Pneumostoma management system packaging and kits

Abstract

A flexible pneumostoma management device maintains the patency of a pneumostoma while controlling the flow of material through the pneumostoma. The device is provided to patients in a sterile tray. The tray is efficiently packaged in order to supply a patient's needs for a period of time. Auxiliary and/or diagnostic materials can also be provided as part of the kit.

1 . A packaging system adapted for storing multiple medical disposable devices in a volumetric efficient manner comprising:
 a plurality of trays connected together with each tray including a tray base with tubular extension extending about perpendicular and rearwardly from the tray base;   a tray cover that covers each of the plurality of trays;   a second plurality of trays each with second tubular extensions; and   with the plurality of trays positioned about parallel to the second plurality of trays; and   wherein said plurality of trays, and said second plurality of trays, are all connected together by at least one of an internal structure, a solid internal structure, a hollow structure, a light weight material including at least one of foam and an expanded plastic, a structure with a plurality of ports that receive said tubular extensions, and a housing that contains a plurality of wedge shaped structure that can receive said tubular extensions.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said plurality of trays is connected in-line. 
     
     
         3 . A packaging system adapted to store multiple medical disposable devices in a volumetric efficient manner comprising:
 a plurality of planar covers connected together, with each planar cover including a tubular cover extending about perpendicular and rearwardly from each of the planar cover;   a second plurality of planar covers, each with a second tubular cover extending from each said tubular cover; and   with the plurality of planar covers is about parallel to the second plurality of planar covers; and   wherein said plurality of planar covers, and said second plurality of planar covers, are all connected together by at least one of an internal structure, a solid internal structure, a hollow structure, a light weight material including at least one of foam and an expanded plastic, a structure with a plurality of ports that receive said tubular covers, and a housing that contains a plurality of wedge shaped structure that can receive said tubular covers.   
     
     
         4 . A medical device with a protective cover system comprising:
 a cover, at least part of which includes an adhesive, and a vent extending about perpendicular to the cover;   a first protective cover covering a first portion of the cover and at least partially encircling said vent;   a second protective cover covering a second portion of the cover and at least partially encircling said vent; and   a vent cover covering said vent and said vent cover connected to at least one of said first protective cover and said second protective cover, such that when at least on of said first protective cover and second protective cover is removed, said vent is exposed.   
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4  wherein removing at least one of said first protective cover and said second protective cover, removes said vent cover. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 4  including:
 a hydrocolloid patch at least partially encircling said vent and positioned adjacent to said cover so as to least part of said adhesive from said cover is exposed; 
 said first protective cover and said second protective cover covering said hydrocolloid patch; and 
 a first outer protective cover positioned outwardly from said first protective cover and covering the adhesive of said cover, and a second outer protective cover positioned outwardly of said second protective cover and covering the adhesive of said cover. 
 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 4  including at least one tab protective cover that covers at least a portion of said cover on a side of said cover that is opposite the adhesive. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 4  including a first tab protective cover that covers at least a portion of said cover on a side of said cover that is opposite the adhesive and a second tab protective cover that covers at least a portion of said cover on a side of said cover that is opposite to the adhesive, and wherein said first tab protective cover is opposite said second tab protective cover. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 4  wherein said vent cover includes a first vent cover and a second vent cover, with the first vent cover connected to said first protective cover, and said second vent cover connected to said second protective cover. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 4  wherein said first protective cover includes a first tab located adjacent to said vent for removing said first protective cover and said second protective cover includes a second tab located adjacent to said vent for removing said second protective cover. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 4  wherein:
 said vent cover includes a first vent cover and a second vent cover, with the first vent cover connected to said first protective cover, and said second vent cover connected to said second protective cover and 
 said first protective cover includes a first tab located adjacent to said vent for removing said first protective cover and said first vent cover, and said second protective cover includes a second tab located adjacent to said vent for removing said second protective cover and said second vent cover. 
 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 9  including a hydrocolloid patch at least partially encircling said vent and positioned adjacent to said cover so as to least part of said adhesive from said cover is exposed;
 said first protective cover and said second protective cover covering said hydrocolloid patch; and 
 a first outer protective cover positioned outwardly from said first protective cover and covering the adhesive of said cover, and a second outer protective cover positioned outwardly of said second protective cover and covering the adhesive of said cover. 
 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 10  including a hydrocolloid patch at least partially encircling said vent and positioned adjacent to said cover so as to least part of said adhesive from said cover is exposed;
 said first protective cover and said second protective cover covering said hydrocolloid patch; and 
 a first outer protective cover positioned outwardly from said first protective cover and covering the adhesive of said cover, and a second outer protective cover positioned outwardly of said second protective cover and covering the adhesive of said cover. 
 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 11  including a hydrocolloid patch at least partially encircling said vent and positioned adjacent to said cover so as to least part of said adhesive from said cover is exposed;
 said first protective cover and said second protective cover covering said hydrocolloid patch; and 
 a first outer protective cover positioned outwardly from said first protective cover and covering the adhesive of said cover, and a second outer protective cover positioned outwardly of said second protective cover and covering the adhesive of said cover. 
 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 10  wherein said first tab is bent back over at least part of said first protective cover, and said second tab is bent back over at least part of said second protective cover. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 11  wherein said first tab is bent back over at least part of said first protective cover, and said second tab is bent back over at least part of said second protective cover. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 6  wherein said first outer cover extends beyond said cover and said second outer cover extends beyond said cover. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 3  in combination with multiple medical disposable devices wherein each disposable devices includes an adhesive cover and a vent extending about perpendicular from said adhesive cover.