US PATENT SUBCLASS 604 / 513
.~.~.~.~ Including docking element, port or sealing 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}
500  DF  .~.~ Method {8}
506  DF  .~.~.~ Therapeutic material introduced or removed through a piercing conduit (e.g., trocar) inserted into body {4}
513.~.~.~.~ Including docking element, port or sealing means

DEFINITION

Classification: 604/513

Including docking element, port or sealing means:

(under subclass 500) Subject matter for a process of providing a connecting element positioned at the distal end of the catheter and adjacent to the body to facilitate transfer of the therapeutic compound.

(1) Note. Included herein are methods of applying antimicrobial agents at the site to reduce the risk of infections.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

502, for methods pertaining to subcutaneous implants.

539, for docking elements, ports, or seals.