US PATENT SUBCLASS 604 / 169
.~.~.~.~ Flow control means in conduit operable after removal of piercer, obturator, or stylet from conduit

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604 /   HD   SURGERY

19  DF  MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) {7}
48  DF  .~ Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin {9}
93  DF  .~.~ Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body {30}
164  DF  .~.~.~ Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body {6}
169.~.~.~.~ Flow control means in conduit operable after removal of piercer, obturator, or stylet from conduit

DEFINITION

Classification: 604/169

Flow control means in conduit operable after removal of piercer, obturator, or stylet therefrom:

(under subclass 164) Subject matter wherein a mechanical flow control means prevents flow or leakage from the conduit after removal of the stiffening support element therefrom.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

246+, for flow controllers on body inserted conduits, per se.