Protective packaging with product preparation features incorporated

Abstract

A protective packaging with one or more product preparation features is provided.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A protective packaging comprising:
 a first primary packaging having a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least one product space on the top surface, wherein the at least one product space has an opening and is configured to receive a product.   
     
     
         2 . The protective packaging of  claim 1  further comprising a cover that engages the top surface of the first primary packaging and extends over the first primary packaging and the at least one product space. 
     
     
         3 . The protective packaging of  claim 1  further comprising a third primary packaging including an outer shell and a cradle portion, wherein the first primary packaging rests within the outer shell and on top of the inner cradle portion. 
     
     
         4 . The protective packaging of  claim 1  further comprising a second primary packaging that engages the top surface of the first primary packaging. 
     
     
         5 . The protective packaging of  claim 4  wherein the second primary packaging is a cap and engages the opening of the first primary packaging. 
     
     
         6 . The protective packaging of  claim 5  further comprising a secondary packaging including a first cavity and a first closure, wherein the first primary packaging, the second primary packaging, and the third primary packaging are slidably supported within the cavity and the closure may be sealed to enclose the first primary packaging, the second primary packaging, and the third primary packaging within the cavity. 
     
     
         7 . The protective packaging of  claim 6  further comprising a tertiary packaging having a second cavity and a second closure, wherein the secondary packaging is supported within the second cavity. 
     
     
         8 . The protective packaging of  claim 4  wherein the second primary packaging further includes at least one hydrating orifice configured to open into the product space. 
     
     
         9 . The protective packaging of  claim 1  further comprising a raised portion extending from a bottom surface of the first primary packaging and including a tool cavity and a hydration cavity, wherein the tool cavity intersects with the hydration cavity and the product space is within the tool cavity and the hydration cavity. 
     
     
         10 . The protective packaging of  claim 9 , wherein the tool cavity extends laterally across the raised portion and the hydration cavity extends longitudinally on the raised portion. 
     
     
         11 . The protective packaging of  claim 1  further comprising a product submersion projection located on the bottom surface of the second primary packaging. 
     
     
         12 . The protective packaging of  claim 11  wherein the product submersion projection engages a top surface of the product. 
     
     
         13 . The protective packaging of  claim 12  wherein the product space is a cavity that houses the product. 
     
     
         14 . The protective packaging of  claim 1  further comprising a retain and release mechanism within the product space and having two walls extending from a bottom surface of the product space, wherein the two walls are configured to retain the product through an interference fit. 
     
     
         15 . The protective packaging of  claim 14  wherein the walls include recessed portions on inner surfaces facing each other, wherein the recessed portions allow a user to access the product. 
     
     
         16 . The protective packaging of  claim 1  wherein the first primary packaging includes a slot for slidably receiving a sliding closure. 
     
     
         17 . The protective packaging of  claim 16  wherein the sliding closure is configured to slide in the slot to reveal a desired number of the at least one product space on the first primary packaging. 
     
     
         18 . The protective packaging of  claim 4  further comprising a peel-open top cover that engages over the first primary packaging and the second primary packaging. 
     
     
         19 . The protective packaging of  claim 18  wherein the peel-open top cover engages an edge of the third primary packaging. 
     
     
         20 . The protective packaging of  claim 19  wherein the peel-open top cover includes a plurality of ports aligned with the product space and configured to open into the product space. 
     
     
         21 . The protective packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the protective packaging includes a biocompatible and radiation stable material. 
     
     
         22 . The protective packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the protective packaging includes polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or polyethylene terephthalate-glycol modified. 
     
     
         23 . The protective packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the protective packaging is a porous material. 
     
     
         24 . The protective packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the protective packaging has a density of 1 lb./ft 3  and 8 lb./ft 3 . 
     
     
         25 . The protective packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one product is a medical device. 
     
     
         26 . The protective packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one product space is configured to receive a product of multiple sizes. 
     
     
         27 . The protective packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one product space is a hydration chamber. 
     
     
         28 . The protective packaging of  claim 27 , wherein the hydration chamber is configured to fully submerge the product. 
     
     
         29 . The protective packaging of  claim 28 , wherein the at least one product space includes a cavity for a tool to access the product. 
     
     
         30 . The protective packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the protective packaging includes an indicator of at least one of product properties or product modification guidelines. 
     
     
         31 . The protective packaging of  claim 2 , wherein the cover is at least one closure selected from the group consisting of a screen, a membrane, and a lid. 
     
     
         32 . The protective packaging of  claim 2 , wherein the cap is at least one closure selected from the group consisting of a screen, a membrane, and a lid. 
     
     
         33 . A method of preparing a product comprising:
 supporting a product in the at least one product space of the protective packaging of  claim 1 , and   modifying at least one of the shape or composition of the product while the product is supported in the at least one product space.   
     
     
         34 . A method of hydrating a product comprising:
 supporting a product in the at least one product space of the protective packaging of  claim 8 , and injecting wetting solution through the at least one hydrating orifice into the at least one product space.   
     
     
         35 . The method of hydrating a product of  claim 34 , wherein the product is lyophilized prior to the step of injecting. 
     
     
         36 . A method of treating an injury comprising:
 removing a product from the at least one product space of the protective packaging of  claim 1 , and   implanting the product at a site of an injury in a patient in need thereof.