US2021259828A1PendingUtilityA1

Defined removal site on sterile blister pack

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Assignee: ALCON INCPriority: Jul 18, 2016Filed: May 6, 2021Published: Aug 26, 2021
Est. expiryJul 18, 2036(~10 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Marec Weber
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Abstract

A system and method for systematic, controlled removal of sterile products from blister packs for use during surgery is disclosed.

Claims

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         11 . A method for removing a sterile eye surgery instrument from a blister pack comprising:
 removing the protective layer from the blister pack;   inverting the blister pack;   placing the blister pack on a sterile surface;   applying pressure to at least one defined pressure point on the back of the blister pack; and   removing the blister pack while the eye surgery instrument is still sterile.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the sterile eye surgery instrument is a lens. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the pressure point is marked. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the step of applying pressure to at least one defined pressure point on the back of the blister pack comprises:
 pressing a first pressure point marked to indicate it should be used first; and   pressing a second pressure point marked to indicate it should be used second.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the pressure point is a movable lug. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein applying pressure to at least one defined pressure point on the back of the blister pack comprises pulling on the lug. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein applying pressure to at least one defined pressure point on the back of the blister pack comprises unscrewing the lug. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein applying pressure to at least one defined pressure point on the back of the blister pack comprises actuating the lug. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the sterile eye surgery instrument is a lens. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the step of applying pressure to at least one defined pressure point on the back of the blister pack comprises:
 moving a first lug marked to indicate it should be used first;   moving a second lug marked to indicate it should be used second.

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