20240050181. CONTAINER CONFIGURED FOR STORAGE AND/OR TRANSPORT OF A DISINFECTED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CONTAINER, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT simplified abstract (OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH)

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CONTAINER CONFIGURED FOR STORAGE AND/OR TRANSPORT OF A DISINFECTED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CONTAINER, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Organization Name

OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH

Inventor(s)

Dennis Aehlig of Hamburg (DE)

Stefan Schroeder of Hamburg (DE)

CONTAINER CONFIGURED FOR STORAGE AND/OR TRANSPORT OF A DISINFECTED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CONTAINER, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240050181 titled 'CONTAINER CONFIGURED FOR STORAGE AND/OR TRANSPORT OF A DISINFECTED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CONTAINER, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of the patent application describes a container designed for storing and transporting disinfected surgical instruments. The container has at least one wall with an inner surface that defines a storage space for accommodating the surgical instrument. Importantly, at least a portion of the inner surface is made of an antimicrobial material.

  • The container is specifically designed for storing and transporting disinfected surgical instruments.
  • It has a storage space inside that can accommodate the surgical instrument.
  • The inner surface of the container is made of an antimicrobial material, which helps prevent the growth of microorganisms.

Potential Applications:

  • Medical facilities and hospitals can use this container to safely store and transport disinfected surgical instruments.
  • Surgical instrument manufacturers can provide these containers as part of their product packaging to ensure the instruments remain sterile during transportation.

Problems Solved:

  • Contamination of surgical instruments during storage and transportation can lead to infections and complications for patients. This container helps prevent such contamination by providing an antimicrobial surface.

Benefits:

  • The antimicrobial surface of the container reduces the risk of infections caused by contaminated surgical instruments.
  • The container provides a safe and sterile environment for storing and transporting surgical instruments, ensuring their effectiveness during procedures.


Original Abstract Submitted

a container for one or more of storing and transporting a disinfected surgical instrument. the container including at least one wall having an inner surface defining a storage space for accommodating the surgical instrument. at least a portion of the inner surface is an antimicrobial surface.