Packaging units for use with elongate medical devices such as catheters.
An example packaging unit includes a mounting card into which a number of
tabs are cut at predetermined angles and shapes. At least some of the
tabs are provided in large tab/small tab pairs. The angle and size
combination provides for securing the elongate medical device to the
card, while reducing trauma experienced by the device during removal from
the card. Also, a double tab system is provided in the packaging unit for
receiving a hub and strain relief to hold those parts securely. The card
may be scored along at least a first side such that, prior to placing a
sterile barrier, such as a plastic wrapping or envelope, around the
mounting card to sterilely seal a device therein, the card may be bent
along the scoring line to lift the sterile barrier off of a surface of
the mounting card. The step of bending a portion of the card along the
storing line make removal of a device from the mounting card easier and
renders the mounting card more rigid and less likely to bend and cause
damage to an elongate medical device stored thereon.