A61F2/00	7	Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents (dental prostheses A61C13/00; artificial kidneys A61M1/14; artificial hearts A61M60/00)	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		766
A61F2/0004	8	{Closure means for urethra or rectum, i.e. anti-incontinence devices or support slings against pelvic prolapse}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		183
A61F2/0009	9	{placed in or outside the body opening close to the surface of the body (plugging an opening in the wall of a hollow or tubular organ A61B17/0057)}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		339
A61F2/0013	10	{inflatable}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		132
A61F2/0018	10	{magnetic}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		122
A61F2/0022	9	{placed deep in the body opening (occluding blood vessels by internal devices A61B17/12022)}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		241
A61F2/0027	10	{inflatable}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		106
A61F2/0031	9	{for constricting the lumen; Support slings for the urethra}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		65
A61F2/0036	10	{implantable (A61F2/0018 takes precedence)}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		498
A61F2/004	11	{inflatable}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		383
A61F2/0045	11	{Support slings}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		895
A61F2/005	10	{with pressure applied to urethra by an element placed in the vagina}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		306
A61F2/0054	10	{with pressure applied to urethra by an element placed around the penis, e.g. penis clamp}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		169
A61F2/0059	8	{Cosmetic or alloplastic implants (A61F2/10&#160;-&#160;A61F2/16, A61F2/28 take precedence)}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		1186
A61F2/0063	8	{Implantable repair or support meshes, e.g. hernia meshes}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		2383
A61F2002/0068	9	{having a special mesh pattern}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		482
A61F2002/0072	9	{Delivery tools therefor}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		556
A61F2/0077	8	{Special surfaces of prostheses, e.g. for improving ingrowth (A61F2/30767 takes precedence)}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		1484
A61F2002/0081	9	{directly machined on the prosthetic surface, e.g. holes, grooves (A61F2/30771 takes precedence)}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		489
A61F2002/0086	9	{for preferentially controlling or promoting the growth of specific types of cells or tissues}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		447
A61F2002/009	9	{for hindering or preventing attachment of biological tissue}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		333
A61F2002/0091	10	{Having cellular growth inhibitors}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		29
A61F2/0095	8	{Packages or dispensers for prostheses or other implants (for intraocular lenses A61F2/1691; for dental surgery A61C19/02)}	A61F2/00	A61F2/00		1085
A61F2/01	8	Filters implantable into blood vessels	A61F2/01	A61F2/01		938
A61F2/0103	9	{With centering means}	A61F2/01	A61F2/01		135
A61F2/0105	9	{Open ended, i.e. legs gathered only at one side}	A61F2/01	A61F2/01		621
A61F2/0108	9	{Both ends closed, i.e. legs gathered at both ends}	A61F2/01	A61F2/01		284
A61F2/011	9	{Instruments for their placement or removal}	A61F2/01	A61F2/01		1136
A61F2/012	9	{Multiple filtering units}	A61F2/01	A61F2/01		180
A61F2/013	9	{Distal protection devices, i.e. devices placed distally in combination with another endovascular procedure, e.g. angioplasty or stenting}	A61F2/01	A61F2/01		849
A61F2/014	10	{Retrograde blood flow filters, i.e. device inserted against the blood flow direction}	A61F2/01	A61F2/01		105
A61F2002/015	10	{Stop means therefor}	A61F2/01	A61F2/01		116
A61F2002/016	9	{made from wire-like elements}	A61F2/01	A61F2/01		1204
A61F2002/018	9	{made from tubes or sheets of material, e.g. by etching or laser-cutting}	A61F2/01	A61F2/01		952
A61F2/02	8	Prostheses implantable into the body	A61F2/02	A61F2/02		1297
A61F2/022	9	{Artificial gland structures using bioreactors (hemodialysis A61M1/16; hemofiltration A61M1/34; other extracorporeal blood treatment A61M1/36)}	A61F2/02	A61F2/02		406
A61F2/04	9	Hollow or tubular parts of organs, e.g. bladders, tracheae, bronchi or bile ducts (A61F2/18, A61F2/20 take precedence; instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts A61F2/95)	A61F2/04	A61F2/04		2234
A61F2002/041	10	{Bile ducts}	A61F2/04	A61F2/04		393
A61F2/042	10	{Urinary bladders}	A61F2/04	A61F2/04		223
A61F2002/043	10	{Bronchi}	A61F2/04	A61F2/04		273
A61F2002/044	10	{Oesophagi or esophagi or gullets}	A61F2/04	A61F2/04		571
A61F2002/045	10	{Stomach, intestines}	A61F2/04	A61F2/04		503
A61F2002/046	10	{Tracheae}	A61F2/04	A61F2/04		236
A61F2002/047	10	{Urethrae}	A61F2/04	A61F2/04		313
A61F2002/048	10	{Ureters}	A61F2/04	A61F2/04		271
A61F2/06	10	Blood vessels	A61F2/06	A61F2/06		3022
A61F2002/061	11	{provided with means for allowing access to secondary lumens}	A61F2/06	A61F2/06		1101
A61F2/062	11	{Apparatus for the production of blood vessels made from natural tissue or with layers of living cells}	A61F2/06	A61F2/06		344
A61F2/064	11	{with special features to facilitate anastomotic coupling (anastomosis of natural blood vessels A61B17/11)}	A61F2/06	A61F2/06		932
A61F2002/065	11	{Y-shaped blood vessels}	A61F2/06	A61F2/06		1259
A61F2002/067	12	{modular}	A61F2/06	A61F2/06		713
A61F2002/068	11	{Modifying the blood flow model, e.g. by diffuser or deflector}	A61F2/06	A61F2/06		592
A61F2/07	11	Stent-grafts	A61F2/07	A61F2/07		5310
A61F2002/072	12	{Encapsulated stents, e.g. wire or whole stent embedded in lining}	A61F2/07	A61F2/07		903
A61F2002/075	12	{the stent being loosely attached to the graft material, e.g. by stitching}	A61F2/07	A61F2/07		1742
A61F2002/077	12	{having means to fill the space between stent-graft and aneurysm wall, e.g. a sleeve}	A61F2/07	A61F2/07		309
A61F2/08	9	Muscles; Tendons; Ligaments	A61F2/08	A61F2/08		1554
A61F2/0805	10	{Implements for inserting tendons or ligaments}	A61F2/08	A61F2/08		752
A61F2/0811	10	{Fixation devices for tendons or ligaments}	A61F2/08	A61F2/08		2130
A61F2002/0817	11	{Structure of the anchor}	A61F2/08	A61F2/08		191
A61F2002/0823	12	{Modular anchors comprising a plurality of separate parts}	A61F2/08	A61F2/08		81
A61F2002/0829	13	{without deformation of anchor parts, e.g. fixation screws on bone surface, extending barbs, cams, butterflies, spring-loaded pins}	A61F2/08	A61F2/08		479
A61F2002/0835	13	{with deformation of anchor parts, e.g. expansion of dowel by set screw}	A61F2/08	A61F2/08		251
A61F2002/0841	12	{Longitudinal channel for insertion tool running through the whole tendon anchor, e.g. for accommodating bone drill, guidewire}	A61F2/08	A61F2/08		228
A61F2002/0847	11	{Mode of fixation of anchor to tendon or ligament}	A61F2/08	A61F2/08		65
A61F2002/0852	12	{Fixation of a loop or U-turn, e.g. eyelets, anchor having multiple holes}	A61F2/08	A61F2/08		692
A61F2002/0858	12	{Fixation of tendon or ligament between anchor and bone, e.g. interference screws, wedges}	A61F2/08	A61F2/08		599
A61F2002/0864	12	{Fixation of tendon or ligament between anchor elements, e.g. by additional screws in the anchor, anchor crimped around tendon}	A61F2/08	A61F2/08		293
A61F2002/087	12	{Anchor integrated into tendons, e.g. bone blocks, integrated rings}	A61F2/08	A61F2/08		348
A61F2002/0876	11	{Position of anchor in respect to the bone}	A61F2/08	A61F2/08		32
A61F2002/0882	12	{Anchor in or on top of a bone tunnel, i.e. a hole running through the entire bone}	A61F2/08	A61F2/08		805
A61F2002/0888	12	{Anchor in or on a blind hole or on the bone surface without formation of a tunnel}	A61F2/08	A61F2/08		681
A61F2002/0894	10	{Muscles}	A61F2/08	A61F2/08		261
A61F2/10	9	Hair or skin implants	A61F2/10	A61F2/10		654
A61F2/105	10	{Skin implants, e.g. artificial skin}	A61F2/10	A61F2/10		448
A61F2/12	9	Mammary prostheses	A61F2/12	A61F2/12		1514
A61F2/14	9	Eye parts, e.g. lenses or corneal implants; Artificial eyes	A61F2/14	A61F2/14		982
A61F2/141	10	{Artificial eyes}	A61F2/14	A61F2/14		373
A61F2/142	10	{Cornea, e.g. artificial corneae, keratoprostheses or corneal implants for repair of defective corneal tissue}	A61F2/14	A61F2/14		607
A61F2/145	10	{Corneal inlays, onlays, or lenses for refractive correction}	A61F2/14	A61F2/14		245
A61F2/1451	11	{Inlays or onlays}	A61F2/14	A61F2/14		129
A61F2/1453	11	{Corneal lenses connected to distinct attachment means}	A61F2/14	A61F2/14		23
A61F2/147	10	{Implants to be inserted in the stroma for refractive correction, e.g. ring-like implants}	A61F2/14	A61F2/14		321
A61F2/148	10	{Implantation instruments specially adapted therefor}	A61F2/14	A61F2/14		232
A61F2/15	10	{Implant having one or more holes, e.g. for nutrient transport, for facilitating handling}	A61F2/14	A61F2/15		232
A61F2/16	10	Intraocular lenses	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		2112
A61F2/1601	11	{Lens body having features to facilitate aqueous fluid flow across the intraocular lens, e.g.  for pressure equalization or nutrient delivery}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		115
A61F2/16015	11	{Lens having spacers for providing a gap between the posterior capsule and a posterior surface of the intraocular lens}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		45
A61F2/1602	11	{Corrective lenses for use in addition to the natural lenses of the eyes or for pseudo-phakic eyes}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		280
A61F2/1605	12	{Anterior chamber lenses for use in addition to the natural lenses of the eyes, e.g. iris fixated, iris floating}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		123
A61F2/1608	13	{Iris fixated, e.g. by clamping iris tissue, by suturing to the iris}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		70
A61F2/161	12	{Posterior chamber lenses for use in addition to the natural lenses of the eyes}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		160
A61F2/1613	11	{having special lens configurations, e.g. multipart lenses; having particular optical properties, e.g. pseudo-accommodative lenses, lenses having aberration corrections, diffractive lenses, lenses for variably absorbing electromagnetic radiation, lenses having variable focus}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		1311
A61F2/1616	12	{Pseudo-accommodative, e.g. multifocal or enabling monovision}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		287
A61F2/1618	13	{Multifocal lenses}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		494
A61F2/1621	13	{enabling correction for monovision}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		26
A61F2/1624	12	{having adjustable focus; power activated variable focus means, e.g. mechanically or electrically by the ciliary muscle or from the outside}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		372
A61F2/1627	13	{for changing index of refraction, e.g. by external means or by tilting}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		230
A61F2/1629	13	{for changing longitudinal position, i.e. along the visual axis when implanted}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		356
A61F2/1632	13	{for changing radial position, i.e. perpendicularly to the visual axis when implanted}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		74
A61F2/1635	13	{for changing shape}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		456
A61F2/1637	12	{Correcting aberrations caused by inhomogeneities; correcting intrinsic aberrations, e.g. of the cornea, of the surface of the natural lens, aspheric, cylindrical, toric lenses}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		197
A61F2/164	13	{Aspheric lenses}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		169
A61F2/1643	13	{Cylindrical lenses}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		12
A61F2/1645	13	{Toric lenses}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		119
A61F2/1648	12	{Multipart lenses}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		647
A61F2/1651	13	{Multipart lenses comprising a telescope}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		69
A61F2/1654	12	{Diffractive lenses}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		268
A61F2/1656	13	{Fresnel lenses, prisms or plates}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		96
A61F2/1659	12	{having variable absorption coefficient for electromagnetic radiation, e.g. photochromic lenses}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		114
A61F2/1662	11	{Instruments for inserting intraocular lenses into the eye}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		390
A61F2/1664	12	{for manual insertion during surgery, e.g. forceps-like instruments}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		414
A61F2/1667	12	{with rotatable plungers}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		54
A61F2/167	12	{with pushable plungers}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		369
A61F2/1672	12	{with a two-stage plunger, e.g. rotatable and pushable or rotatable at different speeds}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		75
A61F2/1675	12	{with a lubricated inner surface, e.g. the lubricant being coated on the inner surface or being injected through a port}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		82
A61F2/1678	12	{with a separate cartridge or other lens setting part for storage of a lens, e.g. preloadable for shipping}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		373
A61F2002/1681	11	{having supporting structure for lens, e.g. haptics}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		908
A61F2002/1682	12	{having mechanical force transfer mechanism to the lens, e.g. for accommodating lenses}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		241
A61F2002/1683	12	{having filiform haptics}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		650
A61F2002/1686	13	{Securing a filiform haptic to a lens body}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		172
A61F2002/1689	12	{having plate-haptics}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		189
A61F2002/169	12	{Surrounding optic}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		211
A61F2002/16901	12	{Supporting structure conforms to shape of capsular bag}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		169
A61F2002/16902	12	{Separable from intraocular lens}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		100
A61F2002/16903	12	{Having means to temporarily stabilize haptic}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		41
A61F2002/16905	12	{Having means on lens to reduce overall dimension of lens for insertion into small incision}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		82
A61F2002/169051	13	{Segmented zones}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		7
A61F2002/169052	14	{Segments slide}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		
A61F2002/169053	14	{Segments fold}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		47
A61F2/1691	11	{Packages or dispensers for intraocular lenses (for contact lenses A45C11/005)}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		247
A61F2/1694	11	{Capsular bag spreaders therefor}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		270
A61F2002/1696	11	{Having structure for blocking or reducing amount of light transmitted, e.g. glare reduction}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		144
A61F2002/16965	11	{Lens includes ultraviolet absorber}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		107
A61F2002/1699	12	{Additional features not otherwise provided for}	A61F2/16	A61F2/16		263
A61F2/18	9	Internal ear or nose parts, e.g. ear-drums {(implants for middle ear ventilation or drainage A61F11/202)}	A61F2/18	A61F2/18		752
A61F2002/183	10	{Ear parts}	A61F2/18	A61F2/18		681
A61F2/186	10	{Nose parts}	A61F2/18	A61F2/18		389
A61F2/20	9	Larynxes; Tracheae combined with larynxes or for use therewith	A61F2/20	A61F2/20		396
A61F2/203	10	{comprising an air passage from trachea to oesophagus or to pharynx; Artificial epiglottis}	A61F2/20	A61F2/20		184
A61F2002/206	10	{Speech aids with external actuators, e.g. electrical larynxes}	A61F2/20	A61F2/20		74
A61F2/24	9	Heart valves {; Vascular valves, e.g. venous valves; Heart implants, e.g. passive devices for improving the function of the native valve or the heart muscle; Transmyocardial revascularisation [TMR] devices; Valves implantable in the body}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		1087
A61F2/2403	10	{with pivoting rigid closure members (check valves with hinged closure members in general F16K15/03)}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		455
A61F2/2406	11	{without fixed axis}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		97
A61F2/2409	10	{Support rings therefor, e.g. for connecting valves to tissue (annuloplasty rings A61F2/2442)}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		1504
A61F2/2412	10	{with soft flexible valve members, e.g. tissue valves shaped like natural valves}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		2248
A61F2/2415	11	{Manufacturing methods}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		953
A61F2/2418	11	{Scaffolds therefor, e.g. support stents}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		3805
A61F2/2421	10	{with non-pivoting rigid closure members}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		103
A61F2/2424	11	{Ball valves}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		106
A61F2/2427	10	{Devices for manipulating or deploying heart valves during implantation}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		1753
A61F2/243	11	{Deployment by mechanical expansion}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		531
A61F2/2433	12	{using balloon catheter}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		894
A61F2/2436	11	{Deployment by retracting a sheath}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		2035
A61F2/2439	11	{Expansion controlled by filaments}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		640
A61F2/2442	10	{Annuloplasty rings or inserts for correcting the valve shape; Implants for improving the function of a native heart valve}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		874
A61F2/2445	11	{Annuloplasty rings in direct contact with the valve annulus}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		1047
A61F2/2448	12	{D-shaped rings}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		395
A61F2/2451	11	{Inserts in the coronary sinus for correcting the valve shape}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		271
A61F2/2454	11	{Means for preventing inversion of the valve leaflets, e.g. chordae tendineae prostheses}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		405
A61F2/2457	12	{Chordae tendineae prostheses}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		667
A61F2/246	11	{Devices for obstructing a leak through a native valve in a closed condition}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		1019
A61F2/2463	11	{Implants forming part of the valve leaflets}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		548
A61F2/2466	11	{Delivery devices therefor}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		2321
A61F2/2469	10	{with resilient valve members, e.g. conical spiral}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		106
A61F2/2472	10	{Devices for testing}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		217
A61F2/2475	10	{Venous valves}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		545
A61F2/2476	10	{Valves implantable in the body not otherwise provided for}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		190
A61F2/2478	10	{Passive devices for improving the function of the heart muscle, i.e. devices for reshaping the external surface of the heart, e.g. bags, strips or bands}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		71
A61F2/2481	11	{Devices outside the heart wall, e.g. bags, strips or bands}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		380
A61F2002/2484	12	{Delivery devices therefor}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		109
A61F2/2487	11	{Devices within the heart chamber, e.g. splints}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		375
A61F2002/249	11	{Device completely embedded in the heart wall}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		71
A61F2/2493	10	{Transmyocardial revascularisation [TMR] devices}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		274
A61F2/2496	10	{Devices for determining the dimensions of the prosthetic valve to be implanted, e.g. templates, sizers}	A61F2/24	A61F2/24		232
A61F2/26	9	Penis implants	A61F2/26	A61F2/26		729
A61F2/28	9	Bones	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		4628
A61F2/2803	10	{for mandibular reconstruction (temporo-mandibular joints A61F2/3099; bone plates for the jaw A61B17/8071)}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		517
A61F2002/2807	11	{Chin implants}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		79
A61F2/2814	10	{Bone stump caps}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		128
A61F2002/2817	10	{Bone stimulation by chemical reactions or by osteogenic or biological products for enhancing ossification, e.g. by bone morphogenetic or morphogenic proteins [BMP] or by transforming growth factors [TGF]}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		1402
A61F2002/2821	10	{Bone stimulation by electromagnetic fields or electric current for enhancing ossification}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		178
A61F2002/2825	10	{Femur}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		457
A61F2002/2828	11	{Femoral head}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		119
A61F2002/2832	11	{Femoral neck}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		63
A61F2002/2835	10	{Bone graft implants for filling a bony defect or an endoprosthesis cavity, e.g. by synthetic material or biological material}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		3592
A61F2002/2839	11	{Bone plugs or bone graft dowels}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		404
A61F2/2846	10	{Support means for bone substitute or for bone graft implants, e.g. membranes or plates for covering bone defects (nets or sleeves applied to surface of endoprostheses A61F2/30907; bone plates A61B17/80; bone regeneration in dental surgery A61C8/0006)}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		1148
A61F2002/285	11	{Fixation appliances for attaching bone substitute support means to underlying bone}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		205
A61F2002/2853	10	{Humerus}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		99
A61F2/2857	10	{for cadavers (devices for autopsy A61B16/00)}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		13
A61F2002/286	10	{Bone stimulation by mechanical vibrations for enhancing ossification}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		66
A61F2002/2864	11	{by ultrasonic or acoustic vibrations}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		23
A61F2002/2871	10	{Radius}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		60
A61F2/2875	10	{Skull or cranium (A61F2/2803 takes precedence; joints for temporo-mandibular [TM] joints [TMJ] A61F2/3099)}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		680
A61F2002/2878	11	{for orbital repair}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		94
A61F2002/2882	11	{Malar or zygomatic implants}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		49
A61F2002/2885	11	{Paranasal implants}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		23
A61F2002/2889	11	{Maxillary, premaxillary or molar implants}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		148
A61F2002/2892	10	{Tibia}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		266
A61F2002/2896	10	{Ulna}	A61F2/28	A61F2/28		29
A61F2/30	9	Joints	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1418
A61F2002/30001	10	{Additional features of subject-matter classified in A61F2/28, A61F2/30 and subgroups thereof}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1808
A61F2002/30003	11	{Material related properties of the prosthesis or of a coating on the prosthesis}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		74
A61F2002/30004	12	{the prosthesis being made from materials having different values of a given property at different locations within the same prosthesis}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		356
A61F2002/30006	13	{differing in density or specific weight}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		150
A61F2002/30009	13	{differing in fibre orientations}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		117
A61F2002/30011	13	{differing in porosity}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1216
A61F2002/30014	13	{differing in elasticity, stiffness or compressibility}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		964
A61F2002/30016	13	{differing in hardness, e.g. Vickers, Shore, Brinell}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		281
A61F2002/30019	13	{differing in mechanical expandability, e.g. in mechanical, self- or balloon expandability}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		65
A61F2002/30021	13	{differing in brittleness}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		6
A61F2002/30023	13	{differing in viscosity}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		5
A61F2002/30024	13	{differing in coefficient of friction}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		102
A61F2002/30026	13	{differing in wear resistance}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		55
A61F2002/30028	13	{differing in tissue ingrowth capacity, e.g. made from both ingrowth-promoting and ingrowth-preventing parts}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		179
A61F2002/30031	13	{differing in wettability, e.g. in hydrophilic or hydrophobic behaviours}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		40
A61F2002/30032	13	{differing in absorbability or resorbability, i.e. in absorption or resorption time}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		217
A61F2002/30036	13	{differing in release or diffusion time}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		16
A61F2002/30037	13	{differing in coefficient of thermal expansion or dila(ta)tion}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		23
A61F2002/30039	13	{differing in shape-memory transition temperatures, e.g. in martensitic transition temperature or in austenitic transition temperature}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		11
A61F2002/30041	13	{differing in hardening time}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		5
A61F2002/30042	13	{made from both cured and uncured parts}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		7
A61F2002/30044	13	{differing in melting temperature}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		9
A61F2002/30046	13	{differing in thermal conductivity}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		9
A61F2002/30051	13	{differing in corrosion resistance}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		13
A61F2002/30052	13	{differing in electric or magnetic properties}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		46
A61F2002/30056	13	{differing in radiographic density}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		76
A61F2002/30057	13	{made from both cortical and cancellous adjacent parts}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		105
A61F2002/30059	13	{differing in bone mineralization, e.g. made from both mineralized and demineralized adjacent parts}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		92
A61F2002/3006	12	{Properties of materials and coating materials}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		326
A61F2002/30062	13	{(bio)absorbable, biodegradable, bioerodable, (bio)resorbable, resorptive}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		2084
A61F2002/30064	14	{Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of biodegradable material}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		215
A61F2002/30065	13	{thermoplastic, i.e. softening or fusing when heated, and hardening and becoming rigid again when cooled}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		318
A61F2002/30067	14	{Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of thermoplastic material}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		65
A61F2002/30069	13	{elastomeric}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		449
A61F2002/3007	14	{Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of elastic material, e.g. of elastomer}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		107
A61F2002/30072	13	{Coating made of plastically deformable or self-moulding material}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		25
A61F2002/30074	13	{stretchable}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		46
A61F2002/30075	13	{swellable, e.g. when wetted}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		284
A61F2002/30077	13	{shrinkable}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		37
A61F2002/30079	13	{magnetic}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		336
A61F2002/3008	13	{radio-opaque, e.g. radio-opaque markers}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		986
A61F2002/30082	13	{radioactive}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		25
A61F2002/30084	13	{Materials having a crystalline structure}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		106
A61F2002/30087	13	{piezoelectric}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		66
A61F2002/30088	13	{Phase change materials [PCM], e.g. for storing latent heat}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		17
A61F2002/3009	13	{Transparent or translucent}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		78
A61F2002/30092	13	{using shape memory or superelastic materials, e.g. nitinol}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1096
A61F2002/30107	13	{using materials or accessories for preventing galvanic or electrolytic corrosion}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		72
A61F2002/30108	11	{Shapes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		55
A61F2002/3011	12	{Cross-sections or two-dimensional shapes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		55
A61F2002/30112	13	{Rounded shapes, e.g. with rounded corners}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		773
A61F2002/30113	14	{circular}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		607
A61F2002/30115	15	{circular-O-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		175
A61F2002/30116	15	{partial circles, i.e. circular segments}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		90
A61F2002/30118	15	{concentric circles}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		65
A61F2002/3012	15	{intersecting circles}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		6
A61F2002/30121	15	{with lobes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		68
A61F2002/30123	16	{with two diametrically opposed lobes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		59
A61F2002/30125	14	{elliptical or oval}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		680
A61F2002/30126	15	{oval-O-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		93
A61F2002/30128	15	{concentric ellipses}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		9
A61F2002/3013	14	{figure-"8"- or hourglass-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		146
A61F2002/30131	14	{horseshoe- or crescent- or C-shaped or U-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		906
A61F2002/30133	14	{kidney-shaped or bean-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		743
A61F2002/30136	14	{undulated or wavy, e.g. serpentine-shaped or zigzag-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		355
A61F2002/30138	13	{Convex polygonal shapes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		146
A61F2002/3014	14	{decagonal}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		5
A61F2002/30141	14	{dodecagonal}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		14
A61F2002/30143	14	{hexagonal}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		566
A61F2002/30146	14	{octagonal}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		91
A61F2002/30148	14	{lozenge- or diamond-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		112
A61F2002/30149	14	{pentagonal}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		52
A61F2002/30151	14	{rhomboidal or parallelogram-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		80
A61F2002/30153	14	{rectangular}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1106
A61F2002/30154	14	{square}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		407
A61F2002/30156	14	{triangular}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		501
A61F2002/30158	14	{trapezoidal}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		608
A61F2002/30159	13	{Concave polygonal shapes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		53
A61F2002/30161	14	{arrow-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		26
A61F2002/30164	14	{dovetail-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		41
A61F2002/30166	14	{H-shaped or I-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		273
A61F2002/30168	14	{L-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		116
A61F2002/30169	14	{Pi-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		70
A61F2002/30171	14	{rosette- or star-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		235
A61F2002/30172	14	{T-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		245
A61F2002/30176	14	{V-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		142
A61F2002/30177	14	{W-shaped, M-shaped or sigma shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		44
A61F2002/30179	14	{X-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		431
A61F2002/30181	14	{Y-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		104
A61F2002/30182	13	{Other shapes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		33
A61F2002/30187	14	{D-shaped or half-disc-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		325
A61F2002/30189	14	{E-shaped or epsilon-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		17
A61F2002/30191	14	{heart-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		6
A61F2002/30192	14	{J-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		31
A61F2002/30196	14	{Psi-shaped or fork-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		7
A61F2002/30197	14	{Omega-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		44
A61F2002/30199	12	{Three-dimensional shapes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		198
A61F2002/302	13	{toroidal, e.g. rings}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		684
A61F2002/30202	14	{half-tores}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		16
A61F2002/30205	13	{conical}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		288
A61F2002/30207	14	{Double convex cones, i.e. element having two convex cones, one at each of its opposite ends}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		46
A61F2002/30209	14	{Cones of elliptical or oval basis}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		14
A61F2002/3021	14	{frustoconical}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		470
A61F2002/30212	14	{Half-cones}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		23
A61F2002/30214	14	{having tapered sections of different conicities}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		64
A61F2002/30215	14	{Stepped cones, i.e. having discrete diameter changes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		44
A61F2002/30217	14	{hollow cones, e.g. tubular-like cones}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		314
A61F2002/30224	13	{cylindrical}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1056
A61F2002/30225	14	{Flat cylinders, i.e. discs}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		332
A61F2002/30227	15	{arched, domed or vaulted}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		77
A61F2002/30228	14	{Cylinders of elliptical or oval basis}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		135
A61F2002/3023	14	{wedge-shaped cylinders}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		240
A61F2002/30232	14	{Half-cylinders}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		67
A61F2002/30233	14	{Stepped cylinders, i.e. having discrete diameter changes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		235
A61F2002/30235	14	{tubular, e.g. sleeves}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1222
A61F2002/30237	15	{partial tubes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		70
A61F2002/30242	13	{spherical}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		436
A61F2002/30243	14	{the overall spherical surface being composed of a plurality of adjacent circular or polygonal segments, e.g. football-like shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		15
A61F2002/30245	14	{Partial spheres}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		288
A61F2002/30252	13	{quadric-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		25
A61F2002/30253	14	{ellipsoidal or ovoid}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		187
A61F2002/30255	14	{hyperboloidal}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		7
A61F2002/30257	14	{paraboloidal}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		5
A61F2002/30258	15	{elliptic paraboloid}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		
A61F2002/30261	13	{parallelepipedal}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		491
A61F2002/30263	14	{cubical}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		81
A61F2002/30265	14	{Flat parallelepipeds}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		62
A61F2002/30266	14	{wedge-shaped parallelepipeds}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		553
A61F2002/30273	13	{pyramidal}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		106
A61F2002/30275	14	{tetrahedral, i.e. having a triangular basis}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		31
A61F2002/30276	14	{frustopyramidal}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		112
A61F2002/3028	13	{polyhedral different from parallelepipedal and pyramidal}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		206
A61F2002/30281	14	{wedge-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		200
A61F2002/30285	13	{rugby-ball-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		43
A61F2002/30286	13	{barrel-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		65
A61F2002/30288	13	{bottle-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		12
A61F2002/30289	13	{helically-coiled}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		284
A61F2002/30291	13	{spirally-coiled, i.e. having a 2D spiral cross-section}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		146
A61F2002/30293	14	{Cylindrical body made by spirally rolling up a sheet or a strip around itself}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		104
A61F2002/30294	14	{Conical or frustoconical body made by spirally rolling up a sheet or a strip around itself}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		26
A61F2002/30298	14	{Parallelepipedal body made by spirally rolling up a sheet or a strip around itself}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		12
A61F2002/30299	13	{umbrella-shaped or mushroom-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		220
A61F2002/30301	13	{saddle-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		166
A61F2002/30303	13	{polypod-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		48
A61F2002/30304	13	{nose-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		13
A61F2002/30306	13	{harpoon-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		22
A61F2002/30308	13	{banana-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		56
A61F2002/30309	13	{hat-shaped or bell-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		17
A61F2002/30313	13	{pear-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		21
A61F2002/30316	11	{The prosthesis having different structural features at different locations within the same prosthesis;  Connections between prosthetic parts;  Special structural features of bone or joint prostheses not otherwise provided for}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		30
A61F2002/30317	12	{The prosthesis having different structural features at different locations within the same prosthesis}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		50
A61F2002/30319	13	{differing in moment of inertia}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		9
A61F2002/30321	13	{differing in roughness}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		138
A61F2002/30322	13	{differing in surface structures}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		636
A61F2002/30324	13	{differing in thickness}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		574
A61F2002/30326	13	{differing in height or in length}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		246
A61F2002/30327	13	{differing in diameter}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		309
A61F2002/30329	12	{Connections or couplings between prosthetic parts, e.g. between modular parts;  Connecting elements}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1023
A61F2002/30331	13	{made by longitudinally pushing a protrusion into a complementarily-shaped recess, e.g. held by friction fit}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1803
A61F2002/30332	14	{Conically- or frustoconically-shaped protrusion and recess}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		2255
A61F2002/30334	15	{Cone of elliptical or oval basis}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		49
A61F2002/30336	15	{Stepped cones, i.e. having discrete diameter changes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		39
A61F2002/30337	15	{Inverted concave conical connections, e.g. for opposing disconnection}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		38
A61F2002/30339	15	{Double cones, i.e. connecting element having two conical connections, one at each of its opposite ends}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		313
A61F2002/30345	15	{Multiple conical connection, i.e. the protrusion and recess having several tapered sections of different complementary conicities}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		93
A61F2002/30349	15	{the male and female complementary cones being of different conicities, i.e. for reducing the contact area}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		55
A61F2002/3035	15	{the male convex cone having an inner female concave taper}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		14
A61F2002/30352	14	{Protrusion and recess of D-shaped cross-section}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		38
A61F2002/30354	14	{Cylindrically-shaped protrusion and recess, e.g. cylinder of circular basis}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		974
A61F2002/30355	15	{Cylinder of elliptical or oval basis}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		86
A61F2002/30357	15	{Stepped cylinders, i.e. having discrete diameter changes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		102
A61F2002/30359	14	{Pyramidally- or frustopyramidally-shaped protrusion and recess}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		152
A61F2002/3036	14	{Protrusion and recess of kidney-shaped cross-section}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		8
A61F2002/30362	14	{with possibility of relative movement between the protrusion and the recess}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		114
A61F2002/30364	15	{Rotation about the common longitudinal axis}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		427
A61F2002/30365	16	{with additional means for limiting said rotation}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		270
A61F2002/30367	16	{with additional means for preventing said rotation}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		848
A61F2002/30369	15	{Limited lateral translation of the protrusion within a larger recess}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		218
A61F2002/3037	15	{Translation along the common longitudinal axis, e.g. piston}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		266
A61F2002/30372	16	{with additional means for limiting said translation}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		258
A61F2002/30373	16	{with additional means for preventing said translation}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		134
A61F2002/30375	15	{with an intermediate bushing or sleeve between the moving parts}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		36
A61F2002/30378	14	{Spherically-shaped protrusion and recess}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		410
A61F2002/30383	13	{made by laterally inserting a protrusion, e.g. a rib into a complementarily-shaped groove}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		895
A61F2002/30385	14	{the rib and groove having non-parallel, e.g. conically-tapered, cooperating sides, e.g. having a trapezoidal front cross-section}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		104
A61F2002/30387	14	{Dovetail connection}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1088
A61F2002/3039	14	{with possibility of relative movement of the rib within the groove}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		107
A61F2002/30392	15	{Rotation}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		101
A61F2002/30393	16	{with additional means for limiting said rotation}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		111
A61F2002/30395	16	{with additional means for preventing or locking said rotation}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		79
A61F2002/30397	15	{Limited lateral translation of the rib within a larger groove}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		72
A61F2002/30398	15	{Sliding}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		425
A61F2002/304	16	{with additional means for limiting said sliding}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		186
A61F2002/30401	16	{with additional means for preventing or locking said sliding}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		214
A61F2002/30403	14	{Longitudinally-oriented cooperating ribs and grooves on mating lateral surfaces of a mainly longitudinal connection}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		252
A61F2002/30405	13	{made by screwing complementary threads machined on the parts themselves}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1961
A61F2002/30406	14	{Threads machined on spherical, e.g. hemispherical, surfaces}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		24
A61F2002/30408	14	{Conical threadings}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		69
A61F2002/3041	14	{having threaded portions of different pitches}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		27
A61F2002/30411	14	{having two threaded end parts connected by a threaded central part with opposite threads at its opposite ends, i.e. for adjusting the distance between both end parts by rotating the central part}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		227
A61F2002/30413	14	{having threads of increasing height or depth}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		11
A61F2002/3042	14	{with a pin cooperating with a helical groove}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		19
A61F2002/30421	14	{Rounded threads}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		15
A61F2002/30425	14	{Square threads}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		8
A61F2002/30426	13	{Bayonet coupling}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		277
A61F2002/30428	13	{made by inserting a protrusion into a slot}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		242
A61F2002/30429	14	{made by inserting a hook into a cooperating slot}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		37
A61F2002/30431	14	{made by first pushing a necked button longitudinally and then sliding it laterally within a keyhole slot}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		33
A61F2002/30433	13	{using additional screws, bolts, dowels, rivets or washers e.g. connecting screws}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		2247
A61F2002/30448	13	{using adhesives}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		767
A61F2002/30449	14	{the adhesive being cement}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		150
A61F2002/30451	13	{soldered or brazed or welded}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		578
A61F2002/30459	13	{stapled}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		45
A61F2002/30461	13	{sutured, ligatured or stitched}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		254
A61F2002/30462	13	{retained or tied with a rope, string, thread, wire or cable}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		774
A61F2002/30467	13	{using hook and loop-type fasteners}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		79
A61F2002/30469	13	{using band clamps}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		126
A61F2002/30471	13	{connected by a hinged linkage mechanism, e.g. of the single-bar or multi-bar linkage type}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		954
A61F2002/30474	13	{using an intermediate sleeve interposed between both prosthetic parts to be coupled}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		290
A61F2002/30476	13	{locked by an additional locking mechanism}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		494
A61F2002/30477	14	{using sharp protrusions, e.g. spikes, for anchoring into connecting prosthetic part}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		124
A61F2002/30479	14	{using a locking ball}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		48
A61F2002/30481	14	{using a locking clip}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		190
A61F2002/30482	14	{using a locking cam}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		213
A61F2002/30484	14	{Mechanically expandable devices located on the first prosthetic part for locking into or onto the second prosthetic part}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		362
A61F2002/30485	14	{plastically deformable}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		143
A61F2002/30487	14	{Circumferential cooperating grooves and beads on cooperating lateral surfaces of a mainly longitudinal connection}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		347
A61F2002/3049	14	{using a slidable sleeve covering the connection}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		31
A61F2002/30492	14	{using a locking pin}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		640
A61F2002/30494	14	{Cooperating protrusions and recesses, e.g. radial serrations, located on abutting end surfaces of a longitudinal connection}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		210
A61F2002/30495	14	{using a locking ring}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		653
A61F2002/305	14	{Snap connection}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1706
A61F2002/30505	14	{spring biased}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		309
A61F2002/30507	14	{using a threaded locking member, e.g. a locking screw or a set screw}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		2162
A61F2002/30514	14	{using a locking washer}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		96
A61F2002/30515	14	{using a locking wedge or block}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		332
A61F2002/30517	14	{using a locking plate}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		362
A61F2002/30518	13	{with possibility of relative movement between the prosthetic parts}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		431
A61F2002/3052	14	{unrestrained in only one direction, e.g. moving unidirectionally}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		321
A61F2002/30522	15	{releasable, e.g. using a releasable ratchet}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		233
A61F2002/30523	14	{by means of meshing gear teeth}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		472
A61F2002/30525	15	{Worm gears}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		194
A61F2002/30528	14	{Means for limiting said movement}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		269
A61F2002/3053	13	{having additional means for preventing unwanted connections}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		32
A61F2002/30535	12	{Special structural features of bone or joint prostheses not otherwise provided for}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		183
A61F2002/30537	13	{adjustable}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		619
A61F2002/30538	14	{for adjusting angular orientation}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1367
A61F2002/3054	15	{about a connection axis or implantation axis for selecting any one of a plurality of radial orientations between two modular parts, e.g. Morse taper connections, at discrete positions, angular positions or continuous positions}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		751
A61F2002/30545	14	{for adjusting a diameter}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		204
A61F2002/30546	14	{for adjusting elasticity, flexibility, spring rate or mechanical tension}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		87
A61F2002/30548	14	{for adjusting fluid pressure}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		57
A61F2002/3055	14	{for adjusting length}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1131
A61F2002/30553	14	{for adjusting a position by translation along an axis}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		276
A61F2002/30555	15	{along two perpendicular axes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		54
A61F2002/30556	14	{for adjusting thickness}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1153
A61F2002/30558	13	{Force-limiting means}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		122
A61F2002/30561	13	{breakable or frangible}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		252
A61F2002/30563	13	{having elastic means or damping means, different from springs, e.g. including an elastomeric core or shock absorbers}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1359
A61F2002/30565	13	{having spring elements}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		571
A61F2002/30566	14	{Helical springs}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		377
A61F2002/30568	15	{Multiple spring systems including two or more helical springs}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		94
A61F2002/30571	14	{Leaf springs}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		512
A61F2002/30573	14	{2-D spiral springs}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		39
A61F2002/30574	13	{with an integral complete or partial collar or flange}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		454
A61F2002/30576	13	{with extending fixation tabs}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		623
A61F2002/30578	14	{having apertures, e.g. for receiving fixation screws}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1605
A61F2002/30579	13	{with mechanically expandable devices, e.g. fixation devices}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1938
A61F2002/30581	13	{having a pocket filled with fluid, e.g. liquid}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		405
A61F2002/30583	14	{filled with hardenable fluid, e.g. curable in-situ}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		491
A61F2002/30584	14	{filled with gas}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		100
A61F2002/30586	14	{having two or more inflatable pockets or chambers}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		197
A61F2002/30588	14	{filled with solid particles}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		149
A61F2002/30589	13	{Sealing means}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		292
A61F2002/30593	13	{hollow}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		3421
A61F2002/30594	13	{slotted, e.g. radial or meridian slot ending in a polar aperture, non-polar slots, horizontal or arcuate slots}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1272
A61F2002/30599	13	{stackable}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		356
A61F2002/30601	13	{telescopic}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		847
A61F2002/30602	13	{Shaft made of a bundle of anchoring rods or bristles, e.g. fasciculate shaft}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		55
A61F2002/30604	13	{modular}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		2795
A61F2002/30606	14	{Sets comprising both cemented and non-cemented endoprostheses}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		89
A61F2002/30607	14	{Kits of prosthetic parts to be assembled in various combinations for forming different prostheses}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		496
A61F2002/30609	14	{Sets comprising both coated and non-coated endoprostheses}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		13
A61F2002/30614	14	{Sets comprising both primary and revision endoprostheses}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		108
A61F2002/30616	14	{Sets comprising a plurality of prosthetic parts of different sizes or orientations}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		2378
A61F2002/30617	13	{Visible markings for adjusting, locating or measuring}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		592
A61F2002/30621	11	{Features concerning the anatomical functioning or articulation of the prosthetic joint}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		68
A61F2002/30622	12	{Implant for fusing a joint or bone material}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		587
A61F2002/30624	12	{Hinged joint, e.g. with transverse axle restricting the movement}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		518
A61F2002/30632	13	{with rotation-limiting stops, e.g. projections or recesses}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		131
A61F2002/30634	13	{biaxial}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		29
A61F2002/30635	13	{Cardan or gimbal joints}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		39
A61F2002/30639	12	{having rolling elements between both articulating surfaces}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		146
A61F2002/30642	13	{having a single rolling (or sliding) ball articulating between two cups}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		54
A61F2002/30647	12	{Joints made of two toroidal rings engaged together}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		12
A61F2002/30649	12	{Ball-and-socket joints}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		781
A61F2002/3065	13	{Details of the ball-shaped head}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		173
A61F2002/30652	14	{Special cut-outs, e.g. flat or grooved cut-outs}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		131
A61F2002/30654	13	{Details of the concave socket}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		164
A61F2002/30655	14	{Non-spherical concave inner surface}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		73
A61F2002/30657	15	{made of different partially-spherical concave portions}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		26
A61F2002/30658	16	{having a central conforming area surrounded by a peripheral annular non-conforming area}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		26
A61F2002/3066	16	{having a central non-conforming area surrounded by a peripheral annular conforming area}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		22
A61F2002/30662	13	{with rotation-limiting means}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		494
A61F2002/30663	13	{multiaxial, e.g. biaxial;  multipolar, e.g. bipolar or having an intermediate shell articulating between the ball and the socket}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		161
A61F2002/30665	13	{Dual arrangement of two adjacent ball-and-socket joints}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		60
A61F2002/30667	11	{Features concerning an interaction with the environment or a particular use of the prosthesis}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		37
A61F2002/30668	12	{Means for transferring electromagnetic energy to implants}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		224
A61F2002/3067	13	{for data transfer}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		250
A61F2002/30672	12	{temporary}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		345
A61F2002/30673	12	{Lubricating means, e.g. synovial pocket}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		366
A61F2002/30675	13	{Means for regulating synovial fluid pressure}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		53
A61F2002/30677	12	{Means for introducing or releasing pharmaceutical products, e.g. antibiotics, into the body}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1330
A61F2002/3068	13	{the pharmaceutical product being in a reservoir}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		141
A61F2002/30682	12	{Means for preventing migration of particles released by the joint, e.g. wear debris or cement particles}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		175
A61F2002/30683	13	{Means for collecting wear particles in a hollow cavity inside the prosthesis}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		48
A61F2002/30685	13	{Means for reducing or preventing the generation of wear particulates}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		336
A61F2002/30686	13	{Devices for removing particulate debris from prosthetic joints}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		27
A61F2002/30688	12	{Means for allowing passage or sliding of tendons or ligaments}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		138
A61F2002/3069	12	{Revision endoprostheses}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		378
A61F2002/30691	12	{Drainage means, e.g. for evacuating blood or other fluids}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		45
A61F2002/30693	12	{Air venting means}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		17
A61F2002/30695	12	{Sound-damping or noise-reducing means}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		16
A61F2002/30696	12	{Means for preventing the accidental forgetting of prosthetic parts inside the body during operation}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		4
A61F2002/30698	12	{Alarm means}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		20
A61F2002/307	12	{Prostheses for animals}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		161
A61F2002/30706	12	{specially designed for children, e.g. having means for adjusting to their growth}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		69
A61F2002/30708	12	{Means for distinguishing between left-sided and right-sided devices, Sets comprising both left-sided and right-sided prosthetic parts}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		175
A61F2002/3071	12	{Identification means;  Administration of patients}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		273
A61F2002/30716	12	{for single use, e.g. having means for preventing re-use}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		18
A61F2002/30718	12	{Means for protecting prosthetic parts, e.g. during operation}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		101
A61F2002/30719	12	{Means for cleaning prostheses}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		111
A61F2/30721	10	{Accessories}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		507
A61F2/30723	11	{Plugs or restrictors for sealing a cement-receiving space (tools for inserting plugs A61F2/4614; sealing collars for use during cementing A61B17/8808)}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		407
A61F2/30724	11	{Spacers for centering an implant in a bone cavity, e.g. in a cement-receiving cavity}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		603
A61F2002/30726	12	{Centering or guiding rods, e.g. for insertion of femoral shafts}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		90
A61F2/30728	11	{Collars; Bone edge protectors (A61F2/30734 takes precedence; sealing collars for use during cementing A61B17/8808)}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		200
A61F2002/30729	12	{Separate collars}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		146
A61F2002/30731	12	{Bone edge protectors}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		46
A61F2002/30733	11	{Inserts placed into an endoprosthetic cavity, e.g. for modifying a material property}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		264
A61F2/30734	11	{Modular inserts, sleeves or augments, e.g. placed on proximal part of stem for fixation purposes or wedges for bridging a bone defect}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		974
A61F2002/30736	12	{Augments or augmentation pieces, e.g. wedges or blocks for bridging a bone defect}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		653
A61F2002/30738	12	{Sleeves}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		451
A61F2/30739	11	{Devices connected to the proximal part of an endoprosthetic femoral shaft for reinforcing or replacing the trochanters, e.g. the greater trochanter (proximal parts of endoprosthetic femoral shafts A61F2/367; non-prosthetic trochanteric devices A61B17/74)}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		166
A61F2002/30741	12	{for the lesser trochanter}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		5
A61F2/30742	11	{Bellows or hose-like seals; Sealing membranes (A61B17/8808 takes precedence; sealing membranes for retaining bone substitute A61F2/2846)}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		288
A61F2/30744	11	{End caps, e.g. for closing an endoprosthetic cavity}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		714
A61F2/30749	11	{Fixation appliances for connecting prostheses to the body}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1369
A61F2002/30751	12	{for attaching cartilage scaffolds to underlying bone}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		76
A61F2002/30752	12	{by means of a bed of granular material}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		6
A61F2002/30754	11	{Implants for interposition between two natural articular surfaces}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		218
A61F2/30756	10	{Cartilage endoprostheses (A61F2/3603 takes precedence)}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1189
A61F2002/30757	11	{made of a sheet covering the natural articular surface, e.g. cap}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		130
A61F2002/30759	11	{Mosaicplasty, i.e. using a plurality of individual cartilage plugs for filling a substantial cartilage defect}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		123
A61F2002/30761	11	{Support means for artificial cartilage, e.g. cartilage defect covering membranes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		99
A61F2002/30762	11	{Means for culturing cartilage}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		119
A61F2002/30764	11	{Cartilage harvest sites}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		92
A61F2002/30766	11	{Scaffolds for cartilage ingrowth and regeneration}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		251
A61F2/30767	10	{Special external or bone-contacting surface, e.g. coating for improving bone ingrowth}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		3528
A61F2002/30769	11	{madreporic}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		383
A61F2/30771	11	{applied in original prostheses, e.g. holes or grooves}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		2056
A61F2002/30772	12	{Apertures or holes, e.g. of circular cross section}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1335
A61F2002/30774	13	{internally-threaded}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1065
A61F2002/30777	13	{Oblong apertures}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		947
A61F2002/30779	14	{arcuate}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		147
A61F2002/30782	13	{inclined obliquely}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		92
A61F2002/30784	13	{Plurality of holes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1550
A61F2002/30785	14	{parallel}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1534
A61F2002/30787	14	{inclined obliquely with respect to each other}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1449
A61F2002/30789	14	{perpendicular with respect to each other}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		345
A61F2002/3079	13	{Stepped or enlarged apertures, e.g. having discrete diameter changes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		566
A61F2002/30795	12	{Blind bores, e.g. of circular cross-section}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		548
A61F2002/30797	13	{internally-threaded}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		616
A61F2002/308	13	{oblong}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		126
A61F2002/30802	14	{arcuate}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		19
A61F2002/30803	13	{inclined obliquely}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		21
A61F2002/30805	13	{Recesses of comparatively large area with respect to their low depth}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		153
A61F2002/30807	13	{Plurality of blind bores}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		97
A61F2002/30808	14	{parallel}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		314
A61F2002/3081	14	{inclined obliquely with respect to each other}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		139
A61F2002/30812	14	{perpendicular with respect to each other}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		19
A61F2002/30813	13	{Stepped or enlarged blind bores, e.g. having discrete diameter changes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		100
A61F2002/30817	13	{Intersecting or overlapping blind bores}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		10
A61F2002/30818	12	{castellated or crenellated}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		146
A61F2002/3082	12	{Grooves}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1148
A61F2002/30822	13	{Circumferential grooves}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		429
A61F2002/30823	13	{having the shape of a reverse dovetail}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		141
A61F2002/30825	13	{arcuate}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		59
A61F2002/30827	13	{Plurality of grooves}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		693
A61F2002/30828	14	{parallel}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		633
A61F2002/3083	14	{inclined obliquely with respect to each other}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		119
A61F2002/30831	14	{perpendicular with respect to each other}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		136
A61F2002/30836	12	{knurled}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		362
A61F2002/30838	12	{Microstructures}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		360
A61F2002/3084	12	{Nanostructures}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		173
A61F2002/30841	12	{Sharp anchoring protrusions for impaction into the bone, e.g. sharp pins, spikes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		2112
A61F2002/30843	13	{Pyramidally-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		401
A61F2002/30845	13	{with cutting edges}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		558
A61F2002/3085	12	{with a threaded, e.g. self-tapping, bone-engaging surface, e.g. external surface}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1136
A61F2002/30851	13	{Multiple threadings}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		68
A61F2002/30858	13	{Threads interrupted by grooves or sidewalls, e.g. flat sidewalls}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		212
A61F2002/30859	13	{having threaded portions of different pitches}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		39
A61F2002/30861	13	{having threads of increasing or decreasing height}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		54
A61F2002/30863	13	{the entry end surface having flutes, relief grooves, starter notches or bevelled indentations}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		52
A61F2002/30864	13	{Microthreads}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		9
A61F2002/30866	13	{Rounded threads}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		39
A61F2002/30868	13	{Square, rectangular or rhomboidal threads}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		39
A61F2002/30869	13	{Dovetail-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		7
A61F2002/30871	13	{Trapezoidal threads}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		50
A61F2002/30873	13	{Threadings machined on non-cylindrical external surfaces}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		206
A61F2002/30878	12	{with non-sharp protrusions, for instance contacting the bone for anchoring, e.g. keels, pegs, pins, posts, shanks, stems, struts}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		2156
A61F2002/30879	13	{Ribs}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		939
A61F2002/30881	14	{Circumferential ribs, flanges or fins}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		237
A61F2002/30883	14	{dovetail-shaped}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		143
A61F2002/30884	13	{Fins or wings, e.g. longitudinal wings for preventing rotation within the bone cavity}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1560
A61F2002/30886	13	{externally-threaded}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		180
A61F2002/30889	13	{Arcuate pegs}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		62
A61F2002/30891	13	{Plurality of protrusions}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		432
A61F2002/30892	14	{parallel}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1272
A61F2002/30894	14	{inclined obliquely with respect to each other}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		387
A61F2002/30896	14	{perpendicular with respect to each other}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		64
A61F2002/30897	13	{Stepped protrusions, i.e. having discrete diameter changes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		59
A61F2002/30899	13	{Protrusions pierced with apertures}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		97
A61F2002/30901	14	{longitudinally}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		66
A61F2002/30902	14	{laterally or radially}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		206
A61F2002/30904	12	{serrated profile, i.e. saw-toothed}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1902
A61F2002/30906	11	{shot- sand- or grit-blasted}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		368
A61F2/30907	11	{Nets or sleeves applied to surface of prostheses or in cement}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		600
A61F2002/30909	12	{Nets}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		540
A61F2002/30911	13	{having a honeycomb structure}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		70
A61F2002/30912	13	{made of expanded metal, e.g. diamond mesh or metal nets having lozenge-shaped apertures}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		83
A61F2002/30914	13	{Details of the mesh structure, e.g. disposition of the woven warp and weft wires}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		159
A61F2002/30915	13	{made of a stack of bonded perforated sheets, grids or wire meshes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		89
A61F2002/30917	12	{for avoiding direct contact between bone and implant, e.g. extensible membrane for preventing contamination or for easy removal}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		29
A61F2002/30919	12	{Sleeves}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		263
A61F2002/3092	11	{having an open-celled or open-pored structure}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1832
A61F2002/30922	11	{Hardened surfaces}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		178
A61F2002/30925	11	{etched}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		290
A61F2002/30929	11	{having at least two superposed coatings}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		438
A61F2002/3093	11	{for promoting ingrowth of bone tissue}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1567
A61F2002/30932	11	{for retarding or preventing ingrowth of bone tissue}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		130
A61F2002/30934	11	{Special articulating surfaces}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		651
A61F2002/30935	12	{Concave articulating surface composed of a central conforming area surrounded by a peripheral annular non-conforming area}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		32
A61F2002/30937	12	{with cut-outs}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		98
A61F2002/30939	12	{Means for modifying the geometry of articulating surfaces, e.g. for compensating excessive clearance caused by wear}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		9
A61F2/3094	10	{Designing or manufacturing processes}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		2118
A61F2/30942	11	{for designing or making customized prostheses, e.g. using templates, CT or NMR scans, finite-element analysis or CAD-CAM techniques}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		2391
A61F2002/30943	12	{using mathematical models}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		375
A61F2002/30948	12	{using computerized tomography, i.e. CT scans}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		923
A61F2002/30952	12	{using CAD-CAM techniques or NC-techniques}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		595
A61F2002/30953	12	{using a remote computer network, e.g. Internet}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		95
A61F2002/30955	12	{using finite-element analysis}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		122
A61F2002/30957	12	{using a positive or a negative model, e.g. moulds}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		872
A61F2002/3096	12	{trimmed or cut to a customised size}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		255
A61F2002/30962	12	{using stereolithography}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		375
A61F2002/30963	12	{using templates, e.g. grid charts}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		73
A61F2/30965	11	{Reinforcing the prosthesis by embedding particles or fibres during moulding or dipping}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		1266
A61F2002/30967	11	{Diffusion bonding}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		72
A61F2002/30968	11	{Sintering}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		869
A61F2002/3097	11	{using laser}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		540
A61F2002/30971	11	{Laminates, i.e. layered products}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		869
A61F2002/30973	12	{Two joined adjacent layers having complementary interlocking protrusions and recesses}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		153
A61F2002/30975	11	{made of two halves}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		373
A61F2002/30976	11	{using hydrojet}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		33
A61F2002/30978	11	{using electrical discharge machining [EDM]}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		57
A61F2002/30985	11	{using three dimensional printing [3DP]}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		2021
A61F2/30988	10	{Other joints not covered by any of the groups A61F2/32&#160;-&#160;A61F2/4425}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		170
A61F2/3099	11	{for temporo-mandibular [TM, TMJ] joints (endoprostheses for mandibular reconstruction A61F2/2803)}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		216
A61F2002/30991	12	{Mandibular components}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		55
A61F2002/30993	12	{Temporal components}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		48
A61F2002/30995	11	{for sacro-iliac joints}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		217
A61F2002/30996	11	{for sterno-clavicular joints}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		14
A61F2002/30998	11	{for acromio-clavicular joints}	A61F2/30	A61F2/30		12
A61F2/32	10	for the hip<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br>Documents, which are of interest for more than one of the following subgroups, are classified in the hierarchically higher group only	A61F2/32	A61F2/32		2467
A61F2002/3208	11	{Bipolar or multipolar joints, e.g. having a femoral head articulating within an intermediate acetabular shell whilst said shell articulates within the natural acetabular socket or within an artificial outer shell}	A61F2/32	A61F2/32		289
A61F2002/3216	12	{tripolar}	A61F2/32	A61F2/32		19
A61F2002/3225	11	{the diameter of the inner concave femoral head-receiving cavity of the inner acetabular shell being essentially greater than the diameter of the convex femoral head}	A61F2/32	A61F2/32		46
A61F2002/3233	11	{having anti-luxation means for preventing complete dislocation of the femoral head from the acetabular cup}	A61F2/32	A61F2/32		300
A61F2002/3241	11	{having a ring, e.g. for locking the femoral head into the acetabular cup}	A61F2/32	A61F2/32		381
A61F2/34	11	Acetabular cups	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		3232
A61F2002/3401	12	{with radial apertures, e.g. radial bores for receiving fixation screws}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		689
A61F2002/3403	13	{Polar aperture}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		555
A61F2002/3406	13	{Oblong apertures}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		65
A61F2002/3408	13	{Shells having at least two sets of different apertures, e.g. one set located in the equatorial zone and another set located in the polar zone}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		34
A61F2002/3412	12	{with pins or protrusions, e.g. non-sharp pins or protrusions projecting from a shell surface}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		342
A61F2002/3414	13	{Polar protrusion, e.g. for centering two concentric shells}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		182
A61F2002/3417	13	{the outer shell having protrusions on meridian lines, e.g. equidistant fins or wings around the equatorial zone}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		130
A61F2002/342	13	{the outer shell having circumferential protrusions parallel to the equatorial plane, e.g. circumferential fins or wings}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		150
A61F2002/3425	13	{the outer shell having non-meridian protrusions, e.g. fins or wings, located in planes inclined or perpendicular with respect to the equatorial plane}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		35
A61F2002/3429	12	{with an integral peripheral collar or flange, e.g. oriented away from the shell centre line}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		284
A61F2002/343	13	{partial, i.e. not extending along the entire equatorial circumference}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		82
A61F2002/3432	13	{having apertures for receiving fixation screws}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		87
A61F2002/3435	13	{peripheral lip, e.g. elastic lip}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		57
A61F2002/3437	13	{oriented inwardly towards the shell centre line}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		30
A61F2002/344	12	{the inner shell having an inner hip femoral head-receiving cavity offset from its centre line}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		46
A61F2002/3441	12	{the outer shell having an outer surface and an inner insert receiving cavity being angularly inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis of the outer surface}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		36
A61F2002/3443	12	{with an anti-luxation elevated rim portion, e.g. on the inner shell}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		277
A61F2002/3445	12	{having a number of shells different from two}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		19
A61F2002/3446	13	{Single cups}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		116
A61F2002/3448	13	{Multiple cups made of three or more concentric shells fitted or nested into one another}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		184
A61F2002/345	12	{the inner and outer (hemi)spherical surfaces of a shell, e.g. an intermediate shell, having distinct centres of rotation, both located on the centre line of the shell}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		88
A61F2002/3453	12	{having a non-hemispherical convex outer surface, e.g. quadric-shaped}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		50
A61F2002/3454	13	{having an oblong, oval or elliptical cross-section in the equatorial plane}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		26
A61F2002/3456	13	{ellipsoidal or having a flattened polar region}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		95
A61F2002/3459	13	{made of different partially-spherical portions}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		45
A61F2002/3462	13	{having a frustoconical external shape, e.g. entirely frustoconical}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		107
A61F2002/3466	13	{having a cylindrical external shape, e.g. entirely cylindrical}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		36
A61F2002/3469	12	{with non-radial inner bores or canals}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		40
A61F2002/3479	12	{Cage-like shells, e.g. hemispherical outer shells made of meridian strips or wires connected to an equatorial strip, rim or wire}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		32
A61F2002/348	12	{Additional features}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		41
A61F2002/3482	13	{Two hemispherical halves having completely different structures}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		143
A61F2002/3483	13	{having a convex shape, e.g. hemispherical heads}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		107
A61F2002/3485	13	{Shells made of block segments linked by thin connecting strips}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		15
A61F2002/3487	13	{Partial acetabular cups, e.g. strips replacing only partially the natural acetabular cartilage}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		73
A61F2002/349	13	{Shell having a wavy or undulated peripheral rim}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		61
A61F2002/3493	13	{Spherical shell significantly greater than a hemisphere, e.g. extending over more than 200 degrees}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		234
A61F2002/3495	13	{Spherical shell significantly smaller than a hemisphere, e.g. extending over less than 160 degrees}	A61F2/34	A61F2/34		72
A61F2/36	11	Femoral heads {; Femoral endoprostheses}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		2520
A61F2/3601	12	{for replacing only the epiphyseal or metaphyseal parts of the femur, e.g. endoprosthetic femoral heads or necks directly fixed to the natural femur by internal fixation devices (non-prosthetic internal fixation devices for the femoral head or neck A61B17/74)}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		439
A61F2/3603	13	{implanted without ablation of the whole natural femoral head (endoprosthetic cartilage A61F2/30756)}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		408
A61F2002/3605	14	{made of two or more concentric caps fitted onto one another}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		36
A61F2/3607	12	{including proximal or total replacement of the femur}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		178
A61F2/3609	12	{Femoral heads or necks; Connections of endoprosthetic heads or necks to endoprosthetic femoral shafts (A61F2/3601 takes precedence)}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		1252
A61F2002/3611	13	{Heads or epiphyseal parts of femur}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		1488
A61F2002/3613	14	{with lateral or oblique apertures, holes or openings}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		46
A61F2002/3615	14	{having a concave shape, e.g. hemispherical cups}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		93
A61F2002/3621	14	{pierced with a longitudinal bore}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		87
A61F2002/3623	14	{Non-spherical heads}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		49
A61F2002/3625	13	{Necks}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		1478
A61F2002/3627	14	{with lateral apertures, holes or openings}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		91
A61F2002/3631	14	{with an integral complete or partial peripheral collar or bearing shoulder at its base}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		1060
A61F2002/3647	14	{pierced with a longitudinal bore}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		96
A61F2002/365	13	{Connections of heads to necks}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		1462
A61F2002/3652	13	{Connections of necks to shafts}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		521
A61F2002/3654	13	{Connections of heads directly to shafts}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		51
A61F2/3662	12	{Femoral shafts}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		1861
A61F2/367	13	{Proximal or metaphyseal parts of shafts (trochanteric devices connected to said proximal parts A61F2/30739)}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		1511
A61F2/3672	13	{Intermediate parts of shafts}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		276
A61F2002/3674	14	{Connections of proximal parts to distal parts}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		181
A61F2/3676	13	{Distal or diaphyseal parts of shafts}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		1052
A61F2002/3678	13	{Geometrical features}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		53
A61F2002/368	14	{with lateral apertures, bores, holes or openings, e.g. for reducing the mass, for receiving fixation screws or for communicating with the inside of a hollow shaft}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		452
A61F2002/3686	14	{bent}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		233
A61F2002/3688	15	{with opposite proximal and distal curvatures, i.e. S-shaped shaft}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		35
A61F2002/369	14	{Stepped shaft, i.e. having discrete diameter changes}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		99
A61F2002/3694	14	{with longitudinal bores}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		275
A61F2002/3698	14	{twisted about the longitudinal axis of the shaft}	A61F2/36	A61F2/36		35
A61F2/38	10	for elbows or knees<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br>Documents, which are of interest for more than one of the following subgroups, are classified in the hierarchically higher group only	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		2412
A61F2/3804	11	{for elbows}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		528
A61F2002/3809	12	{for radio-humeral joints}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		50
A61F2002/3813	12	{for ulno-humeral joints}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		79
A61F2002/3818	12	{for proximal radio-ulnar joints, i.e. PRU joints}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		26
A61F2002/3822	12	{Humeral components}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		100
A61F2002/3827	12	{Radial components}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		93
A61F2002/3831	12	{Ulnar components}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		85
A61F2/3836	11	{Special connection between upper and lower leg, e.g. constrained}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		318
A61F2/384	12	{hinged, i.e. with transverse axle restricting the movement}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		145
A61F2/3845	13	{allowing only for single rotation}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		82
A61F2/385	13	{also provided with condylar bearing surfaces}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		177
A61F2/3854	12	{with ball and socket joint}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		89
A61F2/3859	11	{Femoral components}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		1778
A61F2002/3863	12	{Condyles fitted on an anchored base}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		115
A61F2/3868	11	{with sliding tibial bearing}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		621
A61F2/3872	11	{Meniscus for implantation between the natural bone surfaces}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		367
A61F2/3877	11	{Patellae or trochleae}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		658
A61F2002/3881	12	{with moving parts}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		63
A61F2/3886	11	{for stabilising knees against anterior or lateral dislocations}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		541
A61F2/389	11	{Tibial components (A61F2/3868 takes precedence)}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		2092
A61F2002/3895	11	{unicompartimental}	A61F2/38	A61F2/38		539
A61F2/40	10	for shoulders<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br>Documents, which are of interest for more than one of the following subgroups, are classified in the hierarchically higher group only	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		1125
A61F2/4003	11	{Replacing only the epiphyseal or metaphyseal parts of the humerus, i.e. endoprosthesis not comprising an entire humeral shaft (replacing only the epiphyseal or metaphyseal parts of the femur A61F2/3601)}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		234
A61F2002/4007	12	{implanted without ablation of the whole natural humeral head}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		138
A61F2002/4011	11	{including proximal or total replacement of the humerus}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		65
A61F2/4014	11	{Humeral heads or necks; Connections of endoprosthetic heads or necks to endoprosthetic humeral shafts}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		523
A61F2002/4018	12	{Heads or epiphyseal parts of humerus}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		373
A61F2002/4022	13	{having a concave shape, e.g. hemispherical cups}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		268
A61F2002/4029	12	{Necks}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		146
A61F2002/4033	13	{with an integral complete or partial peripheral collar at its base}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		44
A61F2002/4037	12	{Connections of heads to necks}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		218
A61F2002/4044	12	{Connections of necks to shafts}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		162
A61F2002/4051	12	{Connections of heads directly to shafts}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		191
A61F2/4059	11	{Humeral shafts}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		510
A61F2002/4062	12	{Proximal or metaphyseal parts of shafts}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		293
A61F2002/4066	13	{for replacement or reinforcement of the greater tubercle}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		35
A61F2002/407	12	{Intermediate parts of shafts}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		31
A61F2002/4074	13	{Connections of proximal or metaphyseal parts to distal or diaphyseal parts}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		53
A61F2002/4077	12	{Distal or diaphyseal parts of shafts}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		115
A61F2/4081	11	{Glenoid components, e.g. cups}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		815
A61F2002/4085	12	{having a convex shape, e.g. hemispherical heads}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		347
A61F2002/4088	11	{Acromial components}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		62
A61F2002/4092	11	{Clavicular components}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		19
A61F2002/4096	11	{Coracoid process components}	A61F2/40	A61F2/40		17
A61F2/42	10	for wrists or ankles; for hands, e.g. fingers; for feet, e.g. toes	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		206
A61F2/4202	11	{for ankles}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		738
A61F2002/4205	12	{Tibial components}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		278
A61F2002/4207	12	{Talar components}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		311
A61F2002/421	12	{Fibular components, e.g. fibular-malleolar shields}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		19
A61F2002/4212	12	{Tarsal bones}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		26
A61F2002/4215	13	{Lateral row of tarsal bones}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		9
A61F2002/4217	14	{Calcaneum or calcaneus or heel bone}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		47
A61F2002/422	13	{Medial row of tarsal bones}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		7
A61F2002/4223	12	{Implants for correcting a flat foot}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		57
A61F2/4225	11	{for feet, e.g. toes}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		434
A61F2002/4228	12	{for interphalangeal joints, i.e. IP joints}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		131
A61F2002/4233	12	{for metatarso-phalangeal joints, i.e. MTP joints}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		218
A61F2002/4238	12	{for tarso-metatarsal joints, i.e. TMT joints}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		67
A61F2/4241	11	{for hands, e.g. fingers}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		667
A61F2002/4243	12	{for interphalangeal joints, i.e. IP joints}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		225
A61F2002/4251	12	{for metacarpo-phalangeal joints, i.e. MCP or MP joints, e.g. knuckle joints}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		213
A61F2002/4253	13	{for thumbs}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		34
A61F2002/4256	12	{for carpo-metacarpal joints, i.e. CMC joints}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		59
A61F2002/4258	13	{for trapezo-metacarpal joints of thumbs}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		133
A61F2/4261	11	{for wrists}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		403
A61F2002/4264	12	{for radio-carpal joints}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		137
A61F2002/4266	12	{for ulno-carpal joints}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		25
A61F2002/4269	12	{for distal radio-ulnar joints, i.e. DRU joints}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		43
A61F2002/4271	12	{Carpal bones}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		37
A61F2002/4274	13	{Distal carpal row, i.e. bones adjacent the metacarpal bones}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		16
A61F2002/4276	14	{Trapezium}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		52
A61F2002/4279	14	{Trapezoid}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		17
A61F2002/4282	14	{Capitate}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		24
A61F2002/4284	14	{Hamate}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		14
A61F2002/4287	13	{Proximal carpal row, i.e. bones adjacent the radius and the ulna}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		23
A61F2002/4289	14	{Scaphoid or navicular bone}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		44
A61F2002/4292	14	{Lunate}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		40
A61F2002/4294	14	{Triquetrum}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		12
A61F2002/4297	14	{Pisiform bone}	A61F2/42	A61F2/42		10
A61F2/44	10	for the spine, e.g. vertebrae, spinal discs	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		2683
A61F2/4405	11	{for apophyseal or facet joints, i.e. between adjacent spinous or transverse processes (devices implanted between spinous or transverse processes A61B17/7062)}	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		543
A61F2/441	11	{made of inflatable pockets or chambers filled with fluid, e.g. with hydrogel}	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		699
A61F2002/4415	11	{elements of the prosthesis being arranged in a chain like manner}	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		243
A61F2/442	11	{Intervertebral or spinal discs, e.g. resilient (non-disc-shaped intervertebral inflatable pockets A61F2/441; non-disc-shaped intervertebral fusion implants A61F2/4455)}	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		3249
A61F2/4425	12	{made of articulated components}	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		1419
A61F2002/443	13	{having two transversal endplates and at least one intermediate component}	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		932
A61F2002/4435	12	{Support means or repair of the natural disc wall, i.e. annulus, e.g. using plates, membranes or meshes}	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		373
A61F2002/444	12	{for replacing the nucleus pulposus}	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		592
A61F2002/4445	12	{Means for culturing intervertebral disc tissue}	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		88
A61F2002/445	12	{Intervertebral disc tissue harvest sites}	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		71
A61F2/4455	11	{for the fusion of spinal bodies, e.g. intervertebral fusion of adjacent spinal bodies, e.g. fusion cages (intervertebral discs A61F2/442)}	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		4033
A61F2/446	12	{having a circular or elliptical cross-section substantially parallel to the axis of the spine, e.g. cylinders or frustocones}	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		686
A61F2/4465	12	{having a circular or kidney shaped cross-section substantially perpendicular to the axis of the spine}	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		1223
A61F2/447	12	{substantially parallelepipedal, e.g. having a rectangular or trapezoidal cross-section}	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		2380
A61F2002/448	11	{comprising multiple adjacent spinal implants within the same intervertebral space or within the same vertebra, e.g. comprising two adjacent spinal implants}	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		913
A61F2002/4485	12	{comprising three or more adjacent spinal implants}	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		88
A61F2002/449	11	{comprising multiple spinal implants located in different intervertebral spaces or in different vertebrae}	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		227
A61F2002/4495	11	{having a fabric structure, e.g. made from wires or fibres}	A61F2/44	A61F2/44		524
A61F2/46	10	Special tools for implanting artificial joints	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		666
A61F2/4601	11	{for introducing bone substitute, for implanting bone graft implants or for compacting them in the bone cavity}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		1335
A61F2/4603	11	{for insertion or extraction of endoprosthetic joints or of accessories thereof}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		1560
A61F2/4605	12	{of elbows}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		38
A61F2/4606	12	{of wrists or ankles; of hands, e.g. fingers; of feet, e.g. toes}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		273
A61F2/4607	12	{of hip femoral endoprostheses}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		900
A61F2/4609	12	{of acetabular cups}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		1247
A61F2/461	12	{of knees}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		715
A61F2/4611	12	{of spinal prostheses}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		3945
A61F2/4612	12	{of shoulders}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		357
A61F2/4614	12	{of plugs for sealing a cement-receiving space}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		107
A61F2002/4615	12	{of spacers}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		148
A61F2002/4616	12	{of temporo-mandibular joints}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		20
A61F2/4618	12	{of cartilage}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		212
A61F2002/4619	12	{for extraction}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		710
A61F2002/462	13	{of broken endoprosthetic joint parts}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		8
A61F2002/4622	12	{having the shape of a forceps or a clamp}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		508
A61F2002/4625	12	{with relative movement between parts of the instrument during use}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		275
A61F2002/4627	13	{with linear motion along or rotating motion about the instrument axis or the implantation direction, e.g. telescopic, along a guiding rod, screwing inside the instrument}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		2002
A61F2002/4628	13	{with linear motion along or rotating motion about an axis transverse to the instrument axis or to the implantation direction, e.g. clamping}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		813
A61F2002/4629	12	{connected to the endoprosthesis or implant via a threaded connection}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		1095
A61F2002/4631	11	{the prosthesis being specially adapted for being cemented}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		1644
A61F2002/4632	11	{using computer-controlled surgery, e.g. robotic surgery}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		447
A61F2002/4633	12	{for selection of endoprosthetic joints or for pre-operative planning}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		475
A61F2002/4635	11	{using minimally invasive surgery}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		731
A61F2/4637	11	{for connecting or disconnecting two parts of a prosthesis}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		802
A61F2002/4638	12	{Tools for performing screwing, e.g. nut or screwdrivers, or particular adaptations therefor}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		289
A61F2002/4641	12	{for disconnecting}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		375
A61F2/4644	11	{Preparation of bone graft, bone plugs or bone dowels, e.g. grinding or milling bone material (bone material A61F2/28; disintegrating or milling devices B02C)}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		790
A61F2002/4645	12	{Devices for grinding or milling bone material}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		174
A61F2002/4646	12	{Devices for cleaning bone graft}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		80
A61F2002/4648	12	{Means for culturing bone graft}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		78
A61F2002/4649	12	{Bone graft or bone dowel harvest sites}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		341
A61F2002/465	11	{using heating means}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		111
A61F2002/4653	11	{using cooling means}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		39
A61F2002/4655	11	{for introducing lubricating fluid}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		34
A61F2/4657	11	{Measuring instruments used for implanting artificial joints (for surgical instruments A61B90/06)}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		1596
A61F2002/4658	12	{for measuring dimensions, e.g. length}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		667
A61F2002/4659	13	{for measuring a diameter}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		66
A61F2002/4661	13	{for measuring thickness}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		142
A61F2002/4662	12	{for measuring penetration depth}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		233
A61F2002/4663	12	{for measuring volumes or other three-dimensional shapes}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		88
A61F2002/4664	13	{for measuring conicities}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		3
A61F2002/4666	12	{for measuring force, pressure or mechanical tension}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		537
A61F2002/4667	13	{for measuring torque}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		57
A61F2002/4668	12	{for measuring angles}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		522
A61F2002/467	12	{for measuring fluid pressure}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		42
A61F2002/4671	12	{for measuring resonant frequency}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		33
A61F2002/4672	12	{for measuring temperature}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		49
A61F2002/4674	12	{for measuring the pH}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		16
A61F2/4675	11	{for cleaning or coating bones, e.g. bone cavities, prior to endoprosthesis implantation or bone cement introduction (for cleaning teeth cavities A61C17/00; irrigators A61M3/02)}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		86
A61F2002/4676	12	{for coating the bony surface}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		8
A61F2002/4677	11	{using a guide wire}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		335
A61F2/468	11	{Testing instruments for artificial joints (for testing non-implantable prostheses A61F2/76)}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		405
A61F2002/4681	11	{by applying mechanical shocks, e.g. by hammering}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		948
A61F2002/4683	12	{by applying ultrasonic vibrations}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		76
A61F2/4684	11	{Trial or dummy prostheses}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		1669
A61F2002/4685	11	{by means of vacuum}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		268
A61F2002/4687	11	{Mechanical guides for implantation instruments}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		612
A61F2002/4688	11	{having operating or control means}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		82
A61F2002/4689	12	{acoustic}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		29
A61F2002/469	12	{electrical}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		119
A61F2002/4692	12	{fluid}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		30
A61F2002/4693	13	{hydraulic}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		90
A61F2002/4694	13	{pneumatic}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		70
A61F2002/4696	12	{optical}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		87
A61F2002/4698	12	{magnetic}	A61F2/46	A61F2/46		44
A61F2/48	9	Operating or control means, e.g. from outside the body, control of sphincters	A61F2/48	A61F2/48		188
A61F2/481	10	{Acoustic or audible means}	A61F2/48	A61F2/48		34
A61F2/482	10	{Electrical means}	A61F2/48	A61F2/48		403
A61F2/484	10	{Fluid means, i.e. hydraulic or pneumatic}	A61F2/48	A61F2/48		237
A61F2/488	10	{Means for detecting or monitoring wear}	A61F2/48	A61F2/48		89
A61F2/50	8	Prostheses not implantable in the body {(closure means for urethra or rectum or for artificial body openings therefor A61F2/0004)}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		404
A61F2002/5001	9	{Cosmetic coverings}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		442
A61F2002/5003	9	{having damping means, e.g. shock absorbers}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		570
A61F2002/5004	10	{operated by electro- or magnetorheological fluids}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		90
A61F2002/5006	10	{Dampers, e.g. hydraulic damper}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		316
A61F2002/5007	9	{having elastic means different from springs, e.g. including an elastomeric insert}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		781
A61F2002/5009	10	{having two or more elastomeric blocks}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		219
A61F2002/501	9	{having an inflatable pocket filled with fluid, i.e. liquid or gas}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		133
A61F2002/5012	10	{having two or more inflatable pockets}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		55
A61F2002/5013	10	{filled with particles}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		7
A61F2002/5015	10	{hardenable fluid, e.g. curable in-situ or cold-hardening casting substance}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		35
A61F2002/5016	9	{adjustable}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		167
A61F2002/5018	10	{for adjusting angular orientation}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		347
A61F2002/502	10	{for adjusting length}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		163
A61F2002/5021	10	{for adjusting a position by translation along an axis}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		100
A61F2002/5023	11	{along two perpendicular axes}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		53
A61F2002/5024	10	{for adjusting thickness}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		19
A61F2002/5026	10	{for adjusting a diameter}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		70
A61F2002/5027	10	{for adjusting cross-section}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		75
A61F2002/5029	10	{for adjusting weight or mass}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		11
A61F2002/503	10	{for adjusting elasticity, flexibility, spring rate or mechanical tension}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		339
A61F2002/5032	10	{for adjusting fluid pressure}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		94
A61F2002/5033	10	{for adjusting damping}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		243
A61F2002/5035	10	{for adjusting volume flow}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		40
A61F2002/5036	10	{self-adjustable, e.g. self-learning}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		65
A61F2002/5038	9	{Hinged joint, e.g. with transverse axle restricting the movement}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		202
A61F2002/5039	10	{allowing only for single rotation}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		142
A61F2002/5041	10	{having bearing bushes between the rotating parts}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		55
A61F2002/5043	10	{with rotation-limiting stops, e.g. projections or recesses}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		198
A61F2/5044	9	{Designing or manufacturing processes}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		253
A61F2/5046	10	{for designing or making customized prostheses, e.g. using templates, finite-element analysis or CAD-CAM techniques}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		665
A61F2002/5047	11	{using mathematical models (A61F2002/505 takes precedence)}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		51
A61F2002/5049	12	{Computer aided shaping, e.g. rapid prototyping}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		97
A61F2002/505	11	{using CAD-CAM techniques or NC-techniques}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		183
A61F2002/5052	11	{Direct moulding or reforming to the stump}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		76
A61F2002/5053	11	{using a positive or a negative model, e.g. casting model or mould}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		397
A61F2002/5055	10	{Reinforcing prostheses by embedding particles or fibres during moulding or dipping, e.g. carbon fibre composites}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		288
A61F2002/5056	10	{Laminates, i.e. layered products}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		133
A61F2002/5058	9	{having means for restoring the perception of senses}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		49
A61F2002/5059	10	{the feeling of position}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		22
A61F2002/5061	10	{the sense of touch}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		81
A61F2002/5063	10	{the feeling of temperature, i.e. of warmth or cold}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		31
A61F2002/5064	10	{for reducing pain from phantom limbs}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		21
A61F2002/5066	9	{Muscles}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		140
A61F2002/5067	9	{having rolling elements between articulating surfaces}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		145
A61F2002/5069	10	{Ball bearings}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		46
A61F2002/507	10	{Roller bearings}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		34
A61F2002/5072	9	{having spring elements}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		330
A61F2002/5073	10	{Helical springs, e.g. having at least one helical spring}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		394
A61F2002/5075	11	{Multiple spring systems including two or more helical springs}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		276
A61F2002/5076	12	{Concentric outer and inner helical springs}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		6
A61F2002/5078	10	{2-D spiral springs}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		24
A61F2002/5079	10	{Leaf springs (A61F2002/6657 takes precedence)}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		137
A61F2002/5081	9	{Additional features}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		59
A61F2002/5083	10	{modular}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		303
A61F2002/5084	10	{telescopic}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		81
A61F2002/5086	10	{Lubricating means}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		26
A61F2002/5087	10	{Sound-damping or noise-reducing means}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		33
A61F2002/5089	10	{waterproof}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		41
A61F2002/509	10	{specially designed for children, e.g. having means for adjusting to their growth}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		25
A61F2002/5092	10	{Identification means}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		13
A61F2002/5093	9	{Tendon- or ligament-replacing cables}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		189
A61F2002/5095	10	{for Achilles tendons}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		3
A61F2002/5096	9	{Ball-and-socket joints}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		58
A61F2002/5098	10	{with rotation-limiting means}	A61F2/50	A61F2/50		68
A61F2/52	9	Mammary prostheses (brassieres with stiffening or bust-forming inserts A41C3/10, A41C3/14)	A61F2/52	A61F2/52		576
A61F2002/523	10	{Multiple breast forms made of several concentric breast-shaped layers nested into one another}	A61F2/52	A61F2/52		55
A61F2002/526	10	{Nipples}	A61F2/52	A61F2/52		88
A61F2/54	9	Artificial arms or hands or parts thereof	A61F2/54	A61F2/54		819
A61F2002/543	10	{Lower arms or forearms}	A61F2/54	A61F2/54		166
A61F2002/546	10	{Upper arms}	A61F2/54	A61F2/54		82
A61F2/58	10	Elbows; Wrists {; Other joints; Hands}	A61F2/58	A61F2/58		331
A61F2/581	11	{Shoulder joints}	A61F2/58	A61F2/58		61
A61F2/582	11	{Elbow joints}	A61F2/58	A61F2/58		319
A61F2/583	11	{Hands; Wrist joints}	A61F2/58	A61F2/58		1127
A61F2/585	12	{Wrist joints}	A61F2/58	A61F2/58		278
A61F2/586	12	{Fingers}	A61F2/58	A61F2/58		757
A61F2002/587	13	{Thumbs}	A61F2/58	A61F2/58		260
A61F2/588	12	{Hands having holding devices shaped differently from human fingers, e.g. claws, hooks, tubes}	A61F2/58	A61F2/58		437
A61F2/60	9	Artificial legs or feet or parts thereof	A61F2/60	A61F2/60		1655
A61F2/601	10	{Peg legs, e.g. wooden legs}	A61F2/60	A61F2/60		194
A61F2/602	10	{with air cushions (A61F2/7843 takes precedence)}	A61F2/60	A61F2/60		78
A61F2/604	10	{Joints for artificial legs (A61F2/605, A61F2/64, A61F2/6607 take precedence)}	A61F2/60	A61F2/60		448
A61F2/605	10	{Hip joints}	A61F2/60	A61F2/60		150
A61F2002/607	10	{Lower legs}	A61F2/60	A61F2/60		587
A61F2002/608	10	{Upper legs}	A61F2/60	A61F2/60		161
A61F2/64	10	Knee joints	A61F2/64	A61F2/64		1747
A61F2/642	11	{Polycentric joints, without longitudinal rotation}	A61F2/64	A61F2/64		108
A61F2/644	12	{of the single-bar or multi-bar linkage type}	A61F2/64	A61F2/64		305
A61F2/646	12	{of the pin-guiding groove linkage type}	A61F2/64	A61F2/64		79
A61F2002/648	11	{Patellae}	A61F2/64	A61F2/64		14
A61F2/66	10	Feet; Ankle joints	A61F2/66	A61F2/66		1328
A61F2/6607	11	{Ankle joints}	A61F2/66	A61F2/66		1293
A61F2002/6614	11	{Feet}	A61F2/66	A61F2/66		760
A61F2002/6621	12	{Toes}	A61F2/66	A61F2/66		275
A61F2002/6628	13	{Big toes}	A61F2/66	A61F2/66		24
A61F2002/6635	12	{Metatarsals}	A61F2/66	A61F2/66		39
A61F2002/6642	12	{Heels}	A61F2/66	A61F2/66		272
A61F2002/665	12	{Soles}	A61F2/66	A61F2/66		188
A61F2002/6657	12	{having a plate-like or strip-like spring element, e.g. an energy-storing cantilever spring keel}	A61F2/66	A61F2/66		395
A61F2002/6664	13	{Dual structures made of two connected cantilevered leaf springs}	A61F2/66	A61F2/66		187
A61F2002/6671	13	{C-shaped}	A61F2/66	A61F2/66		190
A61F2002/6678	13	{L-shaped}	A61F2/66	A61F2/66		128
A61F2002/6685	13	{S-shaped}	A61F2/66	A61F2/66		110
A61F2002/6692	13	{circular or loop-shaped}	A61F2/66	A61F2/66		25
A61F2/68	9	Operating or control means	A61F2/68	A61F2/68		1309
A61F2002/6809	10	{acoustic}	A61F2/68	A61F2/68		27
A61F2002/6818	10	{for braking}	A61F2/68	A61F2/68		426
A61F2002/6827	10	{Feedback system for providing user sensation, e.g. by force, contact or position}	A61F2/68	A61F2/68		310
A61F2002/6836	10	{Gears specially adapted therefor, e.g. reduction gears}	A61F2/68	A61F2/68		223
A61F2002/6845	10	{Clutches}	A61F2/68	A61F2/68		116
A61F2002/6854	10	{for locking or unlocking a joint}	A61F2/68	A61F2/68		461
A61F2002/6863	10	{magnetic}	A61F2/68	A61F2/68		135
A61F2002/6872	10	{attached and mechanically operated by remaining muscle}	A61F2/68	A61F2/68		92
A61F2002/6881	10	{optical}	A61F2/68	A61F2/68		62
A61F2002/689	10	{Alarm means, e.g. acoustic}	A61F2/68	A61F2/68		48
A61F2/70	10	electrical	A61F2/70	A61F2/70		1181
A61F2002/701	11	{operated by electrically controlled means, e.g. solenoids or torque motors}	A61F2/70	A61F2/70		1003
A61F2002/702	11	{Battery-charging stations}	A61F2/70	A61F2/70		35
A61F2002/704	11	{computer-controlled, e.g. robotic control}	A61F2/70	A61F2/70		870
A61F2002/705	11	{Electromagnetic data transfer}	A61F2/70	A61F2/70		261
A61F2002/707	11	{Remote control}	A61F2/70	A61F2/70		93
A61F2002/708	11	{electrically self charging}	A61F2/70	A61F2/70		39
A61F2/72	11	Bioelectric control, e.g. myoelectric	A61F2/72	A61F2/72		1081
A61F2/74	10	fluid {, i.e. hydraulic or pneumatic}	A61F2/74	A61F2/74		813
A61F2/741	11	{using powered actuators, e.g. stepper motors or solenoids}	A61F2/74	A61F2/74		164
A61F2/742	11	{Low pressure systems, e.g. vacuum pump}	A61F2/74	A61F2/74		99
A61F2/744	11	{Vane- or curved-cylinder type actuators, e.g. actuators using rotary pistons}	A61F2/74	A61F2/74		47
A61F2/748	11	{Valve systems}	A61F2/74	A61F2/74		377
A61F2/76	9	Means for assembling, fitting or testing prostheses, e.g. for measuring or balancing, {e.g. alignment means}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		1215
A61F2002/7605	10	{for assembling by heating}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		15
A61F2002/761	10	{for assembling by cooling}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		3
A61F2002/7615	10	{Measuring means}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		241
A61F2002/762	11	{for measuring dimensions, e.g. a distance}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		127
A61F2002/7625	11	{for measuring angular position}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		351
A61F2002/763	11	{for measuring spatial position, e.g. global positioning system [GPS]}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		57
A61F2002/7635	11	{for measuring force, pressure or mechanical tension}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		536
A61F2002/764	11	{for measuring acceleration}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		239
A61F2002/7645	11	{for measuring torque, e.g. hinge or turning moment, moment of force}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		174
A61F2002/765	11	{for measuring time or frequency}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		19
A61F2002/7655	11	{for measuring fluid pressure}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		82
A61F2002/766	11	{for measuring moisture}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		28
A61F2002/7665	11	{for measuring temperatures}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		96
A61F2002/767	11	{for measuring blood pressure}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		7
A61F2002/7675	11	{for measuring oxygen content}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		11
A61F2002/768	11	{for measuring battery status}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		27
A61F2002/7685	11	{located on natural or sound-site limbs, e.g. comparison measuring means}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		38
A61F2002/769	11	{Displaying measured values}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		76
A61F2002/7695	10	{Means for testing non-implantable prostheses}	A61F2/76	A61F2/76		123
A61F2/78	9	Means for protecting prostheses or for attaching them to the body, e.g. bandages, harnesses, straps, or stockings for the limb stump	A61F2/78	A61F2/78		858
A61F2002/7806	10	{using adhesive means}	A61F2/78	A61F2/78		92
A61F2/7812	10	{Interface cushioning members placed between the limb stump and the socket, e.g. bandages or stockings for the limb stump}	A61F2/78	A61F2/78		736
A61F2002/7818	11	{Stockings or socks for the limb stump}	A61F2/78	A61F2/78		296
A61F2002/7825	12	{Devices for putting-on or pulling-off stockings}	A61F2/78	A61F2/78		16
A61F2002/7831	12	{with a rope for pulling the sock inside the socket}	A61F2/78	A61F2/78		63
A61F2002/7837	11	{Sleeves for attaching or protecting, i.e. open ended hoses}	A61F2/78	A61F2/78		116
A61F2/7843	11	{Inflatable bladders}	A61F2/78	A61F2/78		192
A61F2002/785	11	{Pads, e.g. relief pads}	A61F2/78	A61F2/78		116
A61F2002/7856	10	{having finger loops or grips}	A61F2/78	A61F2/78		29
A61F2002/7862	10	{Harnesses or straps}	A61F2/78	A61F2/78		283
A61F2002/7868	10	{Means for putting-on or pulling-off prostheses}	A61F2/78	A61F2/78		59
A61F2002/7875	10	{with releasable ratchets or pegs}	A61F2/78	A61F2/78		152
A61F2002/7881	10	{using hook and loop-type fasteners}	A61F2/78	A61F2/78		149
A61F2002/7887	10	{for connecting limb exoprostheses to the stump bone}	A61F2/78	A61F2/78		191
A61F2002/7893	10	{using slide fasteners, e.g. zippers}	A61F2/78	A61F2/78		20
A61F2/80	10	Sockets, e.g. of suction type	A61F2/80	A61F2/80		1651
A61F2002/802	11	{Suction sockets, i.e. utilizing differential air pressure to retain the prosthesis on the stump}	A61F2/80	A61F2/80		217
A61F2002/805	12	{having an air valve}	A61F2/80	A61F2/80		229
A61F2002/807	12	{having a vacuum reservoir chamber}	A61F2/80	A61F2/80		44
A61F2/82	8	Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents (stent-grafts for tubular structures of the body other than blood vessels A61F2/04; stent-grafts for blood vessels A61F2/07)	A61F2/82	A61F2/82		3898
A61F2002/821	9	{Ostial stents}	A61F2/82	A61F2/82		587
A61F2002/823	9	{Stents, different from stent-grafts, adapted to cover an aneurysm}	A61F2/82	A61F2/82		718
A61F2002/825	9	{having longitudinal struts}	A61F2/82	A61F2/82		464
A61F2002/826	9	{more than one stent being applied sequentially}	A61F2/82	A61F2/82		501
A61F2002/828	9	{Means for connecting a plurality of stents allowing flexibility of the whole structure}	A61F2/82	A61F2/82		450
A61F2/844	9	folded prior to deployment	A61F2/844	A61F2/844		620
A61F2/848	9	having means for fixation to the vessel wall, e.g. barbs	A61F2/848	A61F2/848		1006
A61F2002/8483	10	{Barbs}	A61F2/848	A61F2/848		491
A61F2002/8486	10	{provided on at least one of the ends}	A61F2/848	A61F2/848		427
A61F2/852	9	Two or more distinct overlapping stents	A61F2/852	A61F2/852		484
A61F2/856	9	Single tubular stent with a side portal passage	A61F2/856	A61F2/856		846
A61F2/86	9	Stents in a form characterised by the wire-like elements; Stents in the form characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure	A61F2/86	A61F2/86		1380
A61F2/88	10	the wire-like elements formed as helical or spiral coils	A61F2/88	A61F2/88		1309
A61F2/885	11	{comprising a coil including a plurality of spiral or helical sections with alternate directions around a central axis}	A61F2/88	A61F2/88		202
A61F2/89	10	the wire-like elements comprising two or more adjacent rings flexibly connected by separate members	A61F2/89	A61F2/89		1654
A61F2/90	10	characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure	A61F2/90	A61F2/90		3900
A61F2/91	11	made from perforated sheets or tubes, e.g. perforated by laser cuts or etched holes	A61F2/91	A61F2/91		3146
A61F2/915	12	with bands having a meander structure, adjacent bands being connected to each other	A61F2/915	A61F2/915		3271
A61F2002/91508	13	{the meander having a difference in amplitude along the band}	A61F2/915	A61F2/915		488
A61F2002/91516	13	{the meander having a change in frequency along the band}	A61F2/915	A61F2/915		393
A61F2002/91525	13	{within the whole structure different bands showing different meander characteristics, e.g. frequency or amplitude}	A61F2/915	A61F2/915		663
A61F2002/91533	13	{characterised by the phase between adjacent bands}	A61F2/915	A61F2/915		975
A61F2002/91541	14	{Adjacent bands are arranged out of phase}	A61F2/915	A61F2/915		713
A61F2002/9155	13	{Adjacent bands being connected to each other}	A61F2/915	A61F2/915		416
A61F2002/91558	14	{connected peak to peak}	A61F2/915	A61F2/915		1384
A61F2002/91566	14	{connected trough to trough}	A61F2/915	A61F2/915		312
A61F2002/91575	14	{connected peak to trough}	A61F2/915	A61F2/915		1057
A61F2002/91583	14	{by a bridge, whereby at least one of its ends is connected along the length of a strut between two consecutive apices within a band}	A61F2/915	A61F2/915		339
A61F2002/91591	14	{Locking connectors, e.g. using male-female connections}	A61F2/915	A61F2/915		200
A61F2/92	9	Stents in the form of a rolled-up sheet expanding after insertion into the vessel {, e.g. with a spiral shape in cross-section}	A61F2/92	A61F2/92		419
A61F2/93	10	circumferentially expandable by using ratcheting locks	A61F2/93	A61F2/93		65
A61F2/94	9	Stents retaining their form, i.e. not being deformable, after placement in the predetermined place	A61F2/94	A61F2/94		411
A61F2/945	10	hardenable, e.g. stents formed in situ	A61F2/945	A61F2/945		84
A61F2/95	8	Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts	A61F2/95	A61F2/95		3491
A61F2002/9505	9	{having retaining means other than an outer sleeve, e.g. male-female connector between stent and instrument}	A61F2/95	A61F2/95		720
A61F2002/9511	10	{the retaining means being filaments or wires}	A61F2/95	A61F2/95		1051
A61F2/9517	9	{handle assemblies therefor}	A61F2/95	A61F2/95		1533
A61F2/9522	9	{Means for mounting a stent or stent-graft onto or into a placement instrument}	A61F2/95	A61F2/95		934
A61F2/9524	10	{Iris-type crimpers}	A61F2/95	A61F2/95		155
A61F2/9525	10	{using a funnel}	A61F2/95	A61F2/95		200
A61F2/9526	10	{using a mandrel}	A61F2/95	A61F2/95		83
A61F2002/9528	9	{for retrieval of stents}	A61F2/95	A61F2/95		661
A61F2002/9534	9	{for repositioning of stents}	A61F2/95	A61F2/95		426
A61F2/954	9	for placing stents or stent-grafts in a bifurcation	A61F2/954	A61F2/954		1274
A61F2/958	9	Inflatable balloons for placing stents or stent-grafts	A61F2/958	A61F2/958		3418
A61F2002/9583	10	{Means for holding the stent on the balloon, e.g. using protrusions, adhesives or an outer sleeve}	A61F2/958	A61F2/958		602
A61F2002/9586	11	{the means being inside the balloon}	A61F2/958	A61F2/958		71
A61F2/962	9	having an outer sleeve	A61F2/962	A61F2/962		752
A61F2002/9623	10	{the sleeve being reinforced}	A61F2/962	A61F2/962		68
A61F2/966	10	with relative longitudinal movement between outer sleeve and prosthesis, e.g. using a push rod	A61F2/966	A61F2/966		2591
A61F2/9661	11	{the proximal portion of the stent or stent-graft is released first}	A61F2/966	A61F2/966		101
A61F2/9662	11	{the middle portion of the stent or stent-graft is released first}	A61F2/966	A61F2/966		67
A61F2002/9665	11	{with additional retaining means}	A61F2/966	A61F2/966		1121
A61F2/97	10	the outer sleeve being splittable	A61F2/97	A61F2/97		605
A61F3/00	7	Lengthening pieces for natural legs	A61F3/00	A61F3/00		43
A61F4/00	7	Methods or devices enabling patients or disabled persons to operate an apparatus or a device not forming part of the body	A61F4/00	A61F4/00		871
A61F5/00	7	Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices (bandages, dressings or absorbent pads A61F13/00){; Anti-rape devices}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		1882
A61F5/0003	8	{Apparatus for the treatment of obesity; Anti-eating devices (surgical instruments or methods for treatment of obesity, devices specially adapted therefor A61B17/00; hollow or tubular parts of organs A61F2/04)}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		222
A61F5/0006	9	{Diet or mouth appliances}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		106
A61F5/0009	9	{External belts}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		63
A61F5/0013	9	{Implantable devices or invasive measures}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		167
A61F2005/0016	10	{comprising measuring means}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		41
A61F2005/002	11	{for sensing mechanical parameters}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		59
A61F2005/0023	11	{for sensing chemical parameters}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		27
A61F5/0026	10	{Anti-eating devices using electrical stimulation}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		95
A61F5/003	10	{inflatable}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		495
A61F5/0033	11	{with more than one chamber}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		91
A61F5/0036	10	{Intragastrical devices}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		521
A61F5/004	11	{remotely adjustable}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		81
A61F5/0043	12	{using injection ports}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		71
A61F5/0046	12	{with wireless means}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		69
A61F5/005	10	{Gastric bands}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		158
A61F5/0053	11	{remotely adjustable}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		111
A61F5/0056	12	{using injection ports}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		176
A61F5/0059	12	{with wireless means}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		86
A61F5/0063	11	{wrapping the stomach}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		59
A61F5/0066	11	{Closing devices for gastric bands}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		125
A61F5/0069	10	{in the wall of the stomach}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		92
A61F5/0073	10	{in the abdominal cavity, e.g. not attached to the stomach}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		65
A61F5/0076	10	{preventing normal digestion, e.g. Bariatric or gastric sleeves}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		473
A61F5/0079	11	{Pyloric or esophageal obstructions}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		312
A61F5/0083	10	{Reducing the size of the stomach, e.g. gastroplasty (surgical interventions A61B17/00)}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		172
A61F5/0086	11	{using clamps, folding means or the like}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		205
A61F5/0089	9	{Instruments for placement or removal}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		344
A61F5/0093	8	{Rectal devices, e.g. for the treatment of haemorrhoids}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		350
A61F5/0096	8	{Anti-rape devices}	A61F5/00	A61F5/00		92
A61F5/01	8	Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		2618
A61F5/0102	9	{specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		1638
A61F5/0104	10	{without articulation}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		1135
A61F5/0106	11	{for the knees}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		486
A61F5/0109	12	{Sleeve-like structures}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		449
A61F5/0111	11	{for the feet or ankles}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		1928
A61F5/0113	12	{Drop-foot appliances}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		478
A61F5/0116	12	{for connecting the feet to each other or to fixed surroundings (A61F5/0193 takes precedence)}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		95
A61F5/0118	11	{for the arms, hands or fingers}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		1396
A61F5/012	10	{inflatable}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		552
A61F5/0123	10	{for the knees (A61F5/0106 takes precedence)}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		1489
A61F5/0125	11	{the device articulating around a single pivot-point}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		876
A61F5/0127	10	{for the feet (A61F5/0111 takes precedence)}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		1053
A61F5/013	10	{for the arms, hands or fingers (A61F5/0118 takes precedence)}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		863
A61F2005/0132	10	{Additional features of the articulation}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		112
A61F2005/0134	11	{with two orthogonal pivots}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		141
A61F2005/0137	11	{with two parallel pivots}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		267
A61F2005/0139	12	{geared}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		235
A61F2005/0141	11	{with more than two parallel pivots}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		62
A61F2005/0144	11	{Multibar}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		103
A61F2005/0146	11	{combining rotational and sliding movements, e.g. simulating movements of a natural joint}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		169
A61F2005/0148	12	{Floating pivotal axis}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		48
A61F2005/0151	11	{combining rotational and torsional movements}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		43
A61F2005/0153	11	{combining rotational and stretching movements}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		59
A61F2005/0155	11	{with actuating means}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		453
A61F2005/0158	11	{with locking means}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		394
A61F2005/016	12	{in standing position}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		84
A61F2005/0162	12	{when weight is applied}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		31
A61F2005/0165	11	{with limits of movement}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		398
A61F2005/0167	12	{adjustable}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		615
A61F2005/0169	11	{with damping means}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		256
A61F2005/0172	11	{with cushions}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		284
A61F2005/0174	12	{laterally placed}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		137
A61F2005/0176	12	{supporting the patella}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		157
A61F2005/0179	11	{with spring means}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		605
A61F2005/0181	10	{Protectors for articulations}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		292
A61F2005/0183	11	{Hip protectors, e.g. for elderly people}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		74
A61F2005/0186	11	{Thumb protectors}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		38
A61F2005/0188	10	{having pressure sensors}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		269
A61F5/019	9	{Toe correcting or spreading devices}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		649
A61F5/0193	9	{Apparatus specially adapted for treating hip dislocation; Abduction splints}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		549
A61F5/0195	9	{Shoe-like orthopaedic devices for protecting the feet against injuries after operations}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		374
A61F2005/0197	9	{with spring means}	A61F5/01	A61F5/01		479
A61F5/02	9	Orthopaedic corsets	A61F5/02	A61F5/02		946
A61F5/022	10	{consisting of one or more shells}	A61F5/02	A61F5/02		329
A61F5/024	10	{having pressure pads connected in a frame for reduction or correction of the curvature of the spine}	A61F5/02	A61F5/02		693
A61F5/026	10	{Back straightening devices with shoulder braces to force back the shoulder to obtain a correct curvature of the spine (for clavicle fractures A61F5/05808; restraining devices A61F5/37)}	A61F5/02	A61F5/02		1007
A61F5/028	10	{Braces for providing support to the lower back, e.g. lumbo sacral supports}	A61F5/02	A61F5/02		1790
A61F5/03	9	Corsets or bandages for abdomen, teat or breast support, with or without pads<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br>Bandages for support of breasts or abdomen are classified in group A61F13/14	A61F5/03	A61F5/03		1856
A61F5/04	9	Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints	A61F5/04	A61F5/04		883
A61F5/042	10	for extension or stretching	A61F5/042	A61F5/042		2775
A61F5/048	11	Traction splints	A61F5/048	A61F5/048		202
A61F5/05	10	for immobilising (A61F5/042 takes precedence)	A61F5/05	A61F5/05		1223
A61F5/055	11	Cervical collars	A61F5/055	A61F5/055		1200
A61F5/058	11	Splints	A61F5/058	A61F5/058		745
A61F5/05808	12	{Splints for clavicle fractures}	A61F5/058	A61F5/058		82
A61F5/05816	12	{Inflatable splints}	A61F5/058	A61F5/058		517
A61F5/05825	12	{Strips of substantially planar form}	A61F5/058	A61F5/058		261
A61F5/05833	12	{Splints rigidified by vacuum evacuation}	A61F5/058	A61F5/058		134
A61F5/05841	12	{for the limbs (A61F5/05816, A61F5/05833 take precedence)}	A61F5/058	A61F5/058		584
A61F5/0585	13	{for the legs (toe correcting devices A61F5/019)}	A61F5/058	A61F5/058		1228
A61F5/05858	13	{for the arms (restraining devices, e.g. slings A61F5/37)}	A61F5/058	A61F5/058		552
A61F5/05866	14	{for wrists, hands, fingers or thumbs}	A61F5/058	A61F5/058		476
A61F5/05875	14	{for fingers}	A61F5/058	A61F5/058		293
A61F5/05883	12	{for the neck or head (A61F5/05816, A61F5/05833 take precedence; cervical supports A61F5/055)}	A61F5/058	A61F5/058		336
A61F5/05891	13	{for the head, e.g. jaws, nose (nose correcting A61F5/08)}	A61F5/058	A61F5/058		396
A61F5/08	9	Devices for correcting deformities of the nose {; Devices for enlarging the nostril, e.g. for breathing improvement}	A61F5/08	A61F5/08		866
A61F5/10	9	Devices for correcting deformities of the fingers	A61F5/10	A61F5/10		316
A61F5/11	9	Devices for correcting deformities of the nails	A61F5/11	A61F5/11		301
A61F5/14	9	Special medical insertions for shoes for flat-feet, club-feet or the like	A61F5/14	A61F5/14		1061
A61F5/24	9	Trusses	A61F5/24	A61F5/24		1074
A61F5/26	10	with belt springs	A61F5/26	A61F5/26		492
A61F5/28	10	Supports for trusses	A61F5/28	A61F5/28		39
A61F5/30	9	Pressure pads	A61F5/30	A61F5/30		1019
A61F5/32	10	Adjustable pressure pads	A61F5/32	A61F5/32		485
A61F5/34	10	Pressure pads filled with air or liquid	A61F5/34	A61F5/34		872
A61F5/37	8	Restraining devices for the body or for body parts; Restraining shirts	A61F5/37	A61F5/37		799
A61F5/3707	9	{for the head (cervical supports A61F5/055; splints A61F5/05883)}	A61F5/37	A61F5/37		463
A61F5/3715	9	{for attaching the limbs to other parts of the body}	A61F5/37	A61F5/37		213
A61F5/3723	10	{for the arms}	A61F5/37	A61F5/37		335
A61F5/373	11	{for restricting the movement of the arm at the elbow}	A61F5/37	A61F5/37		182
A61F5/3738	11	{Slings}	A61F5/37	A61F5/37		430
A61F5/3746	12	{Jacket-like sling}	A61F5/37	A61F5/37		97
A61F5/3753	11	{Abduction support}	A61F5/37	A61F5/37		198
A61F5/3761	9	{for attaching the limbs to other objects (A61F5/3769 takes precedence)}	A61F5/37	A61F5/37		622
A61F5/3769	9	{for attaching the body to beds, wheel-chairs or the like}	A61F5/37	A61F5/37		677
A61F5/3776	10	{by means of a blanket or belts (to chairs only A61F5/3792)}	A61F5/37	A61F5/37		807
A61F5/3784	11	{directly connected to the trunk, e.g. with jacket}	A61F5/37	A61F5/37		258
A61F5/3792	10	{to chairs, e.g. wheelchairs (A61F5/3784 takes precedence)}	A61F5/37	A61F5/37		283
A61F5/40	8	Suspensory bandages	A61F5/40	A61F5/40		557
A61F5/41	8	Devices for promoting penis erection	A61F5/41	A61F5/41		1814
A61F2005/411	9	{Penile supports}	A61F5/41	A61F5/41		520
A61F2005/412	9	{by vacuum means}	A61F5/41	A61F5/41		261
A61F2005/414	9	{by constricting means}	A61F5/41	A61F5/41		422
A61F2005/415	9	{by inflatable means}	A61F5/41	A61F5/41		157
A61F2005/417	9	{by vibrating means}	A61F5/41	A61F5/41		134
A61F2005/418	9	{by electrical stimulation}	A61F5/41	A61F5/41		70
A61F5/44	8	Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge (absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, A61F13/15; drainage appliances for wounds A61M27/00); Colostomy devices	A61F5/44	A61F5/44		1282
A61F5/4401	9	{with absorbent pads (diapers A61F13/49)}	A61F5/44	A61F5/44		643
A61F2005/4402	9	{disposable}	A61F5/44	A61F5/44		205
A61F5/4404	9	{Details or parts}	A61F5/44	A61F5/44		1320
A61F5/4405	10	{Valves or valve arrangements specially adapted therefor (A61F5/441 takes precedence); Fluid inlets or outlets (A61F5/4407 takes precedence)}	A61F5/44	A61F5/44		844
A61F5/4407	10	{Closure means other than valves}	A61F5/44	A61F5/44		391
A61F5/4408	10	{Means for securing receptacles or bags to the body otherwise than by adhesives, e.g. belts, straps or harnesses (A61F5/449 takes precedence)}	A61F5/44	A61F5/44		779
A61F5/441	9	having {venting or} deodorant means, e.g. filters {; having antiseptic means, e.g. bacterial barriers}	A61F5/441	A61F5/441		877
A61F2005/4415	9	{venting by manual operation}	A61F5/441	A61F5/441		111
A61F5/442	9	having irrigation ports or means (irrigators A61M3/02)	A61F5/442	A61F5/442		509
A61F5/443	9	having {adhesive seals for securing to the body, e.g. of} hydrocolloid type seals, e.g. gels, starches, karaya gums	A61F5/443	A61F5/443		810
A61F5/445	9	Colostomy, {ileostomy or urethrostomy} devices (A61F5/441, A61F5/442, A61F5/443 take precedence)	A61F5/445	A61F5/445		2214
A61F2005/4455	10	{Implantable}	A61F5/445	A61F5/445		181
A61F5/448	10	Means for attaching bag to seal ring	A61F5/448	A61F5/448		673
A61F2005/4483	10	{Convex pressure ring}	A61F5/448	A61F5/448		105
A61F2005/4486	10	{with operable locking ring}	A61F5/448	A61F5/448		106
A61F5/449	10	Body securing means, e.g. belts, garments	A61F5/449	A61F5/449		479
A61F2005/4495	10	{with floating-belt attaching ring}	A61F5/449	A61F5/449		18
A61F5/451	9	Genital {or anal} receptacles (A61F5/441, A61F5/442, A61F5/443 take precedence {; other body securing means A61F5/4408; devices for taking faeces samples A61B10/0038; devices for taking urine samples A61B10/007})	A61F5/451	A61F5/451		1204
A61F5/453	10	for collecting urine or other discharge from male member (A61F6/04 takes precedence {; devices for taking sperm samples A61B10/0058})	A61F5/453	A61F5/453		1392
A61F5/455	10	for collecting urine or discharge from female member	A61F5/455	A61F5/455		758
A61F5/4553	11	{placed in the vagina, e.g. for catamenial use (pessaries A61F6/08; absorbent cups A61F13/2045)}	A61F5/455	A61F5/455		510
A61F5/4556	11	{Portable urination aids, e.g. to allow females to urinate from a standing position}	A61F5/455	A61F5/455		443
A61F5/48	8	Devices for preventing wetting or pollution of the bed	A61F5/48	A61F5/48		438
A61F5/485	9	{Absorbent protective pads (mattress underlays A47C21/06; bed linen A47G9/02)}	A61F5/48	A61F5/48		298
A61F5/50	8	Devices for preventing finger-sucking	A61F5/50	A61F5/50		169
A61F5/56	8	Devices for preventing snoring	A61F5/56	A61F5/56		2173
A61F2005/563	9	{Anti-bruxisme}	A61F5/56	A61F5/56		396
A61F5/566	9	{Intra-oral devices}	A61F5/56	A61F5/56		2121
A61F5/58	8	Apparatus for correcting stammering or stuttering	A61F5/58	A61F5/58		231
A61F6/00	7	Contraceptive devices; Pessaries; Applicators therefor	A61F6/00	A61F6/00		137
A61F6/005	8	{Packages or dispensers for contraceptive devices}	A61F6/00	A61F6/00		346
A61F6/02	8	for use by males (A61F6/20 takes precedence)	A61F6/02	A61F6/02		133
A61F6/04	9	Condoms, sheaths or the like {, e.g. combined with devices protecting against contagion}	A61F6/04	A61F6/04		1810
A61F2006/041	10	{combined with a protective garment, e.g. underpants or mask}	A61F6/04	A61F6/04		149
A61F2006/042	11	{covering the mouth, e.g. oral condom}	A61F6/04	A61F6/04		62
A61F2006/043	10	{with more than one barrier}	A61F6/04	A61F6/04		93
A61F2006/044	10	{with absorbent material}	A61F6/04	A61F6/04		43
A61F2006/045	10	{with closing devices at the open end}	A61F6/04	A61F6/04		16
A61F2006/046	11	{for closing after use}	A61F6/04	A61F6/04		8
A61F2006/047	10	{with holding means}	A61F6/04	A61F6/04		233
A61F2006/048	10	{with surface protuberances}	A61F6/04	A61F6/04		201
A61F2006/049	10	{with strips to apply the condom}	A61F6/04	A61F6/04		98
A61F6/06	8	for use by females (A61F6/20 takes precedence)	A61F6/06	A61F6/06		149
A61F6/065	9	{Condom-like devices worn by females}	A61F6/06	A61F6/06		194
A61F6/08	9	Pessaries, i.e. devices worn in the vagina to support the uterus, remedy a malposition or prevent conception {, e.g. combined with devices protecting against contagion}	A61F6/08	A61F6/08		964
A61F6/12	10	Inserters or removers	A61F6/12	A61F6/12		211
A61F6/14	9	intra-uterine type	A61F6/14	A61F6/14		199
A61F6/142	10	{Wirelike structures, e.g. loops, rings, spirals}	A61F6/14	A61F6/14		268
A61F6/144	11	{with T-configuration}	A61F6/14	A61F6/14		263
A61F6/146	10	{Occluders for the cervical canal (occluding by internal devices A61B17/12022; dilators A61M29/00)}	A61F6/14	A61F6/14		93
A61F6/148	10	{with sheet-like structure}	A61F6/14	A61F6/14		58
A61F6/16	10	inflatable	A61F6/16	A61F6/16		58
A61F6/18	10	Inserters or removers	A61F6/18	A61F6/18		346
A61F6/20	8	Vas deferens occluders; Fallopian occluders	A61F6/20	A61F6/20		104
A61F6/202	9	{Means specially adapted for ligaturing, compressing or clamping of oviduct or vas deferens}	A61F6/20	A61F6/20		57
A61F6/204	10	{Clamp applying devices}	A61F6/20	A61F6/20		43
A61F6/206	9	{Clamps (ligaturing clamps or clips A61B17/122)}	A61F6/20	A61F6/20		69
A61F6/208	9	{Implements for ligaturing}	A61F6/20	A61F6/20		33
A61F6/22	9	implantable in tubes {(occluding by internal devices A61B17/12022)}	A61F6/22	A61F6/22		143
A61F6/225	10	{transcervical}	A61F6/22	A61F6/22		200
A61F6/24	10	characterised by valve means	A61F6/24	A61F6/24		72
A61F7/00	7	Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body (hyperthermia using electric or magnetic fields or ultrasound A61N)	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		5605
A61F2007/0001	8	{Body part}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		1668
A61F2007/0002	9	{Head or parts thereof}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		909
A61F2007/0003	10	{Face}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		666
A61F2007/0004	10	{Eyes or part of the face surrounding the eyes}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		1153
A61F2007/0005	10	{Ears}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		163
A61F2007/0006	10	{Nose}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		188
A61F2007/0007	10	{Forehead, e.g. headbands}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		242
A61F2007/0008	10	{Scalp}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		343
A61F2007/0009	10	{Throat or neck}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		205
A61F2007/001	11	{Throat only}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		77
A61F2007/0011	11	{Neck only}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		661
A61F2007/0012	12	{with means for support of the head}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		158
A61F2007/0013	10	{Jaw}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		42
A61F2007/0014	10	{Chin}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		38
A61F2007/0015	10	{Cheeks}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		48
A61F2007/0017	10	{Mouth}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		141
A61F2007/0018	9	{Trunk or parts thereof}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		351
A61F2007/0019	10	{Breast}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		155
A61F2007/002	11	{Heart}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		18
A61F2007/0021	10	{Female breast}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		259
A61F2007/0022	10	{Abdomen}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		805
A61F2007/0023	10	{Waist}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		619
A61F2007/0024	10	{Back}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		539
A61F2007/0025	10	{Higher part of back}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		51
A61F2007/0026	10	{Middle part of back}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		29
A61F2007/0027	10	{Lower part of back}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		115
A61F2007/0028	10	{Rectum}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		164
A61F2007/0029	9	{Arm or parts thereof}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		692
A61F2007/003	10	{Shoulder}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		347
A61F2007/0031	10	{Upper arm}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		71
A61F2007/0032	10	{Elbow}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		142
A61F2007/0034	10	{Lower arm}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		134
A61F2007/0035	10	{Wrist}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		225
A61F2007/0036	10	{Hand}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		701
A61F2007/0037	10	{Finger}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		162
A61F2007/0038	10	{Thumb}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		14
A61F2007/0039	9	{Leg or parts thereof}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		911
A61F2007/004	10	{Hip}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		169
A61F2007/0041	10	{Upper leg}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		111
A61F2007/0042	10	{Knee}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		541
A61F2007/0043	10	{Lower leg, calf}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		260
A61F2007/0044	10	{Ankle}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		219
A61F2007/0045	10	{Foot}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		888
A61F2007/0046	10	{Toe}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		45
A61F2007/0047	10	{Sole}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		196
A61F2007/0048	9	{Genitals}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		275
A61F2007/005	10	{female}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		331
A61F2007/0051	9	{Stumps after amputation}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		45
A61F2007/0052	9	{for treatment of skin or hair}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		703
A61F7/0053	8	{Cabins, rooms, chairs or units for treatment with a hot or cold circulating fluid}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		2095
A61F2007/0054	8	{with a closed fluid circuit, e.g. hot water}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		1783
A61F2007/0055	9	{of gas, e.g. hot air or steam}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		324
A61F2007/0056	9	{for cooling}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		1736
A61F2007/0057	10	{of gas, e.g. air or carbon dioxide}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		225
A61F2007/0058	10	{evaporating on or near the spot to be cooled}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		61
A61F2007/0059	8	{with an open fluid circuit}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		413
A61F2007/006	9	{of gas}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		1122
A61F2007/0061	10	{Using breath}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		38
A61F2007/0062	10	{the gas being steam or water vapour}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		262
A61F2007/0063	9	{for cooling}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		488
A61F2007/0064	10	{of gas}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		854
A61F2007/0065	11	{Causing evaporation}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		108
A61F2007/0067	12	{of sweat}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		39
A61F2007/0068	10	{evaporating on the spot to be cooled}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		105
A61F2007/0069	9	{with return means}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		134
A61F7/007	8	{characterised by electric heating}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		8426
A61F2007/0071	9	{using a resistor, e.g. near the spot to be heated}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		1869
A61F2007/0072	10	{remote from the spot to be heated}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		80
A61F2007/0073	10	{thermistor}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		133
A61F2007/0074	11	{PTC}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		119
A61F2007/0075	9	{using a Peltier element, e.g. near the spot to be heated or cooled}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		1226
A61F2007/0076	10	{remote from the spot to be heated or cooled}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		232
A61F2007/0077	9	{Details of power supply}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		199
A61F2007/0078	10	{with a battery}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		847
A61F2007/0079	11	{connectable to car battery}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		47
A61F2007/008	11	{with a separate, portable battery pack}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		114
A61F2007/0081	10	{Low voltage, e.g. using transformer}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		35
A61F2007/0082	11	{D.C. (A61F2007/0078 takes precedence)}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		61
A61F2007/0084	10	{using a solar cell}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		41
A61F7/0085	8	{Devices for generating hot or cold treatment fluids}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		2016
A61F2007/0086	8	{with a thermostat}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		2079
A61F2007/0087	8	{Hand-held applicators}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		744
A61F2007/0088	8	{Radiating heat}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		1215
A61F2007/0089	8	{Chemotherapy developing heat}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		74
A61F2007/009	8	{with a varying magnetic field acting upon the human body, e.g. an implant therein}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		117
A61F2007/0091	8	{inflatable}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		406
A61F2007/0092	9	{with, or also with, a substance other than air}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		46
A61F2007/0093	8	{programmed}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		1051
A61F2007/0094	8	{using a remote control}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		399
A61F2007/0095	8	{with a temperature indicator}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		1510
A61F2007/0096	9	{with a thermometer}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		1231
A61F7/0097	8	{Blankets with active heating or cooling sources (warming mats A61F7/08)}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		562
A61F2007/0098	8	{ways of manufacturing heating or cooling devices for therapy}	A61F7/00	A61F7/00		490
A61F7/02	8	Compresses or poultices for effecting heating or cooling	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		5350
A61F2007/0201	9	{shaped as a doll}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		81
A61F2007/0203	9	{Cataplasms, poultices or compresses, characterised by their contents;  Bags therefor}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		216
A61F2007/0204	10	{containing clay, mud, fango, sand, kaolin clay, volcanic or other inorganic granular solids}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		596
A61F2007/0206	10	{containing organic solids or fibres}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		87
A61F2007/0207	11	{Plants, dried plants, seeds or fruits}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		535
A61F2007/0209	11	{Synthetics, e.g. plastics}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		19
A61F2007/0211	12	{Granulars}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		33
A61F2007/0212	12	{Foams}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		11
A61F2007/0214	12	{Polymers, e.g. water absorbing}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		172
A61F2007/0215	10	{containing liquids other than water}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		84
A61F2007/0217	11	{Oils}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		56
A61F2007/0219	11	{Gels}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		688
A61F2007/022	10	{Bags therefor}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		258
A61F2007/0222	11	{made of synthetics, e.g. plastics}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		127
A61F2007/0223	11	{made of textiles}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		180
A61F2007/0225	9	{connected to the body or a part thereof}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		387
A61F2007/0226	10	{adhesive, self-sticking}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		722
A61F2007/0228	10	{with belt or strap, e.g. with buckle}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		1082
A61F2007/023	11	{with pockets for receiving packs or pouches}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		561
A61F2007/0231	10	{hook and loop-type fastener}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		539
A61F2007/0233	10	{connected to or incorporated in clothing or garments (A61F2007/023 takes precedence)}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		518
A61F2007/0234	11	{for the upper part of the trunk, e.g. bodice}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		237
A61F2007/0236	11	{for the lower part of the trunk, e.g. panty}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		146
A61F2007/0238	11	{in a pocket (A61F2007/023 takes precedence)}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		197
A61F2007/0239	10	{using vacuum}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		104
A61F7/0241	9	{Apparatus for the preparation of hot packs, hot compresses, cooling pads, e.g. heaters or refrigerators}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		594
A61F2007/0242	9	{heated by microwaves}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		337
A61F2007/0244	9	{with layers}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		451
A61F2007/0246	10	{with a layer having high heat transfer capability}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		159
A61F2007/0247	11	{Using a substance with high conductivity}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		91
A61F2007/0249	10	{with a layer having low heat transfer capability}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		242
A61F2007/025	11	{retaining air or other gas}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		34
A61F2007/0252	12	{in closed compartments}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		13
A61F2007/0253	11	{using a substance with low conductivity (A61F2007/025 takes precedence)}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		38
A61F2007/0255	11	{with a reflective layer}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		97
A61F2007/0257	10	{with a fluid impermeable layer}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		168
A61F2007/0258	10	{with a fluid permeable layer}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		178
A61F2007/026	10	{with a fluid absorbing layer}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		281
A61F2007/0261	9	{medicated}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		818
A61F2007/0263	10	{made of a substance with therapeutic action, e.g. copper or silver}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		266
A61F2007/0265	10	{antiallergic}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		15
A61F2007/0266	9	{without external heat source, i.e. using one&apos;s own body heat (A61F2007/0061 takes precedence)}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		122
A61F2007/0268	9	{having a plurality of compartments being filled with a heat carrier}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		405
A61F2007/0269	10	{with separable compartments, e.g. reconnectable}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		62
A61F2007/0271	11	{Permanently separable compartments, e.g. with rupturable portions}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		74
A61F2007/0273	10	{with openings in the walls between the compartments serving as passageways for the filler}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		155
A61F2007/0274	11	{the walls being reduced to spot connections, e.g. spot welds}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		83
A61F2007/0276	10	{with separate compartments connectable by rupturing a wall or membrane}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		228
A61F2007/0277	9	{Other details of hot water bottles, heat packs or cold packs}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		75
A61F2007/0279	10	{Removable covers or sleeves}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		116
A61F2007/028	10	{Devices for wringing}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		5
A61F2007/0282	9	{for particular medical treatments or effects}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		260
A61F2007/0284	10	{Treatment of stings or bites}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		80
A61F2007/0285	10	{Local anaesthetic effect}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		201
A61F2007/0287	10	{Preventing negative effects of chemotherapy}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		64
A61F2007/0288	10	{during operations}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		170
A61F2007/029	10	{Fat cell removal or destruction by non-ablative heat treatment}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		157
A61F2007/0292	9	{using latent heat produced or absorbed during phase change of materials, e.g. of super-cooled solutions}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		465
A61F2007/0293	10	{Triggers, activators or catalysts therefor}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		60
A61F2007/0295	9	{for heating or cooling or use at more than one temperature}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		356
A61F2007/0296	10	{Intervals of heating alternated with intervals of cooling}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		177
A61F2007/0298	10	{with a section for heating and a section for cooling}	A61F7/02	A61F7/02		108
A61F7/03	9	thermophore, i.e. self-heating, {e.g. using a chemical reaction}	A61F7/03	A61F7/03		1113
A61F7/032	10	{using oxygen from the air, e.g. pocket-stoves}	A61F7/03	A61F7/03		356
A61F7/034	11	{Flameless}	A61F7/03	A61F7/03		774
A61F2007/036	12	{Fuels}	A61F7/03	A61F7/03		29
A61F2007/038	13	{Carbon or charcoal, e.g. active}	A61F7/03	A61F7/03		253
A61F7/08	8	Warming pads, pans or mats; Hot-water bottles	A61F7/08	A61F7/08		2519
A61F2007/083	9	{with an outlets tube, e.g. for enema or irrigation}	A61F7/08	A61F7/08		33
A61F7/086	9	{Closures; Filling openings}	A61F7/08	A61F7/08		346
A61F7/10	8	Cooling bags, e.g. ice-bags	A61F7/10	A61F7/10		2299
A61F2007/101	9	{for cooling organs in the body before or during surgery}	A61F7/10	A61F7/10		125
A61F7/103	9	{refillable}	A61F7/10	A61F7/10		351
A61F2007/105	10	{Closures specially adapted for icebags or packs}	A61F7/10	A61F7/10		85
A61F7/106	9	{self-cooling, e.g. using a chemical reaction}	A61F7/10	A61F7/10		388
A61F2007/108	9	{Cold packs, i.e. devices to be cooled or frozen in refrigerator or freezing compartment}	A61F7/10	A61F7/10		530
A61F7/12	8	Devices for heating or cooling internal body cavities	A61F7/12	A61F7/12		1704
A61F7/123	9	{using a flexible balloon containing the thermal element}	A61F7/12	A61F7/12		387
A61F2007/126	9	{for invasive application, e.g. for introducing into blood vessels}	A61F7/12	A61F7/12		855
A61F9/00	7	Methods or devices for treatment of the eyes; Devices for putting in contact-lenses; Devices to correct squinting; Apparatus to guide the blind; Protective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand (caps with means for protecting the eyes A42B1/0181; visors for helmets A42B3/22; eye baths A61H35/02; sunglasses or goggles having the same features as spectacles G02C)	A61F9/00	A61F9/00		2051
A61F9/0008	8	{Introducing ophthalmic products into the ocular cavity or retaining products therein (putting in contact lenses A61F9/0061; introducing or retaining media in cavities of the body in general A61M31/00)}	A61F9/00	A61F9/00		2243
A61F9/0017	9	{implantable in, or in contact with, the eye, e.g. ocular inserts}	A61F9/00	A61F9/00		2140
A61F9/0026	9	{Ophthalmic product dispenser attachments to facilitate positioning near the eye}	A61F9/00	A61F9/00		1015
A61F2009/0035	8	{Devices for immobilising a patient&apos;s head with respect to the instrument}	A61F9/00	A61F9/00		141
A61F2009/0043	9	{by supporting the instrument on the patient&apos;s head, e.g. head bands}	A61F9/00	A61F9/00		80
A61F2009/0052	10	{the instrument being supported on the patient&apos;s eye}	A61F9/00	A61F9/00		269
A61F9/0061	8	{Devices for putting-in contact lenses}	A61F9/00	A61F9/00		331
A61F9/007	8	Methods or devices for eye surgery	A61F9/007	A61F9/007		3342
A61F9/00709	9	{Instruments for removing foreign bodies (for removal of intra-ocular material A61F9/00736)}	A61F9/007	A61F9/007		208
A61F9/00718	9	{Restoration of lid function}	A61F9/007	A61F9/007		129
A61F9/00727	9	{Apparatus for retinal reattachment}	A61F9/007	A61F9/007		296
A61F9/00736	9	{Instruments for removal of intra-ocular material or intra-ocular injection, e.g. cataract instruments (A61F9/008 takes precedence)}	A61F9/007	A61F9/007		2286
A61F9/00745	10	{using mechanical vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic}	A61F9/007	A61F9/007		1196
A61F9/00754	10	{for cutting or perforating the anterior lens capsule, e.g. capsulotomes}	A61F9/007	A61F9/007		390
A61F9/00763	10	{with rotating or reciprocating cutting elements, e.g. concentric cutting needles (atherectomy cutting instruments A61B17/3207; endoscopic cutting instruments A61B17/320016)}	A61F9/007	A61F9/007		512
A61F9/00772	9	{Apparatus for restoration of tear ducts}	A61F9/007	A61F9/007		462
A61F9/00781	9	{Apparatus for modifying intraocular pressure, e.g. for glaucoma treatment (drainage implants in general A61M27/002)}	A61F9/007	A61F9/007		1600
A61F9/0079	9	{using non-laser electromagnetic radiation, e.g. non-coherent light or microwaves}	A61F9/007	A61F9/007		439
A61F9/008	9	using laser	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		2817
A61F9/00802	10	{for photoablation}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		403
A61F9/00804	11	{Refractive treatments}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		766
A61F9/00806	12	{Correction of higher orders}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		142
A61F9/00808	12	{Inducing higher orders, e.g. for correction of presbyopia}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		87
A61F9/0081	11	{Transplantation}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		62
A61F9/00812	11	{Inlays; Onlays; Intraocular lenses [IOL]}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		122
A61F9/00814	11	{Laser features or special beam parameters therefor}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		206
A61F9/00817	11	{Beam shaping with masks}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		226
A61F9/00819	12	{with photoablatable masks}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		83
A61F9/00821	10	{for coagulation}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		799
A61F9/00823	11	{Laser features or special beam parameters therefor}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		172
A61F9/00825	10	{for photodisruption}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		666
A61F9/00827	11	{Refractive correction, e.g. lenticle}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		467
A61F9/00829	12	{Correction of higher orders}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		79
A61F9/00831	11	{Transplantation}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		121
A61F9/00834	11	{Inlays; Onlays; Intraocular lenses [IOL]}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		186
A61F9/00836	11	{Flap cutting}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		269
A61F9/00838	11	{Correction of presbyopia}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		120
A61F9/0084	11	{Laser features or special beam parameters therefor}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		253
A61F2009/00842	10	{Permanent Structural Change [PSC] in index of refraction; Limit between ablation and plasma ignition}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		106
A61F2009/00844	10	{Feedback systems}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		460
A61F2009/00846	11	{Eyetracking}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		418
A61F2009/00848	11	{based on wavefront}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		149
A61F2009/00851	11	{Optical coherence topography [OCT]}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		339
A61F2009/00853	10	{Laser thermal keratoplasty or radial keratotomy}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		250
A61F2009/00855	10	{Calibration of the laser system}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		197
A61F2009/00857	11	{considering biodynamics}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		57
A61F2009/00859	11	{considering nomograms}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		65
A61F2009/00861	10	{adapted for treatment at a particular location}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		38
A61F2009/00863	11	{Retina}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		757
A61F2009/00865	11	{Sclera}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		170
A61F2009/00868	11	{Ciliary muscles or trabecular meshwork}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		253
A61F2009/0087	11	{Lens}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		642
A61F2009/00872	11	{Cornea}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		2167
A61F2009/00874	11	{Vitreous}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		203
A61F2009/00876	11	{Iris}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		77
A61F2009/00878	10	{Planning}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		170
A61F2009/0088	11	{based on wavefront}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		278
A61F2009/00882	11	{based on topography}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		312
A61F2009/00885	10	{for treating a particular disease}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		77
A61F2009/00887	11	{Cataract}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		483
A61F2009/00889	12	{Capsulotomy}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		177
A61F2009/00891	11	{Glaucoma}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		394
A61F2009/00893	11	{Keratoconus}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		67
A61F2009/00895	11	{Presbyopia}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		191
A61F2009/00897	10	{Scanning mechanisms or algorithms}	A61F9/008	A61F9/008		817
A61F9/009	10	Auxiliary devices making contact with the eyeball and coupling in laser light, {e.g. goniolenses (apparatus for eye examination A61B3/0008)}	A61F9/009	A61F9/009		660
A61F9/013	9	{Instruments} for compensation of ocular refraction (A61F9/008 takes precedence){; Instruments for use in cornea removal, for reshaping or performing incisions in the cornea}	A61F9/013	A61F9/013		789
A61F9/0133	10	{Knives or scalpels specially adapted therefor}	A61F9/013	A61F9/013		490
A61F9/0136	10	{Mechanical markers}	A61F9/013	A61F9/013		133
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A61F2009/021	9	{Goggles with prescription spectacle lenses}	A61F9/02	A61F9/02		127
A61F9/022	9	{Use of special optical filters, e.g. multiple layers, filters for protection against laser light or light from nuclear explosions, screens with different filter properties on different parts of the screen; Rotating slit-discs (optical filters per seG02B5/20)}	A61F9/02	A61F9/02		540
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A61F9/028	9	{Ventilation means}	A61F9/02	A61F9/02		643
A61F9/029	9	{Additional functions or features, e.g. protection for other parts of the face such as ears, nose or mouth; Screen wipers or cleaning devices}	A61F9/02	A61F9/02		1198
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A61F9/062	11	{with movable polarising filter discs}	A61F9/06	A61F9/06		49
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A61F9/065	10	{use of particular optical filters (A61F9/022, A61F9/062 take precedence)}	A61F9/06	A61F9/06		283
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A61F11/04	8	Methods or devices for enabling ear patients to achieve auditory perception through physiological senses other than hearing sense, e.g. through the touch sense {(electronic stimulation of auditory nerves&#160;A61N1/36036)}	A61F11/04	A61F11/04		393
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A61F11/145	10	{electric, e.g. for active noise reduction}	A61F11/14	A61F11/14		507
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A61F2013/00157	9	{for burns or skin transplants (A61F2013/00187 takes precedence; not adhering to the wound A61F2013/00217)}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		450
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A61F2013/00165	9	{not touching the wound}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		213
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A61F2013/00178	11	{hand-held CO2 cylinder, e.g. sparklet}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		6
A61F2013/00182	9	{with transparent part}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		317
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A61F2013/00195	10	{electric warmer}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		50
A61F2013/002	10	{with temperature control}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		47
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A61F2013/00229	10	{with alginate}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		111
A61F2013/00234	10	{metallic layer}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		54
A61F2013/00238	9	{characterised by way of knitting or weaving}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		396
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A61F2013/00246	9	{in a special way pervious to air or vapours}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		211
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A61F2013/00272	9	{protection of the body or articulation}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		282
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A61F2013/00285	9	{medication confinement}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		133
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A61F2013/00302	10	{devices for handling dressings}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		32
A61F2013/00306	10	{dressing for protection of the operator during surgical procedure}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		20
A61F2013/0031	10	{for handling common life objects, e.g. telephone}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		4
A61F2013/00314	9	{with surface treatments}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		45
A61F2013/00319	10	{to make surface hydrophobic}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		61
A61F2013/00323	10	{to make surface hydrophilic}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		44
A61F2013/00327	10	{to create projections or depressions in surface}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		104
A61F2013/00331	10	{lubricants}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		15
A61F2013/00336	10	{polymeric resins}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		23
A61F2013/0034	9	{with triboelectric materials}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		11
A61F2013/00344	10	{for increasing oxygen partial pressure}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		2
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A61F2013/00365	9	{use}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		30
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A61F2013/00408	11	{shield for protection against hypodermic needles}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		8
A61F2013/00412	10	{for use with needles, tubes or catheters}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		577
A61F2013/00417	11	{pierced by needle}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		41
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A61F2013/00429	10	{for conducting tests}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		51
A61F2013/00434	11	{Epicutaneous test}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		24
A61F2013/00438	11	{blood tests}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		9
A61F2013/00442	11	{using electrodes}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		24
A61F2013/00446	10	{for oriental medicine}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		39
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A61F2013/00455	11	{for protection of suture stitches}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		15
A61F2013/00459	11	{with cyano-acrylic adhesive}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		9
A61F2013/00463	10	{haemostatic}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		333
A61F2013/00468	11	{applying local pressure}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		320
A61F2013/00472	11	{with chemical means}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		220
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A61F2013/00493	11	{torso}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		15
A61F2013/00497	10	{eye patch}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		190
A61F2013/00502	11	{for eyelids}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		11
A61F2013/00506	10	{for treating warts}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		12
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A61F2013/00519	10	{for treating burn}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		327
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A61F2013/00527	11	{artificial skin}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		9
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A61F2013/00536	10	{for draining or irrigating wounds}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		449
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A61F2013/00561	11	{with adhesive connecting means}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		130
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A61F2013/00574	10	{shaped as a body part (A61F2013/00187 take precedence; use of plasters A61F2013/00365; containing means for different purposes A61F2013/00902)}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		77
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A61F2013/006	11	{Elastic modulus}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		31
A61F2013/00604	10	{Multilayer}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		431
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A61F2013/00617	11	{with different hardness}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		11
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A61F2013/00727	9	{means for wound humidity control}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		104
A61F2013/00731	10	{with absorbing pads}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		211
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A61F2013/00744	11	{containing non-woven}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		270
A61F2013/00748	10	{with hydrocolloids or superabsorbers}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		373
A61F2013/00753	11	{superabsorbent fabric of cloth}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		29
A61F2013/00757	10	{with absorbent adhesives}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		51
A61F2013/00761	10	{with permeable adhesive layers}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		46
A61F2013/00765	11	{continuous layer}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		14
A61F2013/0077	11	{arranged in lines}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		23
A61F2013/00774	11	{arranged in discrete dots}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		17
A61F2013/00778	11	{porous layers}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		33
A61F2013/00782	11	{with macroscopic openings}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		31
A61F2013/00787	10	{fumed silica}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		5
A61F2013/00791	10	{device for evaporation of essudates}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		5
A61F2013/00795	9	{special helping devices}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		74
A61F2013/008	10	{easy removing of the protection sheet}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		112
A61F2013/00804	11	{different adhesion of different adhesive layers}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		47
A61F2013/00808	11	{force step in removing the protection layer}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		14
A61F2013/00812	11	{perforate or breakable zones}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		77
A61F2013/00817	10	{handles or handling tabs}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		179
A61F2013/00821	11	{with hinge means}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		21
A61F2013/00825	10	{protection of wound surround}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		116
A61F2013/00829	10	{rigid or semi-rigid backing}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		126
A61F2013/00834	11	{as a frame}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		52
A61F2013/00838	10	{changing the adhesion force with strain value}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		19
A61F2013/00842	10	{for tearing off dressing of desired size}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		65
A61F2013/00846	9	{with transparent or translucent part}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		352
A61F2013/00851	10	{with grid or reference marks}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		66
A61F2013/00855	9	{pervious to air or vapours}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		167
A61F2013/00859	10	{with macroscopic openings}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		222
A61F2013/00863	10	{with pores}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		185
A61F2013/00868	10	{thin film}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		174
A61F2013/00872	10	{with controlled oxygen permeability}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		31
A61F2013/00876	10	{vapour permeability &gt;500 g/mg/24h}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		117
A61F2013/0088	11	{adjustable to a predetermined value}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		2
A61F2013/00885	10	{impervious, i.e. occlusive bandage}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		64
A61F2013/00889	11	{waterproof}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		82
A61F2013/00893	11	{viscoelastic oil-elastomer gel}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		8
A61F2013/00897	9	{package for individual plaster}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		108
A61F2013/00902	9	{containing means}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		173
A61F2013/00906	10	{for transcutaneous or transdermal drugs application}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		446
A61F2013/0091	10	{with disinfecting or anaesthetics means, e.g. anti-mycrobic}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		589
A61F2013/00914	10	{with deodorising or perfuming means}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		72
A61F2013/00919	10	{for physical therapy, e.g. cold or magnetic}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		320
A61F2013/00923	11	{triboelectricity}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		12
A61F2013/00927	10	{with biological activity, e.g. enzymes for debriding wounds or others, collagen or growth factors}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		228
A61F2013/00931	11	{chitin}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		78
A61F2013/00936	10	{metal}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		181
A61F2013/0094	10	{for sensing physical parameters}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		107
A61F2013/00944	11	{humidity;  moisture}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		72
A61F2013/00948	11	{Ph, e.g. acid}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		72
A61F2013/00953	11	{temperature}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		95
A61F2013/00957	11	{pressure}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		81
A61F2013/00961	11	{electrical conductivity}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		34
A61F2013/00965	11	{microbiological activity}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		26
A61F2013/0097	11	{oxygen content}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		24
A61F2013/00974	10	{for writing or drawing, e.g. labels}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		15
A61F2013/00978	9	{attachments assembly for prosthesis;  pouch, e.g. ostomy}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		29
A61F2013/00982	9	{anallergic or hypoallergic material}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		46
A61F13/00987	8	{Apparatus or processes for manufacturing non-adhesive dressings or bandages}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		587
A61F13/00991	9	{for treating webs, e.g. for moisturising, coating, impregnating or applying powder}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		296
A61F13/00995	10	{for mechanical treatments}	A61F13/00	A61F13/00		209
A61F13/01	8	Non-adhesive bandages or dressings	A61F13/01	A61F13/01		271
A61F13/01008	9	{characterised by the material}	A61F13/01	A61F13/01		596
A61F13/01012	10	{being made of natural material, e.g. cellulose-, protein-, collagen-based}	A61F13/01	A61F13/01		435
A61F13/01017	10	{synthetic, e.g. polymer based}	A61F13/01	A61F13/01		606
A61F13/01021	9	{characterised by the structure of the dressing}	A61F13/01	A61F13/01		685
A61F13/01025	10	{made of a single layer}	A61F13/01	A61F13/01		42
A61F13/01029	10	{made of multiple layers}	A61F13/01	A61F13/01		1033
A61F13/01034	9	{characterised by a property}	A61F13/01	A61F13/01		382
A61F13/01038	10	{Flexibility, stretchability or elasticity}	A61F13/01	A61F13/01		523
A61F13/01042	10	{Absorbency}	A61F13/01	A61F13/01		412
A61F13/01046	10	{Air-vapor permeability}	A61F13/01	A61F13/01		238
A61F13/02	8	Adhesive bandages or dressings	A61F13/02	A61F13/02		1770
A61F13/0203	9	with fluid retention members	A61F13/0203	A61F13/0203		1276
A61F13/0206	10	with absorbent fibrous layers, e.g. woven or non-woven absorbent pads or island dressings	A61F13/0206	A61F13/0206		1113
A61F13/0209	11	{comprising superabsorbent material}	A61F13/0206	A61F13/02		304
A61F13/0213	10	{the fluid retention member being a layer of hydrocolloid, gel forming material}	A61F13/0203	A61F13/02		537
A61F13/022	10	{having more than one layer with different fluid retention characteristics}	A61F13/0203	A61F13/02		411
A61F13/0223	10	{characterized by parametric properties of the fluid retention layer, e.g. absorbency, wicking capacity, liquid distribution}	A61F13/0203	A61F13/02		307
A61F13/0226	10	{characterised by the support layer}	A61F13/0203	A61F13/02		704
A61F13/023	9	{wound covering film layers without a fluid retention layer}	A61F13/02	A61F13/02		1253
A61F13/0233	10	{characterised by the oclusive layer skin contacting layer}	A61F13/02	A61F13/02		186
A61F13/0236	10	{characterised by the application/handling support layer}	A61F13/02	A61F13/02		162
A61F13/024	11	{the application or handling support layer being removable}	A61F13/02	A61F13/02		75
A61F13/0243	10	{characterised by the properties of the skin contacting layer, e.g. air-vapor permeability}	A61F13/02	A61F13/02		281
A61F13/0246	9	characterised by the skin-adhering layer	A61F13/0246	A61F13/0246		971
A61F13/025	10	{having a special distribution arrangement of the adhesive}	A61F13/0246	A61F13/02		420
A61F13/0253	10	{characterized by the adhesive material}	A61F13/0246	A61F13/02		799
A61F13/0256	10	{characterized by the parametric properties of the adhesive}	A61F13/0246	A61F13/02		147
A61F13/0259	9	{characterised by the release liner covering the skin adhering layer}	A61F13/02	A61F13/02		564
A61F13/0263	10	{especially adapted for island dressings}	A61F13/02	A61F13/02		145
A61F13/0266	10	{especially adapted for wound covering/occlusive dressings}	A61F13/02	A61F13/02		336
A61F13/0269	9	{Tapes for dressing attachment (for stoma bags A61F5/443; for nappies or sanitary towels A61F13/58; wound closure tapes A61B17/085; for surgical drapes A61B46/00; attaching catheters A61M25/02)}	A61F13/02	A61F13/02		319
A61F13/0273	9	{Adhesive bandages for winding around limb, trunk or head, e.g. cohesive}	A61F13/02	A61F13/02		561
A61F13/0276	9	{Apparatus or processes for manufacturing adhesive dressings or bandages}	A61F13/02	A61F13/02		513
A61F13/0279	10	{by attaching individual patches on moving webs}	A61F13/02	A61F13/02		65
A61F13/0283	10	{for making adhesive or cohesive tape or fabrics therefor, e.g. coating or mechanical treatments}	A61F13/02	A61F13/02		265
A61F13/0286	10	{manufacturing of non adhesive dressings}	A61F13/02	A61F13/02		79
A61F13/0289	10	{manufacturing of adhesive dressings}	A61F13/02	A61F13/02		602
A61F13/0293	10	{manufacturing of plaster of Paris}	A61F13/02	A61F13/02		13
A61F2013/0296	10	{for making transdermal patches (chemical processes excluded)}	A61F13/02	A61F13/02		302
A61F13/04	8	Plaster of Paris bandages; Other stiffening bandages (A61F13/06 - A61F13/15&#160;take precedence; orthopaedic casts made from stiffening bandages&#160;A61F5/01)	A61F13/04	A61F13/04		1223
A61F13/041	9	{Accessories for stiffening bandages, e.g. cast liners, heel-pieces}	A61F13/04	A61F13/04		463
A61F13/043	10	{Shoe-like cast covers; Cast socks (A61F15/004 takes precedence; shoe-like orthopaedic devices for protecting the feet against injuries after operations A61F5/0195; walking soles A61F13/045)}	A61F13/04	A61F13/04		109
A61F13/045	10	{Walking soles or heels}	A61F13/04	A61F13/04		130
A61F13/046	10	{Incorporated ventilation or cooling devices}	A61F13/04	A61F13/04		110
A61F13/048	10	{Braces for connecting two cast parts, e.g. hinged cast braces (ortheses A61F5/0102)}	A61F13/04	A61F13/04		63
A61F13/05	8	specially adapted for use with sub-pressure or over-pressure therapy, wound drainage or wound irrigation, e.g. for use with negative-pressure wound therapy [NPWT]	A61F13/05	A61F13/05		2061
A61F13/06	8	specially adapted for feet or legs; Corn-pads; Corn-rings	A61F13/06	A61F13/06		681
A61F13/061	9	{for knees (incorporating non-textile reinforcing elements, e.g. springs or stays, A61F5/0111; Patella supports)}	A61F13/06	A61F13/06		289
A61F13/062	10	{Openable readjustable}	A61F13/06	A61F13/06		155
A61F13/063	9	{Corn-pads; Corn-rings}	A61F13/06	A61F13/06		320
A61F13/064	9	{for feet (incorporating non-textile reinforcing elements, e.g. springs or stays A61F5/0111; corn-pads, corn-rings A61F13/063)}	A61F13/06	A61F13/06		377
A61F13/065	10	{Looped bandages around the forefoot (A61F13/068 takes precedence)}	A61F13/06	A61F13/06		151
A61F13/066	10	{for the ankle}	A61F13/06	A61F13/06		441
A61F13/067	10	{for the sole of the foot (rigid shoe insertions for supporting the sole A61F5/14)}	A61F13/06	A61F13/06		175
A61F13/068	10	{for the toes (toe correcting or spreading devices A61F5/019)}	A61F13/06	A61F13/06		341
A61F13/069	10	{Decubitus ulcer bandages}	A61F13/06	A61F13/06		484
A61F13/08	9	Elastic stockings; for contracting aneurisms	A61F13/08	A61F13/08		1340
A61F13/085	10	{Openable readjustable}	A61F13/08	A61F13/08		378
A61F13/10	8	specially adapted for fingers, hands or arms; Finger-stalls; Nail-protectors	A61F13/10	A61F13/10		471
A61F13/101	9	{for the elbow, e.g. decubitus ulcer bandages (A61F13/107 takes precedence)}	A61F13/10	A61F13/10		133
A61F13/102	10	{Openable readjustable}	A61F13/10	A61F13/10		65
A61F13/104	9	{for the hands or fingers (A61F13/107 takes precedence)}	A61F13/10	A61F13/10		237
A61F13/105	10	{for the fingers; Finger-stalls; Nail-protectors (devices for correcting deformities of the nails A61F5/11)}	A61F13/10	A61F13/10		588
A61F13/107	9	{for wrist support (incorporating non-textile reinforcing elements, e.g. springs or metal braces A61F5/0118); Compression devices for tennis elbow (epicondylitis)}	A61F13/10	A61F13/10		145
A61F13/108	10	{Openable readjustable}	A61F13/10	A61F13/10		190
A61F13/12	8	specially adapted for the head or neck	A61F13/12	A61F13/12		455
A61F13/122	9	{specially adapted for the face}	A61F13/12	A61F13/12		227
A61F13/124	10	{specially adapted for the eyes}	A61F13/12	A61F13/12		343
A61F13/126	10	{specially adapted for the nose}	A61F13/12	A61F13/12		178
A61F13/128	9	{specially adapted for the neck}	A61F13/12	A61F13/12		111
A61F13/14	8	specially adapted for the breast or abdomen (corsets or bandages for support of breast or abdomen A61F5/03)	A61F13/14	A61F13/14		397
A61F13/141	9	{Milk breast pads}	A61F13/14	A61F13/14		398
A61F13/143	9	{Thorax bandages or bandaging garments}	A61F13/14	A61F13/14		315
A61F13/145	10	{specially adapted for the female anatomy}	A61F13/14	A61F13/14		227
A61F13/146	9	{Shoulder bandages or bandaging garments}	A61F13/14	A61F13/14		124
A61F13/148	9	{Abdomen bandages or bandaging garments}	A61F13/14	A61F13/14		758
A61F13/15	8	Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		3668
A61F2013/15008	9	{characterized by the use}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		116
A61F2013/15016	10	{for breast;  pads for bras}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		393
A61F2013/15024	10	{for protecting the body against ulcers}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		126
A61F2013/15032	10	{as umbilical bandage}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		26
A61F2013/1504	11	{for avoiding contact with umbilical region}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		56
A61F2013/15048	10	{for protection against contamination, or protection in using body disinfecting wipes}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		278
A61F2013/15056	11	{for the protection for furniture, e.g. car seats, chairs, beds}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		89
A61F2013/15065	11	{for protecting in contaminated ambience, e.g. NBC or industrial chemicals}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		12
A61F2013/15073	10	{as drapes}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		74
A61F2013/15081	10	{as prophylaxis}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		26
A61F2013/15089	11	{as facial prophylaxis}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		10
A61F2013/15097	11	{as genital prophylaxis}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		73
A61F2013/15105	11	{as contraceptive, e.g. condom}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		8
A61F2013/15113	10	{for haemorrhoids}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		66
A61F2013/15121	10	{for mild incontinence}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		228
A61F2013/1513	10	{for anal discharge}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		156
A61F2013/15138	11	{for flatus, i.e. gas}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		24
A61F2013/15146	10	{for urine collection}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		409
A61F2013/15154	10	{for hospitalised patients}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		118
A61F2013/15162	10	{for jaundice phototherapy, i.e. UV light-permeable or transparent materials}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		6
A61F2013/1517	10	{for puerperae, i.e. after childbirth}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		60
A61F2013/15178	10	{for prevention and therapy of hip dysplasia or subluxation}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		18
A61F2013/15186	10	{for animals}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		134
A61F2013/15195	10	{as swimwear}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		24
A61F13/15203	9	{Properties of the article, e.g. stiffness or absorbency (chemical aspects A61L15/00)}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		1392
A61F13/15211	10	{soluble or disintegratable in liquid}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		354
A61F2013/15219	11	{by mechanical separation of water resistant parts}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		20
A61F2013/15227	11	{by its solubility in particular Ph solution}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		12
A61F2013/15235	11	{by its solubility in water}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		85
A61F2013/15243	10	{printed or coloured, e.g. to match skin}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		207
A61F13/15252	10	{compostable or biodegradable}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		373
A61F2013/1526	11	{compostable}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		37
A61F13/15268	10	{reusable (with separable parts A61F13/505)}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		369
A61F2013/15276	10	{washable}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		195
A61F2013/15284	10	{characterized by quantifiable properties}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		202
A61F2013/15292	11	{Resistance, i.e. modulus or strength}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		189
A61F2013/153	12	{in dry conditions}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		25
A61F2013/15308	12	{in wet conditions, i.e. wet strength}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		36
A61F2013/15317	12	{Wet compressibility, i.e. void volume/gr}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		8
A61F2013/15325	12	{Stress relaxation or compression recovery}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		56
A61F2013/15333	12	{to hot, e.g. 90 decC washing procedures}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		6
A61F2013/15341	12	{to fire or flame}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		9
A61F2013/15349	13	{with controlled smoke emission}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		2
A61F2013/15357	11	{Stiffness, e.g. Taber rigidity}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		175
A61F2013/15365	11	{Dimensions}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		285
A61F2013/15373	12	{Calliper, i.e. thickness}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		179
A61F2013/15382	13	{Reduced thickness}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		100
A61F2013/1539	12	{being expandable}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		136
A61F2013/15398	12	{for giving the illusion of a thick absorbent pad}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		2
A61F2013/15406	11	{Basis weight}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		506
A61F2013/15414	11	{Bulk thickness}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		60
A61F2013/15422	11	{Density}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		313
A61F2013/1543	12	{with a density gradient in the horizontal plane}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		82
A61F2013/15439	12	{with a density gradient in the vertical plane}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		32
A61F2013/15447	11	{Fibre dimension, e.g. denier or tex}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		150
A61F2013/15455	12	{Volume-to-fibre surface area ratio}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		3
A61F2013/15463	11	{Absorbency}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		492
A61F2013/15471	12	{Total capacity}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		58
A61F2013/15479	12	{Drip capacity}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		6
A61F2013/15487	11	{Capillary properties, e.g. wicking}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		91
A61F2013/15495	12	{pore dimension}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		53
A61F2013/15504	12	{with a porosity gradient in the vertical or horizontal plane}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		31
A61F2013/15512	12	{with specific hydrophilicity}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		31
A61F2013/1552	12	{with specific diffusion velocity}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		30
A61F2013/15528	12	{with specific capillary or osmotic pressure}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		11
A61F2013/15536	12	{with a capillarity gradient in the vertical or horizontal plane}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		34
A61F2013/15544	11	{Permeability}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		80
A61F2013/15552	12	{Air permeability}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		279
A61F2013/1556	12	{Water permeability}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		80
A61F2013/15569	11	{Adhesivity}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		39
A61F13/15577	9	{Apparatus or processes for manufacturing}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		1811
A61F13/15585	10	{of babies&apos; napkins, e.g. diapers (A61F13/15617&#160;-&#160;A61F13/15804 take precedence)}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		622
A61F13/15593	11	{having elastic ribbons fixed thereto; Devices for applying the ribbons}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		866
A61F13/15601	12	{the ribbons being applied transversely to the direction of the movement of the webs the diapers are being made of}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		128
A61F13/15609	12	{the ribbons being applied in an irregular path}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		122
A61F13/15617	10	{Making absorbent pads from fibres or pulverulent material with or without treatment of the fibres}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		485
A61F13/15626	11	{Making fibrous pads without outer layers}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		200
A61F13/15634	11	{Making fibrous pads between sheets or webs}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		224
A61F13/15642	11	{by depositing continuous layers or pads of fibrous material on single sheets or webs}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		161
A61F13/1565	11	{by depositing continuous layers of fibrous material between webs, e.g. wrapping layers of fibrous material}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		135
A61F13/15658	11	{Forming continuous, e.g. composite, fibrous webs, e.g. involving the application of pulverulent material on parts thereof}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		645
A61F13/15666	10	{Wrapping formed fibrous webs or pads, e.g. the pads being formed by uniting pad pieces cut from fibrous webs}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		73
A61F13/15674	11	{by wrapping webs or pads between webs moving in their longitudinal direction}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		56
A61F13/15682	11	{by folding webs, moving in their longitudinal direction, around webs or pads}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		133
A61F13/15691	11	{by inserting webs or pads in a tube or a netting, e.g. involving forming of the tube or netting}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		49
A61F13/15699	10	{Forming webs by bringing together several webs, e.g. by laminating or folding several webs, with or without additional treatment of the webs}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		1316
A61F13/15707	10	{Mechanical treatment, e.g. notching, twisting, compressing, shaping}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		725
A61F2013/15715	11	{Shaping or making outer layers}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		122
A61F13/15723	11	{Partitioning batts; Cutting}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		746
A61F13/15731	11	{Treating webs, e.g. for giving them a fibrelike appearance, e.g. by embossing}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		521
A61F13/15739	11	{Sealing, e.g. involving cutting}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		580
A61F13/15747	11	{Folding; Pleating; Coiling; Stacking; Packaging}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		878
A61F13/15756	10	{Applying tabs, strips, tapes, loops; Knotting the ends of pads}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		685
A61F13/15764	10	{Transferring, feeding or handling devices; Drives}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		1023
A61F13/15772	10	{Control}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		393
A61F2013/1578	11	{via optical means associated to computer coordinator}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		30
A61F2013/15788	11	{of the presence of the article or components}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		19
A61F2013/15796	11	{of the alignment or position of article or components}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		46
A61F13/15804	10	{Plant, e.g. involving several steps}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		807
A61F2013/15813	11	{with modular lines}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		117
A61F2013/15821	10	{characterized by the apparatus for manufacturing}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		825
A61F2013/15829	11	{using pressure liquid jet}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		44
A61F2013/15837	11	{using solvent}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		11
A61F2013/15845	11	{using a specific cam for programming the apparatus}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		7
A61F2013/15853	11	{using a specific computer algorithm for programming the apparatus}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		6
A61F2013/15861	11	{for bonding}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		147
A61F2013/15869	12	{with ultrasonic energy}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		253
A61F2013/15878	12	{by thermal bonding}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		252
A61F2013/15886	13	{by spot bonding}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		38
A61F2013/15894	13	{by infrared radiation}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		6
A61F2013/15902	13	{with specific parameters, e.g. temperature, pressure}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		6
A61F2013/1591	12	{via adhesive}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		305
A61F2013/15918	11	{for die cutting}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		72
A61F2013/15926	11	{for vacuum forming}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		75
A61F2013/15934	11	{for making non-woven}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		133
A61F2013/15943	12	{by air-laid technique}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		53
A61F2013/15951	12	{by wet-laid technique}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		29
A61F2013/15959	12	{by spunbond technique}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		84
A61F2013/15967	12	{by meltblown technique}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		101
A61F2013/15975	12	{by non-bonded and deformable technique}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		3
A61F2013/15983	12	{by hydroentangled technique}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		47
A61F2013/15991	12	{in making composite multi-layered product}	A61F13/15	A61F13/15		128
A61F2013/16	9	{Sanitary towels;  Means for supporting or fastening them}	A61F13/15	A61F13/16		219
A61F13/20	9	Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		346
A61F13/2002	10	{characterised by the use}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		48
A61F13/2005	11	{specially adapted for the nose cavity}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		149
A61F13/2008	11	{specially adapted for the oral cavity}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		82
A61F13/2011	11	{specially adapted for anal cavity}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		80
A61F2013/2014	11	{for endoscopic procedures}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		34
A61F13/2017	11	{specially adapted for the ear cavity}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		18
A61F13/202	11	{Catamenial tampons (A61F13/2022-A61F13/34 take precedence)}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		409
A61F13/2022	10	{characterised by the shape}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		178
A61F13/2025	11	{adapted to change of shape once expelled of the applicator}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		22
A61F13/2028	11	{adapted to change of shape after absorption of liquid}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		38
A61F13/2031	11	{having depressions or elevations, e.g. dots, lines}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		30
A61F13/2034	11	{having grooves or ribs, having a main axis in the longitudinal direction}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		64
A61F13/2037	11	{having grooves or ribs, having a main axis in the radial direction}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		56
A61F13/204	11	{having an external member remaining outside the body cavity, e.g. for form fitting or leakage prevention (withdrawal strings persee A61F13/34)}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		47
A61F13/2042	11	{having a central tubular opening}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		46
A61F13/2045	11	{Cup-shaped type tampons (non-absorbent catamenial cups A61F5/4553)}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		43
A61F13/2048	11	{Ball-shaped tampons}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		65
A61F13/2051	10	{characterised by the material or the structure of the inner absorbing core}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		1070
A61F13/2054	11	{made by compressing a not-rolled web or pledged}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		24
A61F13/2057	11	{made of foam}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		44
A61F13/206	11	{Tampons made of rolled-up material}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		195
A61F13/2062	11	{Tampons made from folded lengths of material, e.g. of string}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		33
A61F13/2065	11	{Tampons folded from sheets of material (A61F13/206 takes precedence)}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		73
A61F13/2068	11	{Tampons made from several layers (A61F13/2065, A61F13/206 take precedence)}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		129
A61F13/2071	10	{characterised by the material or the structure of the outer layer}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		153
A61F13/2074	10	{impregnated with hydrophobic, hydrophilic, skin enhancers, medicinal etc. substances}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		179
A61F13/2077	10	{having a visual effect, e.g. printed or embossed}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		57
A61F13/208	10	{having means for avoiding leakage, e.g. liquid impermeable withdrawal end (A61F13/204 takes precedence)}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		55
A61F13/2082	10	{Apparatus or processes of manufacturing}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		286
A61F13/2085	11	{Catamenial tampons}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		502
A61F13/2088	12	{shaping the tampon by compressing}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		86
A61F13/2091	12	{providing grooves on the tampon}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		30
A61F13/2094	12	{rolling a web material to form a tampon}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		46
A61F13/2097	12	{method of manufacturing tampon applicators}	A61F13/20	A61F13/20		54
A61F13/26	10	Means for inserting tampons {, i.e. applicators}	A61F13/26	A61F13/26		657
A61F13/263	11	{with reduced length before use, e.g. with folding rod}	A61F13/26	A61F13/26		100
A61F13/266	11	{Insertion devices, e.g. rods or plungers, separate from the tampon}	A61F13/26	A61F13/26		253
A61F13/28	11	with lubricating means	A61F13/28	A61F13/28		75
A61F13/34	10	Means for withdrawing tampons {, e.g. withdrawal strings}	A61F13/34	A61F13/34		311
A61F13/36	9	Surgical swabs, e.g. for absorbency or packing body cavities during surgery (A61F13/38, A61M35/006 take precedence)	A61F13/36	A61F13/36		648
A61F13/38	9	Swabs having a stick-type handle {, e.g. cotton tips}(A61M35/006 takes precedence)	A61F13/38	A61F13/38		946
A61F13/385	10	{Apparatus or processes of manufacturing}	A61F13/38	A61F13/38		159
A61F13/42	9	with wetness indicator or alarm	A61F13/42	A61F13/42		2404
A61F2013/421	10	{the alarm being a temperature change}	A61F13/42	A61F13/42		119
A61F2013/422	10	{the alarm being a colour change}	A61F13/42	A61F13/42		287
A61F2013/423	10	{the alarm being a volume change or a movement of a component}	A61F13/42	A61F13/42		45
A61F2013/424	10	{having an electronic device}	A61F13/42	A61F13/42		905
A61F2013/425	10	{being also a toilet training aid}	A61F13/42	A61F13/42		96
A61F2013/426	10	{Moisture sensitive polymers}	A61F13/42	A61F13/42		75
A61F2013/427	10	{pH indicator}	A61F13/42	A61F13/42		124
A61F2013/428	10	{for articles with superabsorbent materials}	A61F13/42	A61F13/42		42
A61F2013/429	10	{Thermochromic materials, e.g. ink or dye}	A61F13/42	A61F13/42		56
A61F13/44	9	with radio-opaque material or signalling means for residual material	A61F13/44	A61F13/44		362
A61F13/45	9	characterised by the shape (cup-shaped type tampons A61F13/2045)	A61F13/45	A61F13/45		249
A61F2013/4506	10	{special configurations using catheter or tube}	A61F13/45	A61F13/45		28
A61F2013/4512	10	{folded in special shape during use (A61F13/534, A61F13/551, A61F13/56, A61F13/15747  take precedence)}	A61F13/45	A61F13/45		162
A61F2013/4518	11	{formed from two separated panels}	A61F13/45	A61F13/45		19
A61F2013/4525	12	{by front and rear joined laterally at the crotch}	A61F13/45	A61F13/45		7
A61F2013/4531	12	{by lateral panels joined at the centreline, i.e. along the longitudinal axis}	A61F13/45	A61F13/45		13
A61F2013/4537	11	{with aeration ducts}	A61F13/45	A61F13/45		11
A61F2013/4543	11	{with a special transverse section (A61F13/534 takes precedence)}	A61F13/45	A61F13/45		34
A61F2013/455	12	{having a "W" shape}	A61F13/45	A61F13/45		47
A61F2013/4556	12	{having a "M" shape}	A61F13/45	A61F13/45		10
A61F2013/4562	12	{cup-shaped}	A61F13/45	A61F13/45		41
A61F2013/4568	11	{three-dimensional;  with split absorbent core}	A61F13/45	A61F13/45		72
A61F2013/4575	12	{connected by elastic means}	A61F13/45	A61F13/45		21
A61F2013/4581	12	{with absorbent core in separated pieces}	A61F13/45	A61F13/45		65
A61F2013/4587	10	{with channels or deep spot depressions on the upper surface (A61F13/4704 and A61F13/49001 take precedence)}	A61F13/45	A61F13/45		104
A61F2013/4593	10	{allowing introduction of medical instruments without removing the absorbent article}	A61F13/45	A61F13/45		61
A61F13/47	10	Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins (A61F13/49 takes precedence)	A61F13/47	A61F13/47		1010
A61F13/4702	11	{having a reinforcing member}	A61F13/47	A61F13/47		309
A61F13/4704	11	{having preferential bending zones, e.g. fold lines or grooves}	A61F13/47	A61F13/47		479
A61F2013/4706	11	{enlarged in the anal area}	A61F13/47	A61F13/47		53
A61F2013/4708	11	{Panty-liner}	A61F13/47	A61F13/47		409
A61F13/471	11	specially adapted for male use	A61F13/471	A61F13/471		637
A61F13/472	11	specially adapted for female use	A61F13/472	A61F13/472		2135
A61F13/47209	12	{having only interlabial part, i.e. with no extralabial parts}	A61F13/472	A61F13/472		255
A61F13/47218	12	{with a raised crotch region, e.g. hump}	A61F13/472	A61F13/472		408
A61F13/47227	13	{for interlabial use}	A61F13/472	A61F13/472		347
A61F13/47236	12	{characterised by an unusual contour}	A61F13/472	A61F13/472		216
A61F13/47245	13	{with asymmetry around the x or y axis}	A61F13/472	A61F13/472		193
A61F13/47254	14	{with a tanga shape}	A61F13/472	A61F13/472		172
A61F13/47263	12	{with activating means, e.g. elastic, heat or chemical activatable means}	A61F13/472	A61F13/472		238
A61F13/47272	12	{with a longitudinal raised end, e.g. cup-shaped gluteal groove (for edge leakage prevention A61F13/494)}	A61F13/472	A61F13/472		234
A61F2013/47281	12	{with internal collecting device}	A61F13/472	A61F13/472		66
A61F2013/4729	12	{combining catamenial pad and tampon}	A61F13/472	A61F13/472		56
A61F13/474	11	adjustable	A61F13/474	A61F13/474		252
A61F13/475	11	characterised by edge leakage prevention means	A61F13/475	A61F13/475		512
A61F13/4751	12	{the means preventing fluid flow in a transversal direction}	A61F13/475	A61F13/475		133
A61F13/4752	13	{the means being an upstanding barrier}	A61F13/475	A61F13/475		288
A61F13/4753	14	{the barrier being not integral with the topsheet or backsheet}	A61F13/475	A61F13/475		184
A61F13/4755	13	{the means being a flat barrier on or inside the absorbent article, e.g. backsheet wrapped around the edges}	A61F13/475	A61F13/475		171
A61F13/4756	13	{the means consisting of grooves, e.g. channels, depressions or embossments, resulting in a heterogeneous surface level}	A61F13/475	A61F13/475		473
A61F13/4757	13	{the means being located outside the perimeter of the absorbent core (A61F13/4752 takes precedence)}	A61F13/475	A61F13/475		94
A61F13/4758	12	{the means preventing fluid flow in a longitudinal direction}	A61F13/475	A61F13/475		308
A61F13/476	11	characterised by encircling the crotch region of the undergarment, e.g. with flaps	A61F13/476	A61F13/476		653
A61F13/49	10	specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers, nappies	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		2066
A61F13/49001	11	{having preferential bending zones, e.g. fold lines or grooves}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		348
A61F13/49003	11	{Reusable, washable fabric diapers}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		364
A61F13/49004	12	{with fastening means}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		474
A61F13/49006	12	{the reusable article being in the form of pants or briefs, e.g. slip or panty for light incontinence}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		287
A61F13/49007	11	{Form-fitting, self-adjusting disposable diapers}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		425
A61F13/49009	12	{with elastic means}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		594
A61F13/49011	13	{the elastic means is located at the waist region}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		1232
A61F13/49012	14	{the elastic means being elastic panels}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		424
A61F13/49014	13	{the elastic means is located at the side panels}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		317
A61F13/49015	14	{the elastic means being elastic panels}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		341
A61F13/49017	13	{the elastic means being located at the crotch region}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		885
A61F13/49019	13	{the elastic means being placed longitudinally, transversely or diagonally over the article}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		368
A61F13/4902	13	{characterised by the elastic material}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		856
A61F2013/49022	14	{being elastomeric sheet}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		154
A61F2013/49023	15	{being textured, e.g. corrugated}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		93
A61F2013/49025	14	{having multiple elastic strands}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		231
A61F2013/49026	15	{with variable spacing}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		50
A61F2013/49028	15	{with different tensile stress}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		81
A61F2013/4903	15	{being a net}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		13
A61F2013/49031	14	{being elastic in longitudinal direction}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		221
A61F2013/49033	14	{being elastic in transversal direction}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		126
A61F2013/49034	14	{being elastic in both the transversal and longitudinal direction}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		25
A61F2013/49036	14	{having a inelastic zone by deactivating the elastic property}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		44
A61F2013/49038	13	{the elastic means is located all around the absorbent article&apos;s perimeter}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		72
A61F2013/49039	13	{the elastic means is located around the target zone}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		48
A61F2013/49041	13	{having a specific location other than covered by groups A61F13/49011 - A61F13/49019}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		50
A61F2013/49042	12	{with only stretchable part, i.e. part being not elastic but only extensible with not a full recovery of its original length}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		68
A61F2013/49044	13	{being stretchable non-elastic panels, (A61F13/4902 takes precedence)}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		40
A61F2013/49046	14	{at the crotch}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		42
A61F2013/49047	14	{at the ears}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		27
A61F2013/49049	14	{on the hips}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		15
A61F2013/4905	14	{at the waist}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		26
A61F2013/49052	13	{having a specific direction of stretchability}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		9
A61F2013/49053	14	{being stretchable in the longitudinal direction or machine direction, i.e. longitudinal}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		12
A61F2013/49055	14	{being stretchable in transversal direction or cross machine direction}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		15
A61F2013/49057	14	{being stretchable in both longitudinal and transversal direction}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		26
A61F13/49058	11	{characterised by the modular concept of constructing the diaper}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		151
A61F13/4906	12	{the diaper having an outer chassis forming the diaper and an independent absorbent structure attached to the chassis}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		140
A61F13/49061	13	{the diaper having one or two waist members forming the diaper waist region and an independent absorbent structure attached to the one or two waist members forming the crotch region}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		197
A61F2013/49063	12	{the diaper having decoupled components}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		127
A61F2013/49065	13	{being joined by a transverse line}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		19
A61F2013/49066	13	{being joined by an area of low stiffness}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		17
A61F2013/49068	11	{characterized by the shape of the outline}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		39
A61F2013/49069	12	{being rectangular, i.e. parallelepiped}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		30
A61F2013/49071	12	{being triangular}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		10
A61F2013/49073	12	{being trapezoidal}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		11
A61F2013/49074	12	{hourglass;  dog bone-shaped}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		107
A61F2013/49076	12	{as "I"-shaped}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		331
A61F2013/49077	12	{as "T"-shaped}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		81
A61F2013/49079	12	{as backbone-shape}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		8
A61F2013/4908	13	{concave}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		26
A61F2013/49082	12	{being a complex shape not covered by the other groups A61F2013/49068-A61F2013/4908}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		43
A61F2013/49084	11	{conformable}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		40
A61F2013/49085	12	{with a multiplicity of rounded, i.e. spherical elements}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		8
A61F2013/49087	11	{having breakable lateral stitches or panels}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		86
A61F2013/49088	11	{characterized by the leg opening}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		106
A61F2013/4909	12	{being asymmetric leg openings}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		17
A61F2013/49092	12	{comprising leg cuffs}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		182
A61F2013/49093	13	{having multiple barriers}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		80
A61F2013/49095	12	{Being formed by lateral sleets}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		15
A61F2013/49096	11	{with braces}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		18
A61F2013/49098	11	{Other Details not otherwise provided of the absorbent articles specially adapted to be worn around the waist}	A61F13/49	A61F13/49		74
A61F13/491	11	specially adapted for gender distinct urine discharge pattern	A61F13/491	A61F13/491		262
A61F13/4915	12	{specially adapted for male use}	A61F13/491	A61F13/491		193
A61F13/493	11	adjustable {by adding or removing material, e.g. umbilical cord arrangements (adjustable by the fastening A61F13/5638, A61F13/5655)}	A61F13/493	A61F13/493		401
A61F13/494	11	characterised by edge leakage prevention means	A61F13/494	A61F13/494		683
A61F13/49406	12	{the edge leakage prevention means being at the crotch region}	A61F13/494	A61F13/494		437
A61F13/49413	13	{the edge leakage prevention means being an upstanding barrier}	A61F13/494	A61F13/494		689
A61F13/4942	14	{the barrier not being integral with the top- or back-sheet}	A61F13/494	A61F13/494		409
A61F13/49426	14	{the barrier having an absorbent medium}	A61F13/494	A61F13/494		141
A61F2013/49433	14	{the barrier having variable heights}	A61F13/494	A61F13/494		20
A61F2013/4944	14	{having multiple barriers}	A61F13/494	A61F13/494		83
A61F13/49446	13	{the edge leakage prevention means being an impermeable sheet or impermeable part of a sheet placed on or under the top sheet (A61F13/49413 takes precedence)}	A61F13/494	A61F13/494		99
A61F13/49453	14	{the edge leakage prevention sheet being combined with the impermeable backing sheet, e.g. integral with the backing sheet}	A61F13/494	A61F13/494		78
A61F13/4946	13	{the edge leakage prevention means being an absorbent medium (A61F13/49426 takes precedence)}	A61F13/494	A61F13/494		146
A61F13/49466	12	{the edge leakage prevention means being at the waist region}	A61F13/494	A61F13/494		389
A61F13/49473	12	{the edge leakage prevention means having a continuous closed form, e.g. circle, ellipse, rectangle}	A61F13/494	A61F13/494		180
A61F2013/4948	12	{the edge leakage prevention means being elastic}	A61F13/494	A61F13/494		218
A61F2013/49486	12	{the edge leakage prevention means being padded}	A61F13/494	A61F13/494		30
A61F2013/49493	12	{the edge leakage prevention means being or forming three-dimensional barrier with raised lateral side-or end-wall}	A61F13/494	A61F13/494		81
A61F13/495	11	with faecal cavity	A61F13/495	A61F13/495		789
A61F2013/4951	12	{with internal barriers}	A61F13/495	A61F13/495		60
A61F2013/4953	12	{with rear faecal part separate from front urinary part}	A61F13/495	A61F13/495		93
A61F2013/4955	12	{with separable, disposable upper body layer}	A61F13/495	A61F13/495		38
A61F2013/4956	12	{with vertical spacer or separator keeping other components out of contact}	A61F13/495	A61F13/495		71
A61F2013/4958	12	{with a faecal management layer}	A61F13/495	A61F13/495		119
A61F13/496	11	in the form of pants or briefs	A61F13/496	A61F13/496		3831
A61F13/4963	12	{characterized by the seam}	A61F13/496	A61F13/496		380
A61F2013/4966	12	{with intentionally damp topsheet}	A61F13/496	A61F13/496		76
A61F13/505	9	with separable parts, e.g. combination of disposable and reusable parts (A61F13/20{, A61F13/49003} take precedence)	A61F13/505	A61F13/505		1494
A61F2013/5055	10	{Possibility of doubling or putting in new pieces}	A61F13/505	A61F13/505		224
A61F13/51	9	characterised by the outer layers of the pads (A61F13/20 takes precedence)	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		829
A61F2013/51002	10	{with special fibres}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		76
A61F2013/51004	11	{characterized by the length of the fibres}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		31
A61F2013/51007	11	{characterized by the orientation of fibres}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		41
A61F2013/51009	11	{characterized by the shape of the fibres}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		39
A61F2013/51011	12	{characterized by the count of the fibres, e.g. denier or tex}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		61
A61F2013/51014	11	{characterized by the connection between the fibres}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		38
A61F2013/51016	12	{followed by a distension heat treatment}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		4
A61F2013/51019	11	{being cellulosic material}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		119
A61F2013/51021	12	{being chemically modified}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		21
A61F2013/51023	11	{being polymeric fibres}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		86
A61F2013/51026	12	{being in thermoplastic material}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		95
A61F2013/51028	12	{being bicomponent}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		58
A61F2013/5103	12	{being hydrophobic}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		98
A61F2013/51033	12	{being hydrophilic}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		65
A61F2013/51035	12	{being biodegradable, e.g. Rayon, polylactate, dioxanone}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		68
A61F2013/51038	11	{being a mixture of fibres}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		56
A61F2013/5104	12	{with pulp and polymeric fibres}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		43
A61F2013/51042	12	{with hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibres}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		152
A61F2013/51045	12	{with thermoplastic binder}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		7
A61F2013/51047	12	{with antibacterial agents}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		39
A61F2013/5105	12	{with mineral or inert material}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		16
A61F2013/51052	12	{having different diameters}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		12
A61F2013/51054	12	{having different densities}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		4
A61F2013/51057	12	{having different ratio of fibres}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		12
A61F2013/51059	10	{being sprayed with chemicals}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		73
A61F2013/51061	11	{for rendering the surface hydrophobic}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		126
A61F2013/51064	12	{in the legs area}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		3
A61F2013/51066	11	{for rendering the surface hydrophilic}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		170
A61F2013/51069	12	{by hydrophilisation with plasma or corona discharge}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		27
A61F2013/51071	11	{with anti-static agents}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		4
A61F2013/51073	11	{with lubricants}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		18
A61F2013/51076	11	{with perfumes or odour-masking agents}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		36
A61F2013/51078	10	{being embossed}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		267
A61F2013/5108	11	{in grids}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		18
A61F2013/51083	11	{in point}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		24
A61F2013/51085	11	{in diamonds}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		13
A61F2013/51088	11	{in very fine microtexture}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		21
A61F2013/5109	10	{with odour control}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		83
A61F2013/51092	10	{characterized by the dimensions}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		30
A61F2013/51095	10	{being metallic}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		29
A61F2013/51097	10	{with high friction coefficient for fixation of the bandage}	A61F13/51	A61F13/51		35
A61F13/511	10	Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		1424
A61F13/51104	11	{the top sheet having a three-dimensional cross-section, e.g. corrugations, embossments, recesses or projections}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		751
A61F13/51108	12	{the top sheet having corrugations or embossments having one axis relatively longer than the other axis, e.g. forming channels or grooves in a longitudinal direction}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		304
A61F13/51113	11	{comprising an additive, e.g. lotion or odour control (A61F13/51108 takes precedence)}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		563
A61F2013/51117	12	{the lotion having skin care properties}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		132
A61F13/51121	11	{characterised by the material}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		977
A61F2013/51126	12	{being nets}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		36
A61F2013/5113	12	{being foams}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		30
A61F2013/51134	13	{the foam being compressed and expandable, e.g. a cellulosic sponge}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		4
A61F2013/51139	12	{being woven or knitted fabrics}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		123
A61F2013/51143	12	{being papers}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		20
A61F2013/51147	12	{being polymeric films}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		117
A61F2013/51152	12	{having specific distance between the fibres}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		10
A61F2013/51156	12	{having integrally attached}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		8
A61F13/5116	11	{being formed of multiple layers (A61F13/5123 takes precedence)}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		666
A61F2013/51165	12	{with the combination of films and nonwovens}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		121
A61F2013/51169	13	{the nonwoven being hydroentangled or needlingentangled to the film}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		15
A61F2013/51173	12	{with the combination of polymeric films}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		21
A61F2013/51178	12	{with the combination of nonwoven webs}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		195
A61F2013/51182	12	{with non-continuous bonding}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		57
A61F2013/51186	11	{specially shaped topsheets}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		92
A61F2013/51191	12	{Self-sealing top layers}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		1
A61F2013/51195	12	{not contacting the absorber}	A61F13/511	A61F13/511		18
A61F13/512	11	characterised by its apertures, e.g. perforations	A61F13/512	A61F13/512		962
A61F13/5121	12	{characterised by the vertical shape of the apertures, e.g. three dimensional apertures, e.g. macro-apertures}	A61F13/512	A61F13/512		142
A61F13/5122	13	{and comprising secondary apertures, e.g. macro-apertures in combination with microapertures}	A61F13/512	A61F13/512		40
A61F13/5123	12	{the apertures being formed on a multilayer top sheet}	A61F13/512	A61F13/512		196
A61F13/5125	13	{the apertures not being formed through the complete thickness of the topsheet, e.g. blind holes (blind holes in a single layered topsheet A61F13/51104)}	A61F13/512	A61F13/512		50
A61F13/5126	12	{characterised by the planar distribution of the apertures, e.g. in a predefined pattern}	A61F13/512	A61F13/512		161
A61F2013/5127	12	{characterized by the dimension of apertures}	A61F13/512	A61F13/512		125
A61F2013/5128	12	{characterized by open targets or acquisitions or vulnerability zones}	A61F13/512	A61F13/512		36
A61F13/513	11	{characterised by its function or properties, e.g. stretchability, breathability, rewet, visual effect;} having areas of different permeability	A61F13/513	A61F13/513		778
A61F13/51305	12	{having areas of different permeability}	A61F13/513	A61F13/513		384
A61F13/51311	13	{the permeability gradient being in the vertical direction}	A61F13/513	A61F13/513		40
A61F2013/51316	12	{with low friction coefficient}	A61F13/513	A61F13/513		16
A61F2013/51322	12	{being elastomeric or stretchable}	A61F13/513	A61F13/513		119
A61F2013/51327	13	{in only one specific direction}	A61F13/513	A61F13/513		10
A61F2013/51333	13	{in only specific parts or sections of the top layer}	A61F13/513	A61F13/513		17
A61F2013/51338	12	{having improved touch or feeling, e.g. smooth film}	A61F13/513	A61F13/513		190
A61F2013/51344	13	{with pile webs or velvet-like tissues}	A61F13/513	A61F13/513		20
A61F2013/5135	12	{with flame retardant agents or fire extinguishing agents}	A61F13/513	A61F13/513		1
A61F2013/51355	12	{for improving fluid flow}	A61F13/513	A61F13/513		155
A61F2013/51361	13	{with pleats or folds}	A61F13/513	A61F13/513		30
A61F2013/51366	13	{with hydrophilic lower face}	A61F13/513	A61F13/513		25
A61F2013/51372	13	{with valve or valve-like upper layer;  Tapered capillary structures}	A61F13/513	A61F13/513		56
A61F2013/51377	12	{having decoration properties}	A61F13/513	A61F13/513		74
A61F2013/51383	12	{being adapted for female properties}	A61F13/513	A61F13/513		59
A61F2013/51388	12	{being adapted to male properties}	A61F13/513	A61F13/513		13
A61F13/51394	12	{creating a visual effect, e.g. having a printed or coloured topsheet, printed or coloured sub-layer but being visible from the topsheet, other than embossing for purposes of bonding, wicking, acquisition, leakage-prevention}	A61F13/513	A61F13/513		264
A61F13/514	10	Backsheet, i.e. the impermeable cover or layer furthest from the skin {(A61F13/15211, A61F13/15252 take precedence)}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		691
A61F13/51401	11	{characterised by the material}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		461
A61F13/51403	12	{with activating means, e.g. for closing apertures upon contact with water}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		25
A61F13/51405	12	{treated or coated, e.g. with moisture repellent agent}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		213
A61F2013/51407	12	{being flexible}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		17
A61F2013/51409	12	{being a film}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		765
A61F2013/51411	13	{being impervious to fluids but not for air or vapours}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		189
A61F2013/51413	14	{with macroscopic openings}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		16
A61F2013/51415	14	{with pores}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		47
A61F2013/51417	14	{with thin films}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		40
A61F2013/51419	15	{with stretched areas}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		14
A61F2013/51421	14	{only in special places}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		24
A61F2013/51423	14	{the vapour permeability being less than 500g/m/24h}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		20
A61F2013/51425	14	{being impervious, i.e. occlusive}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		9
A61F2013/51427	13	{having valves}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		11
A61F2013/51429	13	{being elastomeric or stretchable sheet}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		170
A61F2013/51431	14	{in the composition of the elastomer}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		19
A61F2013/51433	13	{being biodegradable}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		95
A61F2013/51435	13	{having flame retardant agent or fire extinguishing agent}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		5
A61F2013/51437	13	{being integral with absorbent core}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		11
A61F2013/51439	12	{being foams}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		17
A61F2013/51441	12	{being a fibrous material}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		115
A61F2013/51443	13	{being impervious to fluids and being air permeable}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		91
A61F2013/51445	14	{comprising microfibres, e.g. Gore-Tex}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		18
A61F2013/51447	13	{being air permeable}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		32
A61F2013/51449	13	{being knitted or woven fabrics}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		20
A61F2013/5145	13	{being treated materials}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		36
A61F2013/51452	13	{being nonwovens}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		169
A61F2013/51454	13	{being papers}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		16
A61F13/51456	11	{characterised by its properties}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		128
A61F13/51458	12	{being air-pervious or breathable}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		209
A61F13/5146	13	{having apertures of perforations}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		178
A61F13/51462	13	{being defined by a value or parameter}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		155
A61F13/51464	12	{being stretchable or elastomeric}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		231
A61F13/51466	13	{providing stretchability without the use of elastic material}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		52
A61F2013/51468	12	{being removable}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		33
A61F2013/5147	12	{the outer layer being adhesive itself}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		59
A61F2013/51472	12	{for reducing noise}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		40
A61F13/51474	11	{characterised by its structure}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		116
A61F13/51476	12	{being three-dimensional, e.g. embossed, textured, pleated, or with three-dimensional features, like gathers or loops}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		195
A61F13/51478	12	{being a laminate, e.g. multi-layered or with several layers}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		331
A61F13/5148	13	{having an impervious inner layer and a cloth-like outer layer}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		298
A61F2013/51482	13	{being laminated on paper}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		7
A61F13/51484	12	{being inhomogeneous in the plane of the sheet, i.e. having zones of different properties or structures}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		111
A61F2013/51486	12	{with specially shaped backsheets}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		38
A61F2013/51488	13	{for napkins}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		29
A61F2013/5149	13	{being embossed}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		77
A61F2013/51492	13	{having specially shaped gas or air bubbles or bag-like structure}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		109
A61F2013/51494	13	{having underlayer extending around the longitudinal edges of the absorbent core}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		12
A61F13/51496	11	{having visual effects}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		340
A61F13/51498	11	{Details not otherwise provided for}	A61F13/514	A61F13/514		89
A61F13/515	10	characterised by the interconnection of the topsheet and the backsheet	A61F13/515	A61F13/515		632
A61F13/52	10	{Layers coated or treated to decrease absorbency}	A61F13/51	A61F13/52		19
A61F13/53	9	characterised by the absorbing medium (A61F13/20 takes precedence)	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		2793
A61F2013/530007	10	{being made from pulp}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		610
A61F2013/530014	11	{being made in hard wood pulp}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		19
A61F2013/530021	11	{being made in soft wood pulp}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		33
A61F2013/530029	11	{being made from cotton}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		91
A61F2013/530036	11	{being made in chemically-modified cellulosic material, e.g. Rayon}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		118
A61F2013/530043	12	{being made in oxidized cellulose}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		6
A61F2013/530051	12	{being made in cross-linked cellulosic fibres}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		72
A61F2013/530058	11	{with specific method of producing wood pulp fibres}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		56
A61F2013/530065	12	{with chemical pulp}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		10
A61F2013/530072	13	{with sulphate pulp, e.g. Kraft}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		7
A61F2013/53008	14	{being unbleached}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		3
A61F2013/530087	13	{with debonding agents}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		9
A61F2013/530094	12	{with mechanical pulp}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		25
A61F2013/530102	13	{with thermomechanical pulp}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		24
A61F2013/530109	13	{with chemithermomechanical pulp}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		41
A61F2013/530116	12	{with recycled material, e.g. paper}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		15
A61F2013/530124	12	{with compressed and delaminated material}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		9
A61F2013/530131	10	{being made in fibre but being not pulp}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		685
A61F2013/530138	11	{characterized by the fibre length}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		21
A61F2013/530145	12	{being short}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		72
A61F2013/530153	12	{being long}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		78
A61F2013/53016	11	{having special shape}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		101
A61F2013/530167	12	{being crimped}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		75
A61F2013/530175	12	{with capillary channel}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		32
A61F2013/530182	11	{characterized by the connection between the fibres}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		152
A61F2013/530189	12	{with thermoplastic adhesive}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		47
A61F2013/530197	12	{with water-soluble binder}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		5
A61F2013/530204	13	{being alcohol-based binder}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		2
A61F2013/530211	12	{with water-insoluble binder}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		2
A61F2013/530218	12	{followed by heat treatment}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		23
A61F2013/530226	11	{with polymeric fibres}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		208
A61F2013/530233	12	{being thermoplastic fibres}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		81
A61F2013/53024	12	{being bicomponent fibres}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		80
A61F2013/530248	12	{being thermosetting fibres}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		5
A61F2013/530255	12	{being hydrophobic fibres}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		60
A61F2013/530262	13	{only in particular parts or specially arranged}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		10
A61F2013/53027	14	{the maximum being at the crotch}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		1
A61F2013/530277	14	{the maximum being at front or rear}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		1
A61F2013/530284	14	{the maximum being at a certain depth in the thickness}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		6
A61F2013/530291	14	{the maximum being along the sides}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		
A61F2013/530299	12	{being hydrophilic fibres}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		113
A61F2013/530306	13	{coated with superabsorbent polymer}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		22
A61F2013/530313	12	{being biodegradable}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		31
A61F2013/530321	13	{in biopolymer, e.g. PHA}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		10
A61F2013/530328	11	{being mineral fibres, e.g. glass}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		51
A61F2013/530335	11	{being in peat moss}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		77
A61F2013/530343	11	{being natural fibres}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		188
A61F2013/53035	12	{of cotton}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		200
A61F2013/530357	12	{of wool}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		34
A61F2013/530364	12	{of bamboo}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		62
A61F2013/530372	12	{of ramie or jute or linen}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		32
A61F2013/530379	11	{comprising mixtures of fibres}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		65
A61F2013/530386	12	{with pulp and polymeric}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		47
A61F2013/530394	13	{in coform}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		2
A61F2013/530401	12	{with hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibres}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		5
A61F2013/530408	12	{with thermoplastic binder}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		7
A61F2013/530416	12	{having different count, e.g. denier or tex}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		4
A61F2013/530423	12	{having different densities}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		12
A61F2013/53043	12	{with different ratio of components}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		60
A61F2013/530437	10	{having a part with elevated absorption means}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		124
A61F2013/530445	11	{by defining a target or acquisition or vulnerability zone}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		113
A61F2013/530452	11	{having chemically-stiffened fibres}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		4
A61F2013/530459	12	{being curled}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		43
A61F2013/530467	12	{being twisted}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		22
A61F2013/530474	12	{being cross-linked}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		24
A61F2013/530481	10	{having superabsorbent materials, i.e. highly absorbent polymer gel materials}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		1653
A61F2013/530489	11	{being randomly mixed in with other material}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		246
A61F2013/530496	12	{being fixed to fibres}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		259
A61F2013/530503	13	{comprising poly-aluminium-chloride}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		2
A61F2013/53051	11	{being only in particular parts or specially arranged}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		280
A61F2013/530518	12	{the maximum being at the crotch}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		39
A61F2013/530525	12	{the maximum being at front or rear}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		51
A61F2013/530532	12	{the maximum being at certain depth in the thickness}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		89
A61F2013/53054	12	{the maximum being along the side edges}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		31
A61F2013/530547	12	{positioned in a separate layer or layers}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		221
A61F2013/530554	13	{and being fixed to a web}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		149
A61F2013/530562	13	{being arranged in discontinuous pattern}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		109
A61F2013/530569	11	{characterized by the particle size}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		175
A61F2013/530576	12	{having different size in different parts}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		17
A61F2013/530583	11	{characterized by the form}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		116
A61F2013/530591	12	{in granules or particles}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		128
A61F2013/530598	13	{in aggregates}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		27
A61F2013/530605	13	{in sheet}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		12
A61F2013/530613	12	{in fibres}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		109
A61F2013/53062	13	{being made into a paper or non-woven}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		109
A61F2013/530627	12	{in flakes}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		9
A61F2013/530635	12	{in thin film}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		12
A61F2013/530642	13	{being cross-linked or polymerised in situ}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		23
A61F2013/530649	12	{in sponge or foam}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		64
A61F2013/530656	13	{being cut into pieces}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		4
A61F2013/530664	12	{being a knitted or woven fabric}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		24
A61F2013/530671	11	{being mixed with mineral or inert material, e.g. "introfying particles"}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		66
A61F2013/530678	12	{with citric acid}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		6
A61F2013/530686	12	{with metallic soluble salts, e.g. Na, K, Mg chloride}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		8
A61F2013/530693	12	{with polymeric material}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		13
A61F2013/5307	11	{characterized by the quantity or ratio of superabsorbent material}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		302
A61F2013/530708	11	{characterized by the absorbency properties}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		248
A61F2013/530715	12	{by the acquisition rate}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		84
A61F2013/530722	13	{by the delayed absorbency}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		17
A61F2013/530729	13	{by the swelling rate}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		37
A61F2013/530737	12	{by the absorbent capacity}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		107
A61F2013/530744	13	{by the absorbency under load}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		59
A61F2013/530751	14	{by the centrifugal load}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		18
A61F2013/530759	13	{by the osmotic feature}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		18
A61F2013/530766	13	{by the cross-link factor}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		24
A61F2013/530773	13	{by the inverse temperature transition}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		2
A61F2013/530781	13	{by the ionic surfactant, e.g. salt resistant}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		3
A61F2013/530788	11	{characterized by the gel layer permeability}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		35
A61F2013/530795	11	{being biodegradable}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		46
A61F2013/530802	10	{characterized by the foam or sponge other than superabsorbent (A61F2013/530649 takes precedence)}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		398
A61F2013/53081	11	{with special pore dimension or arrangement}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		41
A61F2013/530817	12	{being open cells}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		79
A61F2013/530824	13	{the cells being opened by mechanical or physical treatment}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		5
A61F2013/530832	12	{being closed cells}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		3
A61F2013/530839	11	{being hydrophilic}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		28
A61F2013/530846	11	{being hydrophobic}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		12
A61F2013/530854	11	{being collapsed or collapsible foam}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		20
A61F2013/530861	11	{having slit regions}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		25
A61F2013/530868	10	{characterized by the liquid distribution or transport means other than wicking layer (A61F13/537 takes precedence)}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		110
A61F2013/530875	11	{having holes}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		114
A61F2013/530883	11	{having folds}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		25
A61F2013/53089	11	{having impervious part}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		11
A61F2013/530897	11	{having capillary means, e.g. pore or fibre size gradient}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		37
A61F2013/530905	12	{being hydrophilic}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		33
A61F2013/530912	12	{being hydrophobic}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		11
A61F2013/530919	12	{being hydroneutral}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		1
A61F2013/530927	11	{having longitudinal barriers}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		17
A61F2013/530934	12	{having a density gradient}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		62
A61F2013/530941	13	{through the thickness}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		54
A61F2013/530948	13	{along the length}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		14
A61F2013/530956	12	{being only in particular parts or specially arranged}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		13
A61F2013/530963	13	{being maximum at the crotch}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		12
A61F2013/53097	13	{being at front or rear region}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		7
A61F2013/530978	13	{being at a particular depth in the thickness}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		6
A61F2013/530985	13	{being along the side edges}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		11
A61F2013/530992	10	{in the form of string or ball instead of sheets}	A61F13/53	A61F13/53		35
A61F13/531	10	having a homogeneous composition through the thickness of the pad (A61F13/538, A61F13/539 take precedence)	A61F13/531	A61F13/531		517
A61F2013/5312	11	{with structure resisting compression}	A61F13/531	A61F13/531		32
A61F2013/5315	11	{with a tissue-wrapped core}	A61F13/531	A61F13/531		114
A61F2013/5317	11	{with integral impervious bottom surface}	A61F13/531	A61F13/531		8
A61F13/532	11	inhomogeneous in the plane of the pad	A61F13/532	A61F13/532		809
A61F13/5323	12	{having absorbent material located in discrete regions, e.g. pockets}	A61F13/532	A61F13/532		554
A61F2013/5326	12	{being a flanged fibrous pad}	A61F13/532	A61F13/532		33
A61F13/533	12	having discontinuous areas of compression	A61F13/533	A61F13/533		694
A61F13/534	10	having an inhomogeneous composition through the thickness of the pad (A61F13/538, A61F13/539 take precedence)	A61F13/534	A61F13/534		1995
A61F13/53409	11	{having a folded core}	A61F13/534	A61F13/534		260
A61F13/53418	12	{having a C-folded cross-section}	A61F13/534	A61F13/534		118
A61F13/53427	12	{having an e-folded cross-section}	A61F13/534	A61F13/534		53
A61F13/53436	12	{having an undulated or corrugated cross-section}	A61F13/534	A61F13/534		121
A61F2013/53445	11	{from several sheets}	A61F13/534	A61F13/534		1018
A61F2013/53454	11	{with mirror-like structure}	A61F13/534	A61F13/534		16
A61F2013/53463	11	{with a reinforcing structure, e.g. net}	A61F13/534	A61F13/534		88
A61F2013/53472	12	{being a non-woven tissue wrapping the core}	A61F13/534	A61F13/534		43
A61F2013/53481	11	{being biodegradable}	A61F13/534	A61F13/534		42
A61F2013/5349	11	{being a tissue-wrapped core}	A61F13/534	A61F13/534		114
A61F13/535	11	inhomogeneous in the plane of the pad, e.g. core absorbent layers being of different sizes ({A61F13/5323,}A61F13/537 take precedence)	A61F13/535	A61F13/535		1051
A61F2013/5355	12	{with terraced core}	A61F13/535	A61F13/535		73
A61F13/536	12	having discontinuous areas of compression	A61F13/536	A61F13/536		484
A61F13/537	11	characterised by a layer facilitating or inhibiting flow in one direction or plane, e.g. a wicking layer {(A61F13/538 takes precedence)}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		1051
A61F13/53704	12	{the layer having an inhibiting function on liquid propagation}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		187
A61F13/53708	12	{the layer having a promotional function on liquid propagation in at least one direction}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		370
A61F13/53713	13	{the layer having a promotional function on liquid propagation in the vertical direction}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		520
A61F13/53717	13	{the layer having a promotional function on liquid propagation in the horizontal direction}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		392
A61F2013/53721	13	{with capillary means}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		375
A61F2013/53726	14	{on the top layer}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		72
A61F2013/5373	14	{on the bottom layer}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		16
A61F2013/53734	14	{with compressed lines}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		46
A61F2013/53739	14	{with compressed points}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		39
A61F13/53743	12	{characterised by the position of the layer relative to the other layers}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		184
A61F13/53747	13	{the layer is facing the topsheet (layer is part of the topsheet A61F13/511)}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		492
A61F13/53752	13	{the layer is embedded in the absorbent core}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		94
A61F13/53756	13	{the layer facing the back-sheet}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		126
A61F13/5376	12	{characterised by the performance of the layer, e.g. acquisition rate, distribution time, transfer time}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		515
A61F2013/53765	12	{characterized by its geometry}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		170
A61F2013/53769	13	{with the wicking layer not contacting the absorbent core}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		12
A61F2013/53773	14	{with a deformable spacing structure}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		35
A61F2013/53778	13	{with grooves}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		235
A61F2013/53782	13	{with holes}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		344
A61F2013/53786	13	{with folds}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		92
A61F2013/53791	12	{being resilient or elastic}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		98
A61F2013/53795	12	{being a surge management layer}	A61F13/537	A61F13/537		112
A61F13/538	10	characterised by specific fibre orientation or weave	A61F13/538	A61F13/538		237
A61F2013/5383	11	{by the fibre orientation in the x-y plane}	A61F13/538	A61F13/538		25
A61F2013/5386	11	{by the fibre orientation in the z plane or vertical direction}	A61F13/538	A61F13/538		48
A61F13/539	10	characterised by the connection of the absorbent layers with each other or with the outer layers	A61F13/539	A61F13/539		1677
A61F2013/53908	11	{with adhesive}	A61F13/539	A61F13/539		544
A61F2013/53916	12	{with epicyclical pattern}	A61F13/539	A61F13/539		88
A61F2013/53925	12	{with intermittent pattern, e.g. spots}	A61F13/539	A61F13/539		121
A61F2013/53933	12	{with water-soluble binder}	A61F13/539	A61F13/539		18
A61F2013/53941	13	{being alcohol-based binder}	A61F13/539	A61F13/539		1
A61F2013/5395	11	{with thermoplastic agent, i.e. softened by heat}	A61F13/539	A61F13/539		388
A61F2013/53958	12	{with separate adhesive layer}	A61F13/539	A61F13/539		30
A61F2013/53966	11	{by needling, sewing, blow-needling}	A61F13/539	A61F13/539		235
A61F2013/53975	11	{by Hydraulic entanglement}	A61F13/539	A61F13/539		61
A61F2013/53983	11	{with hook and loop-type fastener or the like}	A61F13/539	A61F13/539		30
A61F2013/53991	11	{by ultrasonic method}	A61F13/539	A61F13/539		49
A61F13/551	9	Packaging before or after use {(general packaging of absorbent pads B65D85/00)}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		770
A61F13/55105	10	{packaging of diapers}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		132
A61F13/5511	11	{characterized by the container (A61F15/00 takes precedence)}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		154
A61F13/55115	11	{characterized by the features before use, e.g. how are the diapers folded or arranged in a package}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		257
A61F13/5512	11	{after use}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		253
A61F2013/55125	12	{the disposal system being a bag or a pocket integral with or attached to the diaper}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		49
A61F13/5513	10	{packaging of feminine sanitary napkins}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		66
A61F13/55135	11	{before use}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		75
A61F13/5514	12	{each item packaged single}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		480
A61F13/55145	12	{multiple packaged items}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		144
A61F13/5515	11	{after use}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		141
A61F2013/55155	12	{the disposal system being a bag or pocket integral with or attached to the sanitary napkin}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		35
A61F13/5516	10	{packaging of interlabial absorbing articles}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		11
A61F13/55165	11	{before use}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		56
A61F13/5517	11	{after use}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		13
A61F13/55175	10	{packaging of tampons}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		160
A61F13/5518	11	{after use}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		85
A61F13/55185	11	{in combination with the applicator}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		70
A61F13/5519	10	{packages containing more than one kind of item, e.g. tampon and napkin, or diaper and an exchangeable insert}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		171
A61F2013/55195	10	{Packaging for dispensing and disposing}	A61F13/551	A61F13/551		120
A61F13/56	9	Supporting or fastening means	A61F13/56	A61F13/56		548
A61F13/5605	10	{specially adapted for sanitary napkins or the like}	A61F13/56	A61F13/56		203
A61F13/5611	11	{using fastening strips, e.g. adhesive, on the undergarment-facing side}	A61F13/56	A61F13/56		484
A61F13/5616	11	{using flaps, e.g. adhesive, for attachment to the undergarment (leakage prevention means encirculing the crotch portion A61F13/476)}	A61F13/56	A61F13/56		440
A61F13/5622	10	{specially adapted for diapers or the like}	A61F13/56	A61F13/56		511
A61F2013/5627	11	{comprising a zip fastener}	A61F13/56	A61F13/56		5
A61F13/5633	11	{open type diaper}	A61F13/56	A61F13/56		487
A61F13/5638	12	{adjustable open type diapers (adjustable otherwise than by the fasteners A61F13/493)}	A61F13/56	A61F13/56		243
A61F13/5644	12	{having more than one pair of fasteners}	A61F13/56	A61F13/56		195
A61F13/565	11	{pants type diaper}	A61F13/56	A61F13/56		470
A61F13/5655	12	{adjustable pants type diapers (adjustable otherwise than by the fasteners A61F13/493)}	A61F13/56	A61F13/56		264
A61F2013/5661	10	{in special holders for beds, chairs or seats}	A61F13/56	A61F13/56		70
A61F2013/5666	10	{connected to itself (A61F13/58 and A61F13/62 take precedence)}	A61F13/56	A61F13/56		84
A61F2013/5672	11	{with buttons or the like (A61F13/78 takes precedence)}	A61F13/56	A61F13/56		134
A61F2013/5677	11	{refastenable}	A61F13/56	A61F13/56		52
A61F2013/5683	10	{Disposition or arrangement}	A61F13/56	A61F13/56		54
A61F2013/5688	11	{inclined at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis}	A61F13/56	A61F13/56		40
A61F2013/5694	10	{Other non adhesive means than hook and loop-type fastener or belts (A61F13/62, A61F13/64 and A61F13/66 take precedence)}	A61F13/56	A61F13/56		157
A61F13/58	10	Adhesive tab fastener elements ({A61F13/5611, A61F13/5616}, A61F13/66 take precedence)	A61F13/58	A61F13/58		1238
A61F13/581	11	{Tab fastener elements combining adhesive and mechanical fastening}	A61F13/58	A61F13/58		236
A61F2013/582	11	{with one strip on one place}	A61F13/58	A61F13/58		126
A61F2013/583	11	{with strips on several places}	A61F13/58	A61F13/58		220
A61F2013/585	12	{being spot like}	A61F13/58	A61F13/58		13
A61F2013/586	11	{on lateral flaps}	A61F13/58	A61F13/58		147
A61F2013/587	12	{on rear or front tabs}	A61F13/58	A61F13/58		21
A61F2013/588	11	{on waist panels}	A61F13/58	A61F13/58		98
A61F13/60	11	with release means associated with tab fasteners	A61F13/60	A61F13/60		97
A61F13/62	10	{Mechanical fastening means (A61F13/5611, A61F13/5616, A61F13/581 take precedence);} Fabric strip fastener elements, e.g. hook and loop (A61F13/66 takes precedence)	A61F13/62	A61F13/62		448
A61F13/622	11	{Fabric strip fastener elements, e.g. hook and loop}	A61F13/62	A61F13/62		727
A61F13/625	12	{characterised by the hook}	A61F13/62	A61F13/62		271
A61F13/627	12	{characterised by the loop}	A61F13/62	A61F13/62		212
A61F13/64	10	Straps, belts, ties or endless bands ({A61F13/5605, A61F13/5622}, A61F13/66 take precedence)	A61F13/64	A61F13/64		1473
A61F13/66	10	Garments, holders or supports not integral with absorbent pads	A61F13/66	A61F13/66		234
A61F13/665	11	{Means specific for supporting or fastening sanitary towels; and sanitary towels}	A61F13/66	A61F13/66		178
A61F13/68	11	abdominal enclosing type	A61F13/68	A61F13/68		139
A61F13/70	12	with openable or removable crotch portion	A61F13/70	A61F13/70		103
A61F13/72	12	with endless waist encircling band, e.g. panty type	A61F13/72	A61F13/72		340
A61F13/74	11	having means to retain absorbent pads	A61F13/74	A61F13/74		319
A61F13/76	12	transverse to width of the pads or fastener elements, e.g. straps, end flaps or tucks	A61F13/76	A61F13/76		110
A61F13/78	13	Button or snap fastener elements	A61F13/78	A61F13/78		44
A61F13/80	11	adjustable relative to body crotch area	A61F13/80	A61F13/80		29
A61F13/82	11	with means for attaching to the body	A61F13/82	A61F13/82		308
A61F13/84	9	Accessories, not otherwise provided for, for absorbent pads	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		1688
A61F2013/8402	10	{including disposal means (A61F13/5512, A61F13/5515, A61F13/5517, A61F13/5518 take precedence)}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		195
A61F13/8405	10	{Additives, e.g. for odour, disinfectant or pH control}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		2134
A61F2013/8408	11	{with odour control}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		364
A61F2013/8411	12	{in controlling solution Ph}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		61
A61F2013/8414	12	{with anti-microbic}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		486
A61F2013/8417	13	{being anti-mycosis}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		49
A61F2013/842	12	{with active charcoal}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		130
A61F2013/8423	12	{with molecular sieves;  zeolites}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		62
A61F2013/8426	12	{with metallic salts}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		43
A61F2013/8429	12	{with ion exchange resins}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		11
A61F2013/8432	12	{with glycerine polyol}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		9
A61F2013/8435	12	{with plant derivatives}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		115
A61F2013/8438	11	{being enzymes, e.g. proteolysis, cellulase}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		30
A61F2013/8441	11	{being cultures}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		2
A61F2013/8444	12	{being microbial, e.g. bulgaricus}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		18
A61F2013/8447	11	{in using different incompatible substances}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		7
A61F2013/845	12	{being powder embodied in a polymeric matrix}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		15
A61F2013/8452	12	{being contained in microcapsules}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		28
A61F2013/8455	11	{being lubricants}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		49
A61F2013/8458	12	{having bees-wax}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		11
A61F2013/8461	12	{having petroleum derivative}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		15
A61F2013/8464	12	{having plant derivative}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		9
A61F2013/8467	11	{being antistatic agents}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		5
A61F2013/847	11	{being infrared absorbing agent}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		6
A61F2013/8473	10	{for diagnostic purposes}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		322
A61F2013/8476	10	{with various devices or method}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		185
A61F2013/8479	11	{including electric or magnetic devices}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		189
A61F2013/8482	12	{including numeric control, e.g. using computer}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		46
A61F2013/8485	11	{including optical filtering devices}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		3
A61F2013/8488	10	{including testing apparatus}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		221
A61F2013/8491	11	{including test methods}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		197
A61F2013/8494	10	{including pumping devices}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		27
A61F2013/8497	10	{having decorations or indicia means}	A61F13/84	A61F13/84		924
A61F15/00	7	Auxiliary appliances for wound dressings; Dispensing containers for dressings or bandages {(packaging of wound dressings A61F13/00072)}	A61F15/00	A61F15/00		419
A61F15/001	8	{Packages or dispensers for bandages, cotton balls, drapes, dressings, gauze, gowns, sheets, sponges, swabsticks or towels (A61F15/007 takes precedence)}	A61F15/00	A61F15/00		1323
A61F15/002	9	{dispensers for web or tape like bandages}	A61F15/00	A61F15/00		560
A61F15/003	9	{dispensers for catamenial tampons}	A61F15/00	A61F15/00		221
A61F15/004	8	{Bandage protectors}	A61F15/00	A61F15/00		359
A61F15/005	8	{Bandage applicators}	A61F15/00	A61F15/00		604
A61F15/006	8	{Bandage fasteners}	A61F15/00	A61F15/00		396
A61F15/007	8	{Bandage winders}	A61F15/00	A61F15/00		240
A61F15/008	8	{Appliances for wound protecting, e.g. avoiding contact between wound and bandage (corn plasters A61F13/063)}	A61F15/00	A61F15/00		491
A61F15/02	8	Devices for cutting bandages of any kind, e.g. shears, cast-cutting saws	A61F15/02	A61F15/02		693
A61F17/00	7	First-aid kits	A61F17/00	A61F17/00		1538
A61F2210/00	7	Particular material properties of prostheses classified in groups A61F2/00&#160;-&#160;A61F2/26 or A61F2/82 or A61F9/00 or A61F11/00 or subgroups thereof	CPCONLY	A61F2210/00		343
A61F2210/0004	8	bioabsorbable	CPCONLY	A61F2210/0004		3745
A61F2210/0009	8	using materials or accessories for preventing galvanic or electrolytic corrosion	CPCONLY	A61F2210/0009		100
A61F2210/0014	8	using shape memory or superelastic materials, e.g. nitinol	CPCONLY	A61F2210/0014		2532
A61F2210/0019	9	operated at only one temperature whilst inside or touching the human body, e.g. constrained in a non-operative shape during surgery, another temperature only occurring before the operation	CPCONLY	A61F2210/0019		566
A61F2210/0023	9	operated at different temperatures whilst inside or touching the human body, heated or cooled by external energy source or cold supply	CPCONLY	A61F2210/0023		171
A61F2210/0028	10	cooled	CPCONLY	A61F2210/0028		20
A61F2210/0033	10	electrically, e.g. heated by resistor	CPCONLY	A61F2210/0033		124
A61F2210/0038	11	electromagnetically	CPCONLY	A61F2210/0038		45
A61F2210/0042	10	using a fluid, e.g. circulating	CPCONLY	A61F2210/0042		82
A61F2210/0047	10	heated by light	CPCONLY	A61F2210/0047		31
A61F2210/0052	10	ultrasonically	CPCONLY	A61F2210/0052		8
A61F2210/0057	8	stretchable	CPCONLY	A61F2210/0057		416
A61F2210/0061	8	swellable	CPCONLY	A61F2210/0061		732
A61F2210/0066	8	shrinkable	CPCONLY	A61F2210/0066		172
A61F2210/0071	8	thermoplastic	CPCONLY	A61F2210/0071		415
A61F2210/0076	8	multilayered, e.g. laminated structures	CPCONLY	A61F2210/0076		1738
A61F2210/008	8	Phase change materials [PCM], e.g. for storing latent heat	CPCONLY	A61F2210/008		47
A61F2210/0085	8	hardenable in situ, e.g. epoxy resins	CPCONLY	A61F2210/0085		491
A61F2210/009	8	magnetic	CPCONLY	A61F2210/009		774
A61F2210/0095	8	radioactive	CPCONLY	A61F2210/0095		166
A61F2220/00	7	Fixations or connections for prostheses classified in groups A61F2/00&#160;-&#160;A61F2/26 or A61F2/82 or A61F9/00 or A61F11/00 or subgroups thereof	CPCONLY	A61F2220/00		28
A61F2220/0008	8	Fixation appliances for connecting prostheses to the body	CPCONLY	A61F2220/0008		2457
A61F2220/0016	9	with sharp anchoring protrusions, e.g. barbs, pins, spikes	CPCONLY	A61F2220/0016		2610
A61F2220/0025	8	Connections or couplings between prosthetic parts, e.g. between modular parts; Connecting elements	CPCONLY	A61F2220/0025		5288
A61F2220/0033	9	made by longitudinally pushing a protrusion into a complementary-shaped recess, e.g. held by friction fit	CPCONLY	A61F2220/0033		4258
A61F2220/0041	9	using additional screws, bolts, dowels or rivets, e.g. connecting screws	CPCONLY	A61F2220/0041		1756
A61F2220/005	9	using adhesives	CPCONLY	A61F2220/005		1622
A61F2220/0058	9	soldered or brazed or welded	CPCONLY	A61F2220/0058		1189
A61F2220/0066	9	stapled	CPCONLY	A61F2220/0066		233
A61F2220/0075	9	sutured, ligatured or stitched, retained or tied with a rope, string, thread, wire or cable	CPCONLY	A61F2220/0075		2784
A61F2220/0083	9	using hook and loop-type fasteners	CPCONLY	A61F2220/0083		207
A61F2220/0091	9	connected by a hinged linkage mechanism, e.g. of the single-bar or multi-bar linkage type	CPCONLY	A61F2220/0091		686
A61F2230/00	7	Geometry of prostheses classified in groups A61F2/00&#160;-&#160;A61F2/26 or A61F2/82 or A61F9/00 or A61F11/00 or subgroups thereof	CPCONLY	A61F2230/00		58
A61F2230/0002	8	Two-dimensional shapes, e.g. cross-sections	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0002		92
A61F2230/0004	9	Rounded shapes, e.g. with rounded corners	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0004		965
A61F2230/0006	10	circular	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0006		1967
A61F2230/0008	10	elliptical or oval	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0008		1165
A61F2230/001	10	Figure-8-shaped, e.g. hourglass-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/001		563
A61F2230/0013	10	Horseshoe-shaped, e.g. crescent-shaped, C-shaped, U-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0013		1562
A61F2230/0015	10	Kidney-shaped, e.g. bean-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0015		643
A61F2230/0017	9	Angular shapes	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0017		826
A61F2230/0019	10	rectangular	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0019		1133
A61F2230/0021	10	square	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0021		435
A61F2230/0023	10	triangular	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0023		597
A61F2230/0026	10	trapezoidal	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0026		578
A61F2230/0028	9	Shapes in the form of latin or greek characters	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0028		255
A61F2230/003	10	Alpha-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/003		8
A61F2230/0032	10	B-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0032		6
A61F2230/0034	10	D-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0034		424
A61F2230/0036	10	E-shaped, e.g. epsilon-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0036		23
A61F2230/0039	10	H-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0039		62
A61F2230/0041	10	J-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0041		78
A61F2230/0043	10	L-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0043		114
A61F2230/0045	10	Omega-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0045		60
A61F2230/0047	10	Pi-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0047		51
A61F2230/005	10	Rosette-shaped, e.g. star-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/005		1237
A61F2230/0052	10	T-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0052		270
A61F2230/0054	10	V-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0054		2090
A61F2230/0056	10	W-shaped, e.g. M-shaped, sigma-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0056		111
A61F2230/0058	10	X-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0058		366
A61F2230/006	10	Y-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/006		246
A61F2230/0063	8	Three-dimensional shapes	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0063		550
A61F2230/0065	9	toroidal, e.g. ring-shaped, doughnut-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0065		845
A61F2230/0067	9	conical	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0067		2156
A61F2230/0069	9	cylindrical	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0069		3167
A61F2230/0071	9	spherical	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0071		730
A61F2230/0073	9	Quadric-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0073		47
A61F2230/0076	10	ellipsoidal or ovoid	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0076		396
A61F2230/0078	10	hyperboloidal	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0078		594
A61F2230/008	10	paraboloidal	CPCONLY	A61F2230/008		860
A61F2230/0082	9	parallelepipedal	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0082		464
A61F2230/0084	10	cubical	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0084		53
A61F2230/0086	9	Pyramidal, tetrahedral, or wedge-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0086		262
A61F2230/0089	10	tetrahedral, i.e. having a triangular basis	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0089		36
A61F2230/0091	9	helically-coiled or spirally-coiled, i.e. having a 2-D spiral cross-section	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0091		1222
A61F2230/0093	9	Umbrella-shaped, e.g. mushroom-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0093		582
A61F2230/0095	9	Saddle-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0095		333
A61F2230/0097	9	Harpoon-shaped	CPCONLY	A61F2230/0097		77
A61F2240/00	7	Manufacturing or designing of prostheses classified in groups A61F2/00&#160;-&#160;A61F2/26 or A61F2/82 or A61F9/00 or A61F11/00 or subgroups thereof	CPCONLY	A61F2240/00		151
A61F2240/001	8	Designing or manufacturing processes	CPCONLY	A61F2240/001		2968
A61F2240/002	9	Designing or making customized prostheses	CPCONLY	A61F2240/002		1111
A61F2240/004	10	Using a positive or negative model, e.g. moulds	CPCONLY	A61F2240/004		334
A61F2240/005	9	Templates	CPCONLY	A61F2240/005		111
A61F2240/007	9	Dummy prostheses	CPCONLY	A61F2240/007		26
A61F2240/008	9	Means for testing implantable prostheses	CPCONLY	A61F2240/008		202
A61F2250/00	7	Special features of prostheses classified in groups A61F2/00&#160;-&#160;A61F2/26 or A61F2/82 or A61F9/00 or A61F11/00 or subgroups thereof	CPCONLY	A61F2250/00		30
A61F2250/0001	8	Means for transferring electromagnetic energy to implants	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0001		762
A61F2250/0002	9	for data transfer	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0002		738
A61F2250/0003	8	having an inflatable pocket filled with fluid, e.g. liquid or gas	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0003		1020
A61F2250/0004	8	adjustable	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0004		543
A61F2250/0006	9	for adjusting angular orientation	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0006		749
A61F2250/0007	9	for adjusting length	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0007		558
A61F2250/0008	9	for adjusting a position by translation along an axis or two perpendicular axes	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0008		242
A61F2250/0009	9	for adjusting thickness	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0009		248
A61F2250/001	9	for adjusting a diameter	CPCONLY	A61F2250/001		894
A61F2250/0012	9	for adjusting elasticity, flexibility, spring rate or mechanical tension	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0012		258
A61F2250/0013	9	for adjusting fluid pressure	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0013		231
A61F2250/0014	8	having different values of a given property or geometrical feature, e.g. mechanical property or material property, at different locations within the same prosthesis	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0014		363
A61F2250/0015	9	differing in density or specific weight	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0015		215
A61F2250/0017	10	differing in yarn density	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0017		130
A61F2250/0018	9	differing in elasticity, stiffness or compressibility	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0018		1560
A61F2250/0019	9	differing in hardness, e.g. Vickers, Shore, Brinell	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0019		383
A61F2250/002	9	differing in moment of inertia	CPCONLY	A61F2250/002		7
A61F2250/0021	9	differing in coefficient of friction	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0021		100
A61F2250/0023	9	differing in porosity	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0023		741
A61F2250/0024	10	made from both porous and non-porous parts, e.g. adjacent parts	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0024		255
A61F2250/0025	9	differing in roughness	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0025		152
A61F2250/0026	9	differing in surface structures	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0026		671
A61F2250/0028	9	differing in fibre orientations	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0028		199
A61F2250/0029	9	differing in bending or flexure capacity	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0029		484
A61F2250/003	9	differing in adsorbability or resorbability, i.e. in adsorption or resorption time	CPCONLY	A61F2250/003		339
A61F2250/0031	10	made from both resorbable and non-resorbable prosthetic parts, e.g. adjacent parts	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0031		428
A61F2250/0032	9	differing in radiographic density	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0032		107
A61F2250/0034	9	differing in viscosity	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0034		22
A61F2250/0035	9	differing in release or diffusion time	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0035		79
A61F2250/0036	9	differing in thickness	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0036		1136
A61F2250/0037	9	differing in height or in length	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0037		498
A61F2250/0039	9	differing in diameter	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0039		2280
A61F2250/004	9	differing in coefficient of thermal expansion, e.g. dilation, dilatation	CPCONLY	A61F2250/004		7
A61F2250/0041	9	differing in wear resistance	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0041		27
A61F2250/0042	9	differing in shape-memory transition temperatures, e.g. in martensitic transition temperature, in austenitic transition temperature	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0042		59
A61F2250/0043	9	differing in electric properties, e.g. in electrical conductivity, in galvanic properties	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0043		79
A61F2250/0045	10	differing in electromagnetical properties	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0045		27
A61F2250/0046	9	differing in melting temperature	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0046		17
A61F2250/0047	9	differing in thermal conductivity	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0047		16
A61F2250/0048	9	differing in mechanical expandability, e.g. in mechanical, self- or balloon expandability	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0048		293
A61F2250/005	9	differing in colour	CPCONLY	A61F2250/005		58
A61F2250/0051	9	differing in tissue ingrowth capacity, e.g. made from both ingrowth-promoting and ingrowth-preventing parts	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0051		212
A61F2250/0052	10	differing in bone ingrowth capacity	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0052		8
A61F2250/0053	9	differing in optical properties	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0053		219
A61F2250/0054	9	differing in corrosion resistance	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0054		22
A61F2250/0056	9	differing in wettability, e.g. in hydrophilic or hydrophobic behaviours	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0056		80
A61F2250/0057	9	made from both cured and uncured parts	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0057		10
A61F2250/0058	8	Additional features; Implant or prostheses properties not otherwise provided for	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0058		251
A61F2250/0059	9	temporary	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0059		439
A61F2250/006	9	modular	CPCONLY	A61F2250/006		972
A61F2250/0062	10	Kits of prosthetic parts to be assembled in various combinations for forming different prostheses	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0062		209
A61F2250/0063	10	Nested prosthetic parts	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0063		720
A61F2250/0064	10	Sets comprising a plurality of prosthetic parts of different sizes	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0064		162
A61F2250/0065	9	telescopic	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0065		166
A61F2250/0067	9	Means for introducing or releasing pharmaceutical products into the body	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0067		2717
A61F2250/0068	10	the pharmaceutical product being in a reservoir	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0068		864
A61F2250/0069	9	Sealing means	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0069		768
A61F2250/007	10	O-rings	CPCONLY	A61F2250/007		54
A61F2250/0071	9	breakable or frangible	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0071		440
A61F2250/0073	9	Force-limiting means	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0073		66
A61F2250/0074	10	Torque-limiting means	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0074		38
A61F2250/0075	9	Sound-damping or noise-reducing means	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0075		42
A61F2250/0076	9	waterproof	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0076		28
A61F2250/0078	9	Gender-specific, e.g. different for male and female patients	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0078		60
A61F2250/0079	9	Means for preventing the accidental forgetting of prosthetic parts inside the body during operation	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0079		5
A61F2250/008	9	Alarm means	CPCONLY	A61F2250/008		85
A61F2250/0081	9	Prosthesis for animals	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0081		86
A61F2250/0082	9	specially designed for children, e.g. having means for adjusting to their growth	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0082		168
A61F2250/0084	9	Means for distinguishing between left-sided and right-sided devices; Sets comprising both left-sided and right-sided prosthetic parts	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0084		167
A61F2250/0085	9	Identification means; Administration of patients	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0085		138
A61F2250/0086	10	with bar code	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0086		33
A61F2250/0087	10	colour-coded	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0087		96
A61F2250/0089	10	coded with symbols, e.g. dots, numbers, letters, words	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0089		154
A61F2250/009	9	for single use, e.g. having means for preventing re-use	CPCONLY	A61F2250/009		47
A61F2250/0091	9	transparent or translucent	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0091		158
A61F2250/0092	9	Means for cleaning prostheses	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0092		54
A61F2250/0093	9	Ultrasound system, e.g. for inducing coagulation during eye surgery	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0093		39
A61F2250/0095	10	with high intensity focused ultrasound	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0095		3
A61F2250/0096	9	Markers and sensors for detecting a position or changes of a position of an implant, e.g. RF sensors, ultrasound markers	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0096		353
A61F2250/0097	10	Visible markings, e.g. indicia	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0097		845
A61F2250/0098	10	radio-opaque, e.g. radio-opaque markers	CPCONLY	A61F2250/0098		2549
A61F2310/00	7	Prostheses classified in A61F2/28 or A61F2/30&#160;-&#160;A61F2/44 being constructed from or coated with a particular material	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00		8
A61F2310/00005	8	The prosthesis being constructed from a particular material	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00005		112
A61F2310/00011	9	Metals or alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00011		1379
A61F2310/00017	10	Iron- or Fe-based alloys, e.g. stainless steel	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00017		2385
A61F2310/00023	10	Titanium or titanium-based alloys, e.g. Ti-Ni alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00023		4877
A61F2310/00029	10	Cobalt-based alloys, e.g. Co-Cr alloys or Vitallium	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00029		2297
A61F2310/00035	10	Other metals or alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00035		19
A61F2310/00041	11	Magnesium or Mg-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00041		129
A61F2310/00047	11	Aluminium or Al-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00047		232
A61F2310/00053	11	Vanadium or V-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00053		44
A61F2310/00059	11	Chromium or Cr-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00059		188
A61F2310/00065	11	Manganese or Mn-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00065		34
A61F2310/00071	11	Nickel or Ni-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00071		138
A61F2310/00077	11	Copper or Cu-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00077		54
A61F2310/00083	11	Zinc or Zn-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00083		51
A61F2310/00089	11	Zirconium or Zr-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00089		198
A61F2310/00095	11	Niobium or Nb-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00095		186
A61F2310/00101	11	Molybdenum or Mo-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00101		94
A61F2310/00107	11	Palladium or Pd-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00107		39
A61F2310/00113	11	Silver or Ag-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00113		64
A61F2310/00119	11	Tin or Sn-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00119		15
A61F2310/00125	11	Hafnium or Hf-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00125		21
A61F2310/00131	11	Tantalum or Ta-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00131		641
A61F2310/00137	11	Tungsten or W-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00137		75
A61F2310/00143	11	Iridium or Ir-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00143		8
A61F2310/00149	11	Platinum or Pt-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00149		125
A61F2310/00155	11	Gold or Au-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00155		94
A61F2310/00161	9	Carbon; Graphite	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00161		364
A61F2310/00167	10	Diamond or diamond-like carbon	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00167		64
A61F2310/00173	10	Graphite	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00173		75
A61F2310/00179	9	Ceramics or ceramic-like structures	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00179		1787
A61F2310/00185	10	based on metal oxides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00185		39
A61F2310/00191	11	containing beryllium oxide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00191		5
A61F2310/00197	11	containing magnesia or magnesium oxide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00197		18
A61F2310/00203	11	containing alumina or aluminium oxide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00203		577
A61F2310/00209	12	Corundum or Sapphire	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00209		7
A61F2310/00215	11	containing silica or silicon oxide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00215		41
A61F2310/00221	11	containing calcia or calcium oxide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00221		29
A61F2310/00227	11	containing titania or titanium oxide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00227		33
A61F2310/00233	11	containing chromia or chromium oxides CrO, CrO2 or CrO3	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00233		7
A61F2310/00239	11	containing zirconia or zirconium oxide ZrO2	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00239		463
A61F2310/00245	11	containing niobium oxide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00245		2
A61F2310/00251	11	containing hafnia or hafnium oxide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00251		6
A61F2310/00257	11	containing tantalum oxide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00257		2
A61F2310/00263	10	based on metal borides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00263		9
A61F2310/00269	10	based on metal carbides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00269		34
A61F2310/00275	11	containing boron carbide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00275		1
A61F2310/00281	11	containing silicon carbide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00281		67
A61F2310/00287	11	containing titanium carbide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00287		7
A61F2310/00293	10	containing a phosphorus-containing compound, e.g. apatite	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00293		1291
A61F2310/00299	10	based on metal nitrides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00299		24
A61F2310/00305	11	containing boron nitride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00305		5
A61F2310/00311	11	containing aluminium nitride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00311		6
A61F2310/00317	11	containing silicon nitride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00317		107
A61F2310/00323	11	containing titanium nitride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00323		16
A61F2310/00329	9	Glasses, e.g. bioglass	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00329		252
A61F2310/00335	10	Porcelain	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00335		11
A61F2310/00341	9	Coral, e.g. aragonite, porite	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00341		45
A61F2310/00347	9	Nacre or mother-of-pearl	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00347		8
A61F2310/00353	9	Bone cement, e.g. polymethylmethacrylate or PMMA	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00353		426
A61F2310/00359	9	Bone or bony tissue	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00359		650
A61F2310/00365	9	Proteins; Polypeptides; Degradation products thereof	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00365		897
A61F2310/00371	10	Collagen	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00371		95
A61F2310/00377	10	Fibrin	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00377		54
A61F2310/00383	10	Gelatin	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00383		114
A61F2310/00389	8	The prosthesis being coated or covered with a particular material	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00389		140
A61F2310/00395	9	Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of metals or of alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00395		181
A61F2310/00401	10	Coating made of iron, of stainless steel or of other Fe-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00401		85
A61F2310/00407	10	Coating made of titanium or of Ti-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00407		820
A61F2310/00413	10	Coating made of cobalt or of Co-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00413		157
A61F2310/00419	10	Other metals	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00419		9
A61F2310/00425	11	Coating made of magnesium or of Mg-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00425		19
A61F2310/00431	11	Coating made of aluminium or of Al-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00431		22
A61F2310/00437	11	Coating made of silicon or Si-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00437		10
A61F2310/00443	11	Coating made of vanadium or of V-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00443		8
A61F2310/00449	11	Coating made of chromium or Cr-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00449		49
A61F2310/00455	11	Coating made of manganese Mn-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00455		3
A61F2310/00461	11	Coating made of nickel or Ni-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00461		29
A61F2310/00467	11	Coating made of copper or Cu-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00467		20
A61F2310/00473	11	Coating made of zinc or Zn-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00473		19
A61F2310/00479	11	Coating made of germanium or Ge-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00479		1
A61F2310/00485	11	Coating made of zirconium or Zr-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00485		50
A61F2310/00491	11	Coating made of niobium or Nb-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00491		80
A61F2310/00497	11	Coating made of molybdenum or Mo-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00497		20
A61F2310/00502	11	Coating made of ruthenium or Ru-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00502		2
A61F2310/00508	11	Coating made of rhodium or Rh-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00508		3
A61F2310/00514	11	Coating made of palladium or Pd-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00514		12
A61F2310/0052	11	Coating made of silver or Ag-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/0052		59
A61F2310/00526	11	Coating made of indium or In-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00526		1
A61F2310/00532	11	Coating made of tin or Sn-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00532		6
A61F2310/00538	11	Coating made of hafnium or Hf-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00538		6
A61F2310/00544	11	Coating made of tantalum or Ta-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00544		146
A61F2310/0055	11	Coating made of tungsten or W-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/0055		12
A61F2310/00556	11	Coating made of iridium or Ir-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00556		6
A61F2310/00562	11	Coating made of platinum or Pt-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00562		29
A61F2310/00568	11	Coating made of gold or Au-based alloys	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00568		61
A61F2310/00574	9	Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of carbon, e.g. of pyrocarbon	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00574		172
A61F2310/0058	10	Coating made of diamond or of diamond-like carbon DLC	CPCONLY	A61F2310/0058		181
A61F2310/00586	10	Coating made of graphite	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00586		6
A61F2310/00592	9	Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of ceramics or of ceramic-like compounds	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00592		255
A61F2310/00598	10	Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of compounds based on metal oxides or hydroxides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00598		97
A61F2310/00604	11	Coating made of aluminium oxide or hydroxides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00604		128
A61F2310/0061	11	Coating made of silicon oxide or hydroxides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/0061		26
A61F2310/00616	11	Coating made of titanium oxide or hydroxides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00616		123
A61F2310/00622	11	Coating made of chromium oxide or hydroxides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00622		26
A61F2310/00628	11	Coating made of cobalt oxide or hydroxides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00628		2
A61F2310/00634	11	Coating made of zirconium oxide or hydroxides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00634		134
A61F2310/0064	11	Coating made of niobium oxide or hydroxides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/0064		26
A61F2310/00646	11	Coating made of molybdenum oxide or hydroxides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00646		5
A61F2310/00652	11	Coating made of hafnium oxide or hydroxides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00652		10
A61F2310/00658	11	Coating made of tantalum oxide or hydroxides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00658		21
A61F2310/00664	11	Coating made of tungsten oxide or hydroxides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00664		4
A61F2310/0067	10	Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of compounds based on metal borides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/0067		5
A61F2310/00676	11	Coating made of aluminium boride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00676		1
A61F2310/00682	11	Coating made of titanium boride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00682		6
A61F2310/00688	11	Coating made of vanadium boride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00688		1
A61F2310/00694	11	Coating made of chromium boride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00694		2
A61F2310/007	11	Coating made of cobalt boride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/007		1
A61F2310/00706	11	Coating made of zirconium boride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00706		1
A61F2310/00712	11	Coating made of molybdenum boride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00712		1
A61F2310/00718	11	Coating made of lanthanum boride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00718		1
A61F2310/00724	11	Coating made of tungsten boride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00724		1
A61F2310/0073	10	Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of compounds based on metal carbides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/0073		25
A61F2310/00736	11	Coating made of boron carbide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00736		3
A61F2310/00742	11	Coating made of silicon carbide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00742		25
A61F2310/00748	11	Coating made of titanium carbide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00748		44
A61F2310/00754	11	Coating made of chromium carbide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00754		18
A61F2310/0076	11	Coating made of nickel carbide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/0076		1
A61F2310/00766	11	Coating made of zirconium carbide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00766		17
A61F2310/00772	11	Coating made of niobium carbide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00772		10
A61F2310/00778	11	Coating made of hafnium carbide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00778		3
A61F2310/00784	11	Coating made of tantalum carbide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00784		6
A61F2310/0079	11	Coating made of tungsten carbide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/0079		9
A61F2310/00796	10	Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of a phosphorus-containing compound, e.g. hydroxy(l)apatite	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00796		1568
A61F2310/00802	10	Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of compounds based on metal hydrides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00802		
A61F2310/00808	11	Coating made of titanium hydride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00808		4
A61F2310/00814	11	Coating made of vanadium hydride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00814		2
A61F2310/0082	11	Coating made of chromium hydride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/0082		2
A61F2310/00826	11	Coating made of zirconium hydride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00826		2
A61F2310/00832	11	Coating made of niobium hydride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00832		2
A61F2310/00838	11	Coating made of hafnium hydride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00838		2
A61F2310/00844	11	Coating made of tantalum hydride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00844		2
A61F2310/0085	10	Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of compounds based on metal chlorides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/0085		3
A61F2310/00856	10	Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of compounds based on metal nitrides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00856		51
A61F2310/00862	11	Coating made of boron nitride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00862		8
A61F2310/00868	11	Coating made of aluminium nitride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00868		11
A61F2310/00874	11	Coating made of silicon nitride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00874		28
A61F2310/0088	11	Coating made of titanium nitride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/0088		142
A61F2310/00886	11	Coating made of chromium nitride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00886		33
A61F2310/00892	11	Coating made of zirconium nitride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00892		45
A61F2310/00898	11	Coating made of niobium nitride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00898		18
A61F2310/00904	11	Coating made of hafnium nitride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00904		7
A61F2310/0091	11	Coating made of tantalum nitride	CPCONLY	A61F2310/0091		6
A61F2310/00916	10	Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of compounds based on metal sulfides	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00916		4
A61F2310/00922	11	Coating made of molybdenum sulfide	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00922		2
A61F2310/00928	9	Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of glass or of glass-containing compounds, e.g. of bioglass	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00928		122
A61F2310/00934	10	Coating made of enamel	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00934		18
A61F2310/0094	10	Coating made of porcelain	CPCONLY	A61F2310/0094		7
A61F2310/00946	9	Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of nacre or mother-of-pearl	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00946		2
A61F2310/00952	9	Coating, pre-coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of bone cement, e.g. pre-applied PMMA cement mantle	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00952		139
A61F2310/00958	9	Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of bone or of bony tissue	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00958		61
A61F2310/00964	9	Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of cartilage	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00964		20
A61F2310/0097	9	Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of pharmaceutical products, e.g. antibiotics	CPCONLY	A61F2310/0097		432
A61F2310/00976	9	Coating or prosthesis-covering structure made of proteins or of polypeptides, e.g. of bone morphogenic proteins BMP or of transforming growth factors TGF	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00976		483
A61F2310/00982	10	Coating made of collagen	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00982		91
A61F2310/00988	10	Coating made of fibrin	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00988		10
A61F2310/00994	10	Coating made of gelatin	CPCONLY	A61F2310/00994		14
