IPC Subgroup
A61B 17/12 for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
Introduced: September 1968
Last revised: January 2006
Full Title
Surgical instruments, devices or methods > for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
Classification Context
- Section:
- HUMAN NECESSITIES
- Class:
- MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- Subclass:
- DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
Scope Notes
Application references: Specially adapted for vas deferens or fallopian tubes
Related Keywords
producing HYPERAEMIA surgicallysurgical appliances for LIGATURING
4 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- A61B 17/122 Clamps or clips, e.g. for the umbilical cord
- A61B 17/128 for applying or removing clamps or clips
- A61B 17/132 Tourniquets
- A61B 17/138 combined with cutting implements