US PATENT SUBCLASS 604 / 8
DEVICES TRANSFERRING FLUIDS FROM WITHIN ONE AREA OF BODY TO ANOTHER (E.G., SHUNTS, ETC.)

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8DEVICES TRANSFERRING FLUIDS FROM WITHIN ONE AREA OF BODY TO ANOTHER (E.G., SHUNTS, ETC.) {1}
9  DF  .~> With flow control means (e.g., check valves, hydrocephalus pumps, etc.) {1}

DEFINITION

Classification: 604/8

DEVICES TRANSFERRING FLUIDS FROM WITHIN ONE AREA OF BODY TO ANOTHER (E.G., SHUNTS, ETC.):

(under the class definition) Devices relating to a means, usually a conduit, for moving or diverting fluid materials from within one area of the body to a separate area within the same body usually when the natural body apparatus for accomplishing this purpose has failed or become damaged.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

175, for devices securing implanted conduits in or on the body.

264+, for other body inserted conduits.