US PATENT SUBCLASS 604 / 502-- .~.~.~ Therapeutic material introduced by subcutaneous implant (e.g., peritoneal injectors)

US PATENT SUBCLASS 604 / 502
.~.~.~ Therapeutic material introduced by subcutaneous implant (e.g., peritoneal injectors)

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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}
502		.~.~.~ Therapeutic material introduced by subcutaneous implant (e.g., peritoneal injectors)

DEFINITION

Classification: 604/502

Therapeutic material introduced by subcutaneous implant (e.g., peritoneal injectors):

(under subclass 500) Subject matter for a process to provide therapeutic material to the patient's body using a mechanical or electromechanical control means implanted beneath the epidermis and then periodically dispensing the material.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

503+, for application of therapeutic material in response to a sensed body condition.

891.1, for therapeutic delivery devices or systems surgically placed into a living body.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

424, Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Composition,

422+, for preparations characterized by special physical form including a membrane across which osmosis or diffusion may occur in which the osmosis or diffusion bring fluid into direct contact with the medicinal composition.