Implants consisting of artificial materials; medical and surgical catheters; medical apparatus for use in endoscopy; protective guards for catheters; surgical implants comprised of artificial materials; catheters; catheters for surgical use; medical implants; intravenous catheters; surgical mesh; cardiovascular catheters; surgical and wound treating equipment; tubes for surgical purposes; tubing for use with catheters; apparatus for non-invasive surgery; central venous catheters; medical implants made of artificial materials; catheters for medical use; implanted prosthesis; medical and veterinary apparatus and instruments; surgical apparatus and instruments for medical use; cardiac catheters; cardiovascular needles; implant materials [prosthesis] for use in surgery; hydrophilic guide wire to track catheters; cardiovascular guidewires; medical devices, namely, intravascular implants comprised of artificial material; medical instruments for cutting tissue; prosthetics and artificial implants; embolic devices; biodegradable implants; intravenous catheter sets; artificial implants; intracardiac catheter; medical apparatus for use in cardiac surgery; artificial organs and implants; medical guidewires