Means for inserting or removing conduit within body:
(under subclass 1) Subject matter wherein means are provided for placing or extracting a generally tubular like structure, having a bore or hole therethrough, into a body.
(1) Note. Patents in this and the indented subclass disclose means for inserting or removing endotracheal tubes, ear drum vents, bladder drains, vascular grafts, alimentary canal tubes, and other generally tubular members into the body.
(2) Note. Patents in which material is removed from or introduced into the body for the purpose of treating the body are found in Class 604, Surgery. Patents in this subclass are limited to means for placing or removing conduits from
the body without means to introduce or remove material from the body. In other words, the use or purpose of the conduit is not at issue; merely the means for inserting or removing the conduit prior to or subsequent to use are being entertained.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
130, for stereotaxic devices.
159, for means for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel, teat or a duct.
191, for dilators. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
604, Surgery,
93+, for conduits having means for introducing or removing material from the body including body fluids.
