US PATENT SUBCLASS 604 / 287
.~.~.~.~.~ With soluble cover means

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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}
285  DF  .~.~.~ Treating material insert retained in body orifice {2}
286  DF  .~.~.~.~ Including foraminous material (e.g., sponge, etc.) or fibrous element other than withdrawal cord {1}
287.~.~.~.~.~ With soluble cover means

DEFINITION

Classification: 604/287

With soluble cover means:

(under subclass 286) Subject matter wherein the insert is provided with a body soluble or biodegradable coating or shield which dissolves under body heat after insertion into the body.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

288, for body inserts which are soluble en toto within the body.

364, for heat soluble material contained on an absorbent pad.