IPC Subgroup
A61L 2/02 using physical processes
Introduced: January 1980
Last revised: January 2026
Full Title
Disinfection or sterilisation of materials or objects, in general; Accessories therefor > using physical processes
Classification Context
- Section:
- HUMAN NECESSITIES
- Class:
- MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- Subclass:
- METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
6 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- A61L 2/022 Filtration
- A61L 2/025 Ultrasonic waves
- A61L 2/03 Electric current
- A61L 2/04 Heat
- A61L 2/08 Radiation
- A61L 2/14 Plasma, i.e. ionised gases