Containers and methods for tissue storage during surgery

A container for storing at least one tissue sample, at least one implantable medical device, or a combination thereof during a medical procedure, the container comprising:

• a frame defining a plurality of retention compartments, each retention compartment having an up orientation and comprising sidewalls supported by the frame;
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• a stabilizing structure adjustably affixed to the frame and adapted to stabilize the container in the up orientation of at least one retention compartment in the plurality of retention compartments;
• wherein the sidewalls define a rim for each retention compartment in the plurality of retention compartments;
• wherein the up orientation of a first retention compartment in the plurality of retention compartments differs from the up orientation of a second retention compartment in the plurality of retention compartments;
• wherein the stabilizing structure is adapted to selectively stabilize the container in the up orientations of all of the retention compartments in the plurality of retention compartments;
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• wherein the stabilizing structure comprises a first elongated slot receiving a first rivet permanently attached to the container and a second elongated slot receiving a second rivet permanently attached to the container adjustably attaching the stabilizing structure to the container.