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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="true" level="5" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L" definition-exists="true" date-revised="2023-02-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2023-02-01"><title-part><text>METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL</text></title-part><title-part><text>DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR</text></title-part><title-part><text>CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES</text></title-part><title-part><text>MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES </text><reference><text>preservation of bodies or disinfecting characterised by the agents employed <class-ref scheme="cpc">A01N</class-ref>; preserving, e.g. sterilising, food or foodstuffs <class-ref scheme="cpc">A23</class-ref>; preparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61K</class-ref></text></reference></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings date-revised="2013-01-01"><note type="note"><note-paragraph>In groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L2/00</class-ref> - <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L12/00</class-ref>, it is desirable to add the indexing codes of groups <CPC-specific-note><class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L2101/00</class-ref> - <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L2101/50</class-ref></CPC-specific-note>.</note-paragraph></note><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="ipc-not-used">The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: <table><row><entry><class-ref scheme="ipc">A61L33/10</class-ref></entry><entry> covered by </entry><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L33/0011</class-ref></entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="ipc">A61L33/14</class-ref></entry><entry> covered by </entry><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L33/0011</class-ref></entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="ipc">A61L33/16</class-ref></entry><entry> covered by </entry><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L33/0047</class-ref></entry></row></table></note-paragraph><note-paragraph> <CPC-specific-note>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.</CPC-specific-note></note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L12/088" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L12/08" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L12/088</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Heavy metals</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L12/10" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L12/10" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L12/10</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Halogens or compounds thereof</text></title-part></class-title>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L12/12" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L12/12" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L12/12</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Non-macromolecular oxygen-containing compounds, e.g. hydrogen peroxide or ozone </text><reference><text><class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L12/10</class-ref> takes precedence</text></reference></title-part></class-title>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L12/143" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L12/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L12/143</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Quaternary ammonium compounds</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L12/148" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L12/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L12/148</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Mercury containing compounds, e.g. thimerosal</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="7" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L15/00" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="A61L15/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2018-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L15/00</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Chemical aspects of, or use of materials for, bandages, dressings or absorbent pads </text><reference><text>for liquid bandages <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L26/00</class-ref>; radioactive dressings </text><CPC-specific-text><text><class-ref scheme="cpc">A61N5/1029</class-ref></text></CPC-specific-text></reference></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings date-revised="2013-01-01"><note type="note"><note-paragraph> In groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L15/08</class-ref> -  <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L15/12</class-ref>, 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.</note-paragraph><note-paragraph> When classifying in groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L15/08</class-ref>&#160;-&#160;<class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L15/12</class-ref>, classification is also made in group <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L15/14</class-ref> if the use of materials characterised by their function or physical properties is of interest. </note-paragraph><note-paragraph>In groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L15/18</class-ref> - <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L15/40</class-ref>, 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. <CPC-specific-note>This Note corresponds to IPC Note (1) relating to <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L15/18</class-ref> - <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L15/40</class-ref>.</CPC-specific-note></note-paragraph><note-paragraph>When classifying in groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L15/18</class-ref> - <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L15/40</class-ref>, classification is also made in group <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L15/42</class-ref> if the use of materials characterised by their function or physical properties is of interest.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/22" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/22" c-set-base-allowed="true" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2017-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/22</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2017-08-01"><title-part><text>Polypeptides or derivatives thereof </text><CPC-specific-text><text>, e.g. degradation products</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/222" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/22" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/222</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Gelatin</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/26" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/26" c-set-base-allowed="true" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/26</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Mixtures of macromolecular compounds</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/28" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/28" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/28</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Materials for coating prostheses</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/30" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/30" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/30</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Inorganic materials</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/303" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/30" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/303</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Carbon</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/306" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/30" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2016-05-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/306</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2016-05-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Other specific inorganic materials not covered by <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L27/303</class-ref>&#160;-&#160;<class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L27/32</class-ref></text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/32" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/32" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/32</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Phosphorus-containing materials, e.g. apatite</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/3608" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/36" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/3608</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Bone, e.g. demineralised bone matrix [DBM], bone powder</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/3612" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/36" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/3612</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Cartilage, synovial fluid</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/3616" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/36" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/3616</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Blood, e.g. platelet-rich plasma</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/362" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/36" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/362</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Skin, e.g. dermal papillae</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/3625" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/36" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/3625</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Vascular tissue, e.g. heart valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/3629" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/36" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/3629</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Intestinal tissue, e.g. small intestinal submucosa</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/3633" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/36" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/3633</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Extracellular matrix [ECM]</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/3637" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/36" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/3637</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>characterised by the origin of the biological material other than human or animal, e.g. plant extracts, algae</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/3641" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/36" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/3641</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>characterised by the site of application in the body </text><reference><text>materials for artificial blood vessels <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L27/507</class-ref>; materials for use in artificial skin <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L27/60</class-ref></text></reference></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/52" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/52" c-set-base-allowed="true" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/52</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Hydrogels or hydrocolloids</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L27/58" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L27/58" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L27/58</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Materials at least partially resorbable by the body</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L28/0042" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L28/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L28/0042</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Plasticisers</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L28/0046" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L28/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L28/0046</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Sprayable compositions</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L28/0049" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L28/00" c-set-base-allowed="true" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L28/0049</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Hydrogels or hydrocolloids</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L28/0073" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L28/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L28/0073</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Composite materials, i.e. containing one material dispersed in a matrix of the same or different material</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L28/0076" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L28/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L28/0076</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with an inorganic matrix</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L31/084" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L31/08" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L31/084</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Carbon; Graphite</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L31/145" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L31/14" c-set-base-allowed="true" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L31/145</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Hydrogels or hydrocolloids</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L31/146" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L31/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L31/146</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Porous materials, e.g. foams or sponges</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L31/148" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L31/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L31/148</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Materials at least partially resorbable by the body</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L31/16" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L31/16" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L31/16</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Biologically active materials, e.g. therapeutic substances </text><CPC-specific-text><reference><text><class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L31/047</class-ref> takes precedence</text></reference></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L31/18" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L31/18" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L31/18</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Materials at least partially X-ray or laser opaque</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="7" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L33/00" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="A61L33/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2018-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L33/00</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Antithrombogenic treatment of surgical articles, e.g. sutures, catheters, prostheses, or of articles for the manipulation or conditioning of blood</text></title-part><title-part><text>Materials for such treatment</text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings date-revised="2013-01-01"><note type="note"><note-paragraph>In groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L33/0076</class-ref> -  <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L33/0094</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L33/02</class-ref> -  <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L33/122</class-ref>, 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. </note-paragraph><note-paragraph> When classifying in groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L33/02</class-ref>&#160;-&#160;<class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L33/122</class-ref>, classification is also made in group <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L33/0005</class-ref> if of interest </note-paragraph><note-paragraph> In group <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L33/00</class-ref>, the use of specific polymers is indicated using the relevant classification symbols of subclass <class-ref scheme="cpc">C08L</class-ref> in the second position of the combination set, e.g. antithrombogenic treatment with the help of polyvinylchloride <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L33/064</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">C08L27/06</class-ref></note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L33/0011" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L33/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L33/0011</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Anticoagulant, e.g. heparin, platelet aggregation inhibitor, fibrinolytic agent, other than enzymes, attached to the substrate</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L33/0017" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L33/00" c-set-base-allowed="true" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L33/0017</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>using a surface active agent</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L33/0023" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L33/00" c-set-base-allowed="true" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L33/0023</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>using a quaternized group or a protonated amine group of the substrate</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L33/0041" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L33/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L33/0041</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>characterised by the choice of an antithrombatic agent other than heparin </text><reference><text>heparino&#239;d <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L33/08</class-ref>; polypeptides <class-ref scheme="cpc">A61L33/12</class-ref></text></reference></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L33/0064" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L33/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L33/0064</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Hydrogels or hydrocolloids</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L33/0076" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L33/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L33/0076</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Chemical modification of the substrate</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="A61L33/0082" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="A61L33/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>A61L33/0082</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>by reacting with an organic compound other than heparin</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
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