A quick open syringe for use in testing an ethylene oxide sterilizer comprises a vented hollow container for receiving and holding a test unit therein. A lid with a handle covers an opening to the container and the container itself is formed with a piercing point. The quick open syringe and enclosed test unit can be positioned in a sterilizable peel pouch. After completion of a sterilization cycle, the container and lid handle may be grasped to remove the lid from the container and puncture the peel pouch with the point to enable removal of the test unit from the quick open syringe and the pouch.
A prepackaged adhesive bandage in a protective envelope includes a semi-rigid backing strip adhered to the bandage, and a flexible backing interconnected between the bandage and the envelope seam. The semi-rigid strip is manipulated to penetrate the envelope face, permitting the strip and attached bandage to be withdrawn from the envelope. The retained flexible backing is peeled from the bandage during withdrawal, exposing an adhesive surface for application of the bandage to the skin.
A test pack for evaluating an ethylene oxide sterilization process, comprising an open ended fiber board tubular member, an end cap enclosing each end of said tubular member, said end caps defining a test chamber within the tubular member, one of said end caps having an opening to permit the egress of ethylene oxide into the test chamber. A fiber ball is inserted into the test chamber at a location remote from the end cap having the opening therein, and a chemical type sterilization indicator is placed within the test chamber.
A material dispensing tray having at least two wells or depressions, at least one well for containing a material to be dispensed and another well for receiving the applicating end of an applicator. The applicator well is provided with an opening through which the handle of the applicator is extended beyond the applicator well, and a cover sheet for sealing the material and the applicating end of the applicator within their respective wells so that the applicator is rendered releasably secured relative the dispensing tray. The material may be dispensed by removing a releasable cover to expose the material, or by squeezing the material well with cover in place so as to extrude the material from the material well to the applicator well and onto the applicating end of the applicator or by piercing the cover over the material well with a piercing point formed on the other or free end of the applicator to provide access to the material in the material well.
A dose package for applying a material with an applicator having a separate material and applicator portion. In one embodiment, a portion of a cover is removable, exposing the material and applicator. In another embodiment, a plurality of material wells are used to mix different materials to be dispensed with an applicator. In another embodiment, a material well is squeezed to dispense the material onto an applicator.
A dose package for applying a material with an applicator having a separate material and applicator portion. In one embodiment, a portion of a cover is removable, exposing the material and applicator. In another embodiment, a plurality of material wells are used to mix different materials to be dispensed with an applicator. In another embodiment, a material well is squeezed to dispense the material onto an applicator.
