Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge; Colostomy devices

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices > Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge; Colostomy devices

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

Scope Notes

Limiting references: Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels Drainage appliances for wounds

Related Keywords

COLOSTOMY devices

5 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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A61F 5/441 having deodorant means, e.g. filters
A61F 5/442 having irrigation ports or means
A61F 5/443 having hydrocolloid type seals, e.g. gels, starches or karaya gums
A61F 5/445 Colostomy devices
A61F 5/451 Genital receptacles