US PATENT SUBCLASS 606 / 53
.~ Orthopedic instrumentation

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606 /   HD   SURGERY

1  DF  INSTRUMENTS {42}
53.~ Orthopedic instrumentation {5}
54  DF  .~.~> External fixation means {4}
60  DF  .~.~> Internal fixation means {6}
76  DF  .~.~> Specialized coating or material {2}
79  DF  .~.~> Orthopedic cutting instrument {4}
86  DF  .~.~> Means for use in bone reperation {11}

DEFINITION

Classification: 606/53

Orthopedic instrumentation:

(under the class definition) Subject matter where significance is attributed to means designed for particular use in, or in the preparation for, a surgical procedure on bone structure including means for permanent or temporary attachment to a bone, or portion thereof, to correct a deformity, fracture, unwanted or diseased condition.

(1) Note. For purposes of this class, the term "fracture" will include both accidental and purposeful disassociation of bone tissue, e.g., bone tissue surgically separated by osteotomy.

(2) Note. Patents claiming opening of a skull for the purpose of gaining entry into the skull are not considered for placement here since there is no preparation for a surgical procedure on bone structure (the skull) but is merely cutting into a bone structure to perform a surgical procedure on structure beneath the skull. Patents of this type are properly classified in this class subclasses 167+, particularly subclasses 172+ for cutting devices having dura guards.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

623, Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor,

16+, for bone or joint prosthesis.