A61B17/00	Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets (A61B 18/00 takes precedence; contraceptive devices, pessaries or applicators therefor A61F 6/00; eye surgery A61F 9/007; ear surgery A61F 11/20) [1, 3, 7, 2006.01]
	Note(s) When classifying in this group, classification is also made in group A61B 17/94 if the endoscopic features of the surgical instrument are of interest.[8]