Abstract: A container and systems for use during an external sterilization process of a plurality of drug delivery devices are provided. The container may include an outer housing and at least one partition at least partially enclosed by the outer housing. The at least one partition may include a plurality of first dividers and a plurality of second dividers. The at least one partition may also be positioned an open configuration, wherein the plurality of first dividers and the plurality of second dividers cooperate with each other to define a plurality of chambers configured to receive at least one of the plurality of drug delivery devices. The at least one partition may also be positioned in a closed configuration wherein the plurality of chambers are substantially completely collapsed.

Abstract: A protective guard protects a surface and includes a guard body with a base portion having with a pad cavity on a first side. A pad is disposed in the pad cavity and is secured to the guard body. A first portion of the pad fills the pad cavity, and a second portion protrudes out of the cavity. Optionally, the guard body has a shank portion that extends from a second side opposite the pad cavity. A margin surrounds the shank to form a shoulder such that the shank may be inserted into a tubular member. The base portion may have a margin surrounding the pad cavity with a base outer surface. This surface may be arcuate, and the pad may have a surface of similar curvature. The pad may be bonded to the pad body, such as by a plug and hole arrangement, or by other techniques.