the beam being directed along or through a flexible conduit, e.g. an optical fibre; Hand-pieces therefor

Introduced: January 2000

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body > by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves > using laser > the beam being directed along or through a flexible conduit, e.g. an optical fibre; Hand-pieces therefor

Classification Context

Section:: HUMAN NECESSITIES
Class:: MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
Subclass:: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION

3 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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A61B 18/24 with a catheter
A61B 18/26 for producing a shock wave, e.g. laser lithotripsy
A61B 18/28 for heating a thermal probe or absorber