Muller-Glauser, Wiesendangen, CH 1 54
Tanner, Fredy Wil, CH 2 54

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