US PATENT SUBCLASS 600 / 471
.~.~.~.~.~.~ Tool (e.g., ablation, abrasion, cutting)

Current as of: June, 1999
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600 /   HD   SURGERY

300  DF  DIAGNOSTIC TESTING {38}
407  DF  .~ Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation {11}
437  DF  .~.~ Ultrasonic {10}
459  DF  .~.~.~ Structure of transducer or probe assembly {3}
462  DF  .~.~.~.~ Probe placed in vascular system or body orifice {4}
466  DF  .~.~.~.~.~ Catheter {2}
471.~.~.~.~.~.~ Tool (e.g., ablation, abrasion, cutting)

DEFINITION

Classification: 600/471

Tool (e.g., ablation, abrasion, cutting):

(under subclass 466) Subject matter wherein the catheter carries or admits to the passage a means which removes an obstruction by either grinding, shearing, or other surgical removal from the circulatory system.