Medical device with feature for sterile acceptance of non-sterile reusable component

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9072523
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13151512

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An apparatus maintains the sterility of a medical device while providing for the insertion of an insertable component into the medical device. The apparatus includes a medical device having a housing sized to contain the insertable component, an active feature, a cap, and a hinge member. A container encases the medical device within a device recess, a cap recess, and a container cover. The insertable component may be inserted into the housing while limiting potential contact with the exterior of the medical device. An alternative assembly comprises an insertion assembly having a handle and the insertable component detachably attached thereto. The medical device comprises a housing, an active feature, and a flexible member. An insertion tube is insertable within the flexible member to limit contact when the insertable component is inserted into the housing. Yet another configuration includes a resiliently hinged door assembly releasable by a release button.

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  • ETHICON LLC

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aldridge, Jeffrey L Lebanon, US 168 54922
Anderson, Christopher B Oak Grove, US 9 2482
Dannaher, William D Cincinnati, US 86 19047
Dietz, Timothy G Terrace Park, US 126 34989
Felder, Kevin D Cincinnati, US 64 13185
Houser, Kevin L Springboro, US 349 109396
Plescia, David N Cincinnati, US 65 10668
Rhee, Sora Cincinnati, US 46 15537
Smith, Bret W Kings Mills, US 123 92989
Stokes, Michael J Cincinnati, US 244 43318
Stulen, Foster B Mason, US 240 65628

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