| 摘要 |
A packaging system for a sterilizable item comprising a pouch having a frangible opening, the pouch defining a sterile compartment therein to hold a sterilizable item and a support element for fluid attachment to a sterilizer, the support element defining a window thereupon, the support element attached to the pouch along a perimeter of the opening. The opening may comprise a scored portion cut into the front side of the pouch. The support element may be a rigid cardboard support element defining a perforated window with a knockout piece. The system may also include a cover adhered with the window for ensuring that the knockout piece remains attached to the support element until broken. The system may also include an adhesive strip attached along a perimeter of the cover, and include a removable backing strip. The present invention may also include a method of packaging a sterilizable item including providing a pouch having a frangible opening defining a sterile compartment; causing a fluid tight connection between the pouch and a sterilizer, sterilizing the exposed surfaces of the connection; breaking open the opening; passing the item through the opening into the compartment; and sealing the item inside the compartment. |
