CPC A61M 25/002 (2013.01) [B65D 43/162 (2013.01); A61M 25/0017 (2013.01); B65D 83/0835 (2013.01)] | 12 Claims |
1. A medical device package, comprising:
a container having an open end for receiving a medical device, said open end defining an outer contour;
a cap engageable with the open end of the container and movable between an open position, wherein access is provided to the open end of the container, and a closed position, wherein the cap prevents access to the open end of the container, the cap having an outer contour which matches the outer contour of the container to provide a smooth continuous outer surface of the package at the junction of the cap and container when the cap is in the closed position; wherein the cap includes a bottom land;
a collar which terminates at the open end of the container with a top land at the open end of the container, wherein a terminal end of the collar includes a pair of slots and a detent between the slots;
wherein the bottom land of the cap mates with the top land of the collar when the package is in the closed position;
wherein the container includes a tubular wall that flares outwardly at a neck portion of the container.
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