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Direct device (attribute) represents the device on which the method directly acts.

For example, 

    • Concept
      t431698006 |Adjustment of gastric banding using fluoroscopic guidance (procedure)|
       has Direct device of Surgical band (physical object)
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Subtypes of Surgical repair (procedure) that include a prosthetic device should be modeled using the DIRECT DEVICE attribute when the value is <<53350007 |Prosthesis, device (physical object)|


Direct morphology

Direct morphology (attribute) describes the morphologically abnormal structure that is the direct object of the Method action.

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