Medical device package with flip cap having a snap fit

A medical device package, comprising:

• a case having a hollow tubular wall which defines an interior and an axis and is closed at one end, the other end of the tubular wall extending to a collar which terminates at a top land to define an open end of the collar, the top land having an external shape and dimension;
• a cap having a side wall which defines an interior of the cap and terminates at a bottom land, the bottom land having an external shape and dimension which matches that of the top land;
• a hinge having one end connected to the cap and a second end connected to said collar, the hinge permitting selectable movement of the cap between an open position, wherein access is provided to the open end of the collar, and a closed position, wherein the cap prevents access to the open end of the collar and wherein the top and bottom lands engage one another in facing relation;
• an indentation in one of the cap or case, the indentation adjoining the land of said one of the cap or case to provide a reduced external dimension compared to the rest of the land to which it adjoins;
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• a first use indication label affixed to the cap and case with at least a portion of the label disposed opposite said indentation and at least a portion of the label spanning the indentation.

A medical device package for a catheter, comprising:

• a case having a tubular wall which is closed at one end and open at the other end;
• a cap;
• a hinge having one end connected to the cap and a second end connected to said other end of the hollow tube, the hinge permitting selectable movement of the cap between an open position, wherein access is provided to the open end of the hollow tube, and a closed position, wherein the cap prevents access to the open end of the hollow tube;
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• at least one rib formed on and extending axially along and radially from the interior of the tubular wall, the at least one rib being disposed in a circumferential location near the open end of the tubular wall where the at least one rib is engageable with the catheter to prevent tilting of the catheter away from the hinge and to a position where it could interfere with closing of the cap.