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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 25, 2025
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2022
Cilag Gmbh International, Zug, CH;
Frederick E. Shelton, Iv, Hillsboro, OH (US);
Jacqueline C. Aronhalt, Loveland, OH (US);
Taylor W. Aronhalt, Loveland, OH (US);
Cameron D. Mclain, Deer Park, OH (US);
Nicholas J. Ross, Franklin, OH (US);
Cilag GmbH International, Zug, CH;
Abstract
A surgical kit includes a surgical instrument, a packaging, and a return packaging. The packaging defines an interior and an exterior in a closed configuration. The surgical instrument is disposed within the interior of the packaging or coupled with the packaging in the closed configuration. The packaging is configured to transition to an open configuration by a user to expose the interior and allow for access of the surgical instrument during a surgical procedure. The return packaging is configured to receive at least a portion of the surgical instrument after the surgical procedure for reduced cross-contamination. The return packaging is at least one of coupled with the packaging or disposed within the interior in the closed configuration.