specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers or nappies

Introduced: January 2000

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads > Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators > characterised by the shape > specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers or nappies

Classification Context

Section:: HUMAN NECESSITIES
Class:: MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
Subclass:: FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS

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Child Classifications

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A61F 13/491 specially adapted for gender distinct urine discharge pattern
A61F 13/493 adjustable
A61F 13/494 characterised by edge leakage prevention means
A61F 13/495 with faecal cavity
A61F 13/496 in the form of pants or briefs