Packaging system for analyte sensors

A package for receiving and securing a product, the package comprising:

• at least one product, each product comprising:
• an on-skin assembly comprising an adhesive patch configured to adhere to a host's skin;
• a transcutaneous glucose sensor operably connected to the on-skin assembly, wherein the glucose sensor comprises an electrode surrounded by a membrane configured to be exposed to interstitial fluid;
• at least one first container configured to receive and secure the at least one product therein, wherein the at least first container is configured to be permeable to water vapor;
• a second container configured to receive the at least one first container;
• and
• a retainer configured to secure the at least one first container in a fixed position and fixed orientation within the second container such that movement of the second container does not result in substantial movement of the first container within the second container.