US PATENT SUBCLASS 606 / 222
.~ Suturing needle

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606 /   HD   SURGERY

1  DF  INSTRUMENTS {42}
222.~ Suturing needle {2}
223  DF  .~.~> Needle tip or body structure
224  DF  .~.~> Filament attachment {3}

DEFINITION

Classification: 606/222

Suturing needle:

(under subclass 1) Subject matter comprising a thin pointed means designed to be engageable with and to carry a sewing filament through soft body tissue without prior preparation of the penetration points.

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148, suturing aid or guide for devices used in combination with a needle to help place the sewing filament as desired.

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206, Special Receptacle or Package,

234, for pocket container for diverse tools; subclasses 365+, for hypodermic needles; and subclass 380 for needles.

604, Surgery,

264+, for body inserted tubular conduits.