A
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HEALTH; LIFE-SAVING; AMUSEMENT
A61
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
A61L
METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION, OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS, OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS, OR SURGICAL ARTICLES (preservation of bodies or disinfecting characterised by the agent employed A01N; preserving, e.g. sterilising, food or foodstuffs A23; preparations for medical, dental or toilet purposes A61K) [4]
Subclass index
DISINFECTION OR STERILISATION OF MATERIALS
General methods or apparatus 2/00
of air 9/00
of refuse 11/00
of contact lenses 12/00
MATERIALS FOR
Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads 15/00
sutures or for ligaturing blood vessels 17/00
liquid bandages 26/00
prostheses or for coating prostheses 27/00
colostomy devices 28/00
catheters or for coating catheters 29/00
other surgical articles 31/00
SURGICAL ADHESIVES OR CEMENTS; ADHESIVES FOR COLOSTOMY DEVICES 24/00
ANTITHROMBOGENIC TREATMENT OF SURGICAL ARTICLES 33/00
Disinfection or sterilising

Note(s) [7]

A61L 2/00
Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor (atomisers for disinfecting agents A61M; sterilisation of packages or package contents in association with packaging B65B 55/00; treatment of water, waste water, sewage or sludge C02F; disinfecting paper D21H 21/36; disinfecting devices for water closets E03D; articles having provision for disinfection, see the relevant subclasses for these articles, e.g. H04R 1/12) [2006.01]
A61L 2/02
using physical phenomena [2006.01]
A61L 2/025
Ultrasonics [2006.01]
A61L 2/03
Electric current, e.g. electrolysis [2006.01]
A61L 2/04
Heat (A61L 2/08 takes precedence) [2006.01]
A61L 2/06
Hot gas [2006.01]
A61L 2/07
Steam [2006.01]
A61L 2/08
Radiation [2006.01]
A61L 2/10
Ultra-violet radiation [2006.01]
A61L 2/12
Microwaves [2006.01]
A61L 2/14
Plasma, i.e. ionised gases [2006.01]
A61L 2/16
using chemical substances [2006.01]
A61L 2/18
Liquid substances [2006.01]
A61L 2/20
Gaseous substances, e.g. vapours [2006.01]
A61L 2/22
Phase substances, e.g. smokes, aerosols [2006.01]
A61L 2/23
Solid substances, e.g. granules, powders, blocks, tablets [2006.01]
A61L 2/232
layered or coated [2006.01]
A61L 2/235
cellular, porous or foamed [2006.01]
A61L 2/238
Metals or alloys, e.g. oligodynamic metals [2006.01]
A61L 2/24
Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation [2006.01]
A61L 2/26
Accessories [2006.01]
A61L 2/28
Devices for testing the effectiveness or completeness of sterilisation, e.g. indicators which change colour (apparatus involving enzymes or microorganisms C12M 1/34) [2006.01]
A61L 9/00
Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air (purifying air by respirators A62B, A62D 9/00; chemical or biological purification of waste gases B01D 53/34; air-conditioning systems incorporating sterilisation F24F 3/16) [2006.01]
A61L 9/01
Deodorant compositions [2006.01]
A61L 9/012
characterised by being in a special form, e.g. gels, emulsions [2006.01]
A61L 9/013
containing animal or plant extracts, or vegetable material [2006.01]
A61L 9/014
containing sorbent material, e.g. activated carbon [2006.01]
A61L 9/015
using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone (A61L 9/20 takes precedence) [2006.01]
A61L 9/02
using substances evaporated in the air by heating or combustion [2006.01]
A61L 9/03
A61L 9/04
using substances evaporated in the air without heating [2006.01]
A61L 9/05
specially adapted to be released by contact with a liquid, e.g. for toilets [2006.01]
A61L 9/12
Apparatus, e.g. holders, therefor [2006.01]
A61L 9/14
using sprayed or atomised substances [2006.01]
A61L 9/16
using physical phenomena [2006.01]
A61L 9/18
Radiation (A61L 9/22 takes precedence) [2006.01]
A61L 9/20
Ultra-violet radiation [2006.01]
A61L 9/22
Ionisation [2006.01]
A61L 11/00
Disinfection or sterilising methods specially adapted for refuse [2006.01]
A61L 12/00
Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising contact lenses; Accessories therefor [2006.01]
A61L 12/02
using physical phenomena, e.g. electricity, ultrasonics or ultrafiltration [2006.01]
A61L 12/04
Heat (A61L 12/06 takes precedence) [2006.01]
A61L 12/06
Radiation, e.g. ultra-violet or microwaves [2006.01]
A61L 12/08
using chemical substances [2006.01]
A61L 12/10
Halogens or compounds thereof [2006.01]
A61L 12/12
Non-macromolecular oxygen-containing compounds, e.g hydrogen peroxide or ozone (A61L 12/10 takes precedence) [2006.01]
A61L 12/14
Organic compounds not covered by groups A61L 12/10 or A61L 12/12 [2006.01]
Chemical aspects of bandages, dressings, or absorbent pads or use of materials for their realisation; Materials for surgical articles, e.g. surgical sutures; Surgical adhesives or cements; Materials for prostheses, catheters or colostomy devices
A61L 15/00
Chemical aspects of, or use of materials for, bandages, dressings or absorbent pads (for liquid bandages A61L 26/00; radioactive dressings A61M 36/14) [2006.01]
A61L 15/07
Stiffening bandages [2006.01]

Note(s) [5]

  • In groups A61L 15/08-A61L 15/12, the last place priority rule is applied, i.e. at each hierarchical level, in the absence of an indication to the contrary, classification is made in the last appropriate place.
  • When classifying in groups A61L 15/08-A61L 15/12, classification is also made in group A61L 15/14 if the use of materials characterised by their function or physical properties is of interest.
A61L 15/08
containing inorganic materials, e.g. plaster of Paris [2006.01]
A61L 15/10
containing organic materials [2006.01]
A61L 15/12
containing macromolecular materials [2006.01]
A61L 15/14
Use of materials characterised by their function or physical properties [2006.01]
A61L 15/16
Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads for physiological fluids such as urine or blood, e.g. sanitary towels, tampons [2006.01]

Note(s) [5]

  • In groups A61L 15/18-A61L 15/40, the last place priority rule is applied, i.e. at each hierarchical level, in the absence of an indication to the contrary, classification is made in the last appropriate place.
  • When classifying in groups A61L 15/18-A61L 15/40, classification is also made in group A61L 15/42 if the use of materials characterised by their function or physical properties is of interest.
A61L 15/18
containing inorganic materials [2006.01]
A61L 15/20
containing organic materials [2006.01]
A61L 15/22
containing macromolecular materials [2006.01]
A61L 15/24
Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds; Derivatives thereof [2006.01]
A61L 15/26
Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds; Derivatives thereof [2006.01]
A61L 15/28
Polysaccharides or their derivatives [2006.01]
A61L 15/30
Rubbers or their derivatives [2006.01]
A61L 15/32
Proteins, polypeptides; Degradation products or derivatives thereof, e.g. albumin, collagen, fibrin, gelatin [2006.01]
A61L 15/34
Oils, fats, waxes, or natural resins [2006.01]
A61L 15/36
containing microorganisms [2006.01]
A61L 15/38
containing enzymes [2006.01]
A61L 15/40
containing ingredients of undetermined constitution or reaction products thereof [2006.01]
A61L 15/42
Use of materials characterised by their function or physical properties [2006.01]
A61L 15/44
Medicaments [2006.01]
A61L 15/46
Deodorants or malodour counteractants, e.g. to inhibit the formation of ammonia or bacteria [2006.01]
A61L 15/48
Surfactants [2006.01]
A61L 15/50
Lubricants; Anti-adhesive agents [2006.01]
A61L 15/52
Water-repellants [2006.01]
A61L 15/54
Radio-opaque materials [2006.01]
A61L 15/56
Wetness-indicators or colorants [2006.01]
A61L 15/58
Adhesives (electrically conductive adhesives for use in therapy or testing in vivo A61K 50/00) [2006.01]
A61L 15/60
Liquid-swellable gel-forming materials, e.g. super-absorbents [2006.01]
A61L 15/62
Hydrosoluble or hydrodegradable materials [2006.01]
A61L 15/64
specially adapted to be resorbable inside the body [2006.01]
A61L 17/00
Materials for surgical sutures or for ligaturing blood vessels [2006.01]

Note(s) [7]

  • When classifying in group A61L 17/00, classification is also made in A61L 33/00 if the materials used are antithrombogenic.

Note(s) [7]

  • In groups A61L 17/04-A61L 17/14, the last place priority rule is applied, i.e. at each hierarchical level, in the absence of an indication to the contrary, classification is made in the last appropriate place.
A61L 17/04
Non-resorbable materials [2006.01]
A61L 17/06
At least partly resorbable materials [2006.01]
A61L 17/08
of animal origin, e.g. catgut, collagen [2006.01]
A61L 17/10
containing macromolecular materials [2006.01]
A61L 17/12
Homopolymers or copolymers of glycolic or lactic acid [2006.01]
A61L 17/14
Post-treatment to improve physical properties [2006.01]
A61L 24/00
Surgical adhesives or cements; Adhesives for colostomy devices (electrically conductive adhesives for use in therapy or testing in vivo A61K 50/00) [2006.01]

Note(s) [7]

  • When classifying in group A61L 24/00, classification is also made in group A61L 33/00 if the materials used are antithrombogenic.

Note(s) [7]

  • In groups A61L 24/02-A61L 24/04, the last place priority rule is applied, i.e. at each hierarchical level, in the absence of an indication to the contrary, classification is made in the last appropriate place.
A61L 24/02
containing inorganic materials [2006.01]
A61L 24/04
containing macromolecular materials [2006.01]
A61L 24/06
obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds [2006.01]
A61L 24/08
Polysaccharides [2006.01]
A61L 24/10
Polypeptides; Proteins [2006.01]
A61L 24/12
Ionomer cements, e.g. glass-ionomer cements [2006.01]
A61L 26/00
Chemical aspects of, or use of materials for, liquid bandages [2006.01]

Note(s) [7]

  • When classifying in group A61L 26/00, classification is also made in A61L 33/00 if the materials used are antithrombogenic.
A61L 27/00
Materials for prostheses or for coating prostheses (dental prostheses A61C 13/00; shape or structure of prostheses A61F 2/00; use of preparations for artificial teeth A61K 6/02; artificial kidneys A61M 1/14) [2006.01]

Note(s) [7]

  • When classifying in group A61L 27/00, classification is also made in A61L 33/00 if the materials used are antithrombogenic.

Note(s) [7]

  • In groups A61L 27/02-A61L 27/40, the last place priority rule is applied, i.e. at each hierarchical level, in the absence of an indication to the contrary, classification is made in the last appropriate place.
  • When classifying in groups A61L 27/02-A61L 27/40, classification is also made in group A61L 27/50 if the use of materials characterised by their function or physical properties is of interest.
A61L 27/02
A61L 27/04
Metals or alloys [2006.01]
A61L 27/06
Titanium or titanium alloys [2006.01]
A61L 27/08
Carbon [2006.01]
A61L 27/10
Ceramics or glasses [2006.01]
A61L 27/12
Phosphorus-containing materials, e.g. apatite [2006.01]
A61L 27/14
Macromolecular materials [2006.01]
A61L 27/16
obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds [2006.01]
A61L 27/18
obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds [2006.01]
A61L 27/20
Polysaccharides [2006.01]
A61L 27/22
Polypeptides or derivatives thereof [2006.01]
A61L 27/24
Collagen [2006.01]
A61L 27/26
Mixtures of macromolecular materials [2006.01]
A61L 27/28
Materials for coating prostheses [2006.01]
A61L 27/30
A61L 27/32
Phosphorus-containing materials, e.g. apatite [2006.01]
A61L 27/34
Macromolecular materials [2006.01]
A61L 27/36
containing ingredients of undetermined constitution or reaction products thereof [2006.01]
A61L 27/38
Animal cells (for use in artificial skin A61L 27/60) [2006.01]
A61L 27/40
Composite materials, i.e. layered or containing one material dispersed in a matrix of the same or different material [2006.01]
A61L 27/42
having an inorganic matrix [2006.01]
A61L 27/44
having a macromolecular matrix [2006.01]
A61L 27/46
with phosphorus-containing inorganic fillers [2006.01]
A61L 27/48
with macromolecular fillers [2006.01]
A61L 27/50
Materials characterised by their function or physical properties [2006.01]
A61L 27/52
Hydrogels or hydrocolloids [2006.01]
A61L 27/54
Biologically active materials, e.g. therapeutic substances [2006.01]
A61L 27/56
Porous or cellular materials [2006.01]
A61L 27/58
Materials at least partially resorbable by the body [2006.01]
A61L 27/60
Materials for use in artificial skin [2006.01]
A61L 28/00
Materials for colostomy devices (adhesives for colostomy devices A61L 24/00) [2006.01]

Note(s) [7]

  • When classifying in group A61L 28/00, classification is also made in A61L 33/00 if the materials used are antithrombogenic.
A61L 29/00
Materials for catheters or for coating catheters (shape or structure of catheters A61M 25/00) [2006.01]

Note(s) [7]

  • When classifying in group A61L 29/00, classification is also made in A61L 33/00 if the materials used are antithrombogenic.

Note(s) [7]

  • In groups A61L 29/02-A61L 29/12, the last place priority rule is applied, i.e. at each hierarchical level, in the absence of an indication to the contrary, classification is made in the last appropriate place.
  • When classifying in groups A61L 29/02-A61L 29/12, classification is also made in group A61L 29/14 if the use of materials characterised by their function or physical properties is of interest.
A61L 29/02
A61L 29/04
Macromolecular materials [2006.01]
A61L 29/06
obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds [2006.01]
A61L 29/08
Materials for coatings [2006.01]
A61L 29/10
A61L 29/12
Composite materials, i.e. layered or containing one material dispersed in a matrix of the same or different material [2006.01]
A61L 29/14
Materials characterised by their function or physical properties [2006.01]
A61L 29/16
Biologically active materials, e.g. therapeutic substances [2006.01]
A61L 29/18
Materials at least partially X-ray or laser opaque [2006.01]
A61L 31/00
Materials for other surgical articles [2006.01]

Note(s) [7]

  • When classifying in group A61L 31/00, classification is also made in A61L 33/00 if the materials used are antithrombogenic.

Note(s) [7]

  • In groups A61L 31/02-A61L 31/12, the last place priority rule is applied, i.e. at each hierarchical level, in the absence of an indication to the contrary, classification is made in the last appropriate place.
  • When classifying in groups A61L 31/02-A61L 31/12, classification is also made in group A61L 31/14 if the use of materials characterised by their function or physical properties is of interest.
A61L 31/02
A61L 31/04
Macromolecular materials [2006.01]
A61L 31/06
obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds [2006.01]
A61L 31/08
Materials for coatings [2006.01]
A61L 31/10
Macromolecular materials [2006.01]
A61L 31/12
Composite materials, i.e. layered or containing one material dispersed in a matrix of the same or different material [2006.01]
A61L 31/14
Materials characterised by their function or physical properties [2006.01]
A61L 31/16
Biologically active materials, e.g. therapeutic substances [2006.01]
A61L 31/18
Materials at least partially X-ray or laser opaque [2006.01]
A61L 33/00
Antithrombogenic treatment of surgical articles, e.g. sutures, catheters, prostheses, or of articles for the manipulation or conditioning of blood; Materials for such treatment [2006.01]

Note(s) [7]

  • In groups A61L 33/02-A61L 33/18, the last place priority rule is applied, i.e. at each hierarchical level, in the absence of an indication to the contrary, classification is made in the last appropriate place.
A61L 33/02
Use of inorganic materials [2006.01]
A61L 33/04
Use of organic materials, e.g. acetylsalicylic acid [2006.01]
A61L 33/06
Use of macromolecular materials [2006.01]
A61L 33/08
Polysaccharides [2006.01]
A61L 33/10
Heparin, heparinoid or derivatives thereof [2006.01]
A61L 33/12
Polypeptides, proteins or derivatives thereof [2006.01]
A61L 33/14
Use of fibrinolytic agents or platelet aggregation inhibitors [2006.01]
A61L 33/16
Use of enzymes, e.g. urokinase, streptokinase [2006.01]
A61L 33/18
Use of ingredients of undertermined constitution or reaction products thereof [2006.01]
Indexing scheme associated with groups A61L 2/00-A61L 12/00, relating to the chemical composition of the materials used in disinfecting, sterilising or deodorising. [7]
A61L 101/00
Chemical composition of materials used in disinfecting, sterilising or deodorising [2006.01]
A61L 101/02
A61L 101/04
Elemental carbon, e.g. active charcoal [2006.01]
A61L 101/06
containing halogen [2006.01]
A61L 101/08
Elemental halogen [2006.01]
A61L 101/10
Ozone [2006.01]
A61L 101/12
containing silicon [2006.01]
A61L 101/14
containing sulfur [2006.01]
A61L 101/16
containing phosphorus [2006.01]
A61L 101/18
Ammonia [2006.01]
A61L 101/20
Acids [2006.01]
A61L 101/22
Peroxides [2006.01]
A61L 101/24
containing aluminium [2006.01]
A61L 101/26
containing copper [2006.01]
A61L 101/28
containing iron [2006.01]
A61L 101/30
containing zinc [2006.01]
A61L 101/32
Organic compounds [2006.01]
A61L 101/34
Hydroxy compounds [2006.01]
A61L 101/36
Carboxylic acids or derivatives thereof [2006.01]
A61L 101/38
Ethers [2006.01]
A61L 101/40
containing sulfur [2006.01]
A61L 101/42
Organo-metallic compounds or complexes [2006.01]
A61L 101/44
Heterocyclic compounds [2006.01]
A61L 101/46
Macromolecular compounds [2006.01]
A61L 101/48
obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds [2006.01]
A61L 101/50
Polysaccharides or derivatives thereof [2006.01]
A61L 101/52
Microorganisms or substances produced by or extracted from microorganisms [2006.01]
A61L 101/54
Enzymes [2006.01]
A61L 101/56
Plant extracts or vegetable products of undetermined chemical constitution, e.g. plant fibre [2006.01]