PACKAGING FOR SELECTIVELY LUBRICATING PART OF A MEDICAL DEVICE

摘要

A medical device lubricating assembly for imparting a lubricious and/or antimicrobial liquid onto a medical device is provided. The medical device is surrounded by a pouch and the assembly includes a barrier for bifurcating the pouch into a wet compartment and a dry compartment. Lubricating fluid is stored in the wet compartment or is otherwise introduced into the wet compartment prior to removal of the medical device from the pouch. This assists in insertion and implantation of the device into a body cavity or opening.