Which A06 codes can be used in a EUDAMED device record?

31 of the 40 codes listed under A06 (Drainage and Fluids Collection Devices) are terminal and can be selected. The other 9 are branch headings that cannot.

How deep is the A06 hierarchy?

The A06 branch runs 4 levels below the group code. Its largest sub-branch is A0601 (Surgical Drainage Systems), which holds 14 of the 31 terminal codes.

How many A06 codes are catch-all entries?

10 terminal codes under A06 are "- Other" entries and 1 is an "- Accessories" entry, 35% of the branch. The remaining 20 name a specific device type.

EMDN A06: Drainage and Fluids Collection Devices

Complete hierarchy for EMDN group A06 in category A (Devices for Administration, Withdrawal and Collection): 31 terminal codes, EMDN v2026. Terminal codes are the ones accepted in a EUDAMED device record.

Registered classes, as of 8 Sep 2026. For each code with at least 20 registrations under a legislation, the chip shows how devices registered in EUDAMED under that code are classed, counted once per primary UDI-DI and kept separate for each legislation. It is not a determination. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ from the class the same device would have under MDR or IVDR.

A06Drainage and Fluids Collection Devices
- A0601Surgical Drainage Systems
  - A060101Vacuum and Gravity Drainage Systems
    - A06010101Drainage Systems with Predefined Suction
      - A0601010101Drainage Systems with Redon Type Rigid ContainerMDR 97.3% Class IIa · n=114MDD 2 classes · n=67terminal
        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 111 of 114 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
        111 Class IIa (97.3%)
        3 Class I (2.6%)
        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 67 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
        61 Class IIa (91.0%)
        6 Class I (8.9%)
        Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
      - A0601010102Drainage Systems with ReservoirMDR 97.8% Class IIa · n=2,496MDD 97.5% Class IIa · n=204terminal
        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 2,442 of 2,496 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
        2,442 Class IIa (97.8%)
        28 Class I (1.1%)
        26 Class IIb (1.0%)
        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 199 of 204 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
        199 Class IIa (97.5%)
        5 Class I (2.4%)
        Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
      - A0601010103Bellows Drainage SystemsMDR 2 classes · n=153terminal
        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 153 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
        145 Class IIa (94.7%)
        8 Class I (5.2%)
        Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination.
      - A0601010199Drainage Systems with Predefined Suction - OtherMDR 2 classes · n=131MDD 2 classes · n=38terminal
        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 131 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
        68 Class IIa (51.9%)
        63 Class I (48.0%)
        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 38 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
        22 Class IIa (57.8%)
        16 Class I (42.1%)
        Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
    - A06010102Drainage Systems with Adjustable Suction
      - A0601010201Drainage Systems with Adjustable Suction and Collection ChamberMDR 2 classes · n=123MDD 2 classes · n=77terminal
        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 123 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
        84 Class IIa (68.2%)
        39 Class I (31.7%)
        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 77 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
        62 Class IIa (80.5%)
        15 Class I (19.4%)
        Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
      - A0601010299Drainage Systems with Adjustable Suction - OtherMDR 2 classes · n=131MDD 100.0% Class IIa · n=123terminal
        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 131 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
        116 Class I (88.5%)
        15 Class IIa (11.4%)
        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 123 of 123 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
        123 Class IIa (100.0%)
        Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
    - A06010103Cannulas and Tips for Aspiration and Irrigation, Single-UseMDR 2 classes · n=1,986MDD 3 classes · n=320terminal
      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 1,986 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
      1,299 Class IIa (65.4%)
      687 Class I (34.5%)
      Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 320 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
      290 Class IIa (90.6%)
      15 Class I (4.6%)
      15 Class III (4.6%)
      Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
    - A06010104Drainage Probes
      - A0601010401Thoracic Drainages (Straight and Angled)MDR 99.5% Class IIa · n=238MDD 100.0% Class IIa · n=101terminal
        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 237 of 238 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
        237 Class IIa (99.5%)
        1 Class I (0.4%)
        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 101 of 101 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
        101 Class IIa (100.0%)
        Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
      - A0601010402Cylindrical or Circular Drainages (Straight and T-Shaped)MDR 100.0% Class IIa · n=303MDD 100.0% Class IIa · n=192terminal
        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 303 of 303 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
        303 Class IIa (100.0%)
        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 192 of 192 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
        192 Class IIa (100.0%)
        Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
      - A0601010403Flat and Lamellar DrainagesMDR 98.8% Class IIa · n=85MDD 100.0% Class IIa · n=170terminal
        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 84 of 85 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
        84 Class IIa (98.8%)
        1 Class I (1.1%)
        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 170 of 170 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
        170 Class IIa (100.0%)
        Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
      - A0601010499Drainage Probes - OtherMDR 100.0% Class IIa · n=197terminal
        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 197 of 197 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
        197 Class IIa (100.0%)
        Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination.
    - A06010199Vacuum and Gravity Drainage Systems - OtherMDR 2 classes · n=286MDD 3 classes · n=760terminal
      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 286 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
      191 Class IIa (66.7%)
      95 Class I (33.2%)
      Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 760 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
      719 Class IIa (94.6%)
      38 Class IIb (5.0%)
      3 Class I (0.3%)
      Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
  - A060102Surgical Drainage Connection Medical TubesMDR 2 classes · n=1,322MDD 2 classes · n=718terminal
    Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 1,322 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
    887 Class I (67.0%)
    435 Class IIa (32.9%)
    Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 718 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
    439 Class I (61.1%)
    279 Class IIa (38.8%)
    Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
  - A060199Surgical Drainage Systems - OtherMDR 3 classes · n=111MDD 2 classes · n=79terminal
    Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 111 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
    77 Class I (69.3%)
    30 Class IIa (27.0%)
    4 Class IIb (3.6%)
    Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 79 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
    69 Class IIa (87.3%)
    10 Class I (12.6%)
    Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
- A0602Percutaneous Drainage Systems
  - A060201External Drainage Catheters and Kits (Abscesses, Gallstones, Cysts)MDR 4 classes · n=96MDD 4 classes · n=269terminal
    Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 96 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
    55 Class IIa (57.2%)
    25 Class IIb (26.0%)
    12 Class III (12.5%)
    4 Class I (4.1%)
    Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 269 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
    218 Class IIa (81.0%)
    37 Class I (13.7%)
    11 Class III (4.0%)
    3 Class IIb (1.1%)
    Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
  - A060202Trocar Drainages 3/4terminal
  - A060203Pleural Drainages with Valve and KitsMDR 2 classes · n=57MDD 2 classes · n=25terminal
    Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 57 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
    38 Class I (66.6%)
    19 Class IIa (33.3%)
    Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 25 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
    14 Class IIa (56.0%)
    11 Class I (44.0%)
    Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
  - A060204Thoracentesis and Paracentesis Drainages and KitsMDR 3 classes · n=66MDD 99.0% Class IIa · n=108terminal
    Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 66 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
    38 Class IIa (57.5%)
    27 Class I (40.9%)
    1 Class IIb (1.5%)
    Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 107 of 108 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
    107 Class IIa (99.0%)
    1 Class I (0.9%)
    Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
  - A060205Pericardium Drainages and Kitsterminal
  - A060206Peritonaeal Drainages and Kitsterminal
  - A060299Percutaneous Drainage Systems - OtherMDR 99.7% Class IIa · n=1,966MDD 98.7% Class IIa · n=159terminal
    Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 1,962 of 1,966 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
    1,962 Class IIa (99.7%)
    3 Class I (0.1%)
    1 Class IIb (<0.1%)
    Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 157 of 159 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
    157 Class IIa (98.7%)
    1 Class I (0.6%)
    1 Class IIb (0.6%)
    Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
- A0603Fluids Collection Bags and Systems
  - A060301Collection Bags and Other Containers for Drainages and Fistulas, Single UseMDR 99.2% Class I · n=695MDD 3 classes · n=275terminal
    Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 690 of 695 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
    690 Class I (99.2%)
    5 Class IIa (0.7%)
    Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 275 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
    162 Class I (58.9%)
    112 Class IIa (40.7%)
    1 Class III (0.3%)
    Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
  - A060302Collection Bags for Urological and Arthroscopic Washings, Single-UseMDR 100.0% Class I · n=29terminal
    Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 29 of 29 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
    29 Class I (100.0%)
    Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination.
  - A060303Urine Collection Systems and Bags, Single-Use
    - A06030301Urine Collection BagsMDR 99.9% Class I · n=2,913MDD 99.5% Class I · n=243terminal
      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 2,912 of 2,913 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
      2,912 Class I (99.9%)
      1 Class IIa (<0.1%)
      Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 242 of 243 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
      242 Class I (99.5%)
      1 Class IIa (0.4%)
      Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
    - A06030302Hourly Diuresis Measurement SetsMDR 100.0% Class I · n=99terminal
      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 99 of 99 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
      99 Class I (100.0%)
      Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination.
    - A06030399Urine Collection Systems - OtherMDR 100.0% Class I · n=119terminal
      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 119 of 119 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
      119 Class I (100.0%)
      Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination.
  - A060304Intra-Operation Fluid Collection Devices
    - A06030401Intraoperative Suction ContainersMDR 99.5% Class I · n=458terminal
      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 456 of 458 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
      456 Class I (99.5%)
      2 Class IIa (0.4%)
      Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination.
    - A06030499Intra-Operation Fluid Collection Devices - OtherMDR 2 classes · n=83MDD 100.0% Class IIa · n=34terminal
      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 83 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
      72 Class I (86.7%)
      11 Class IIa (13.2%)
      Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 34 of 34 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
      34 Class IIa (100.0%)
      Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
  - A060399Fluid Collection Bags and Systems - OtherMDR 2 classes · n=563MDD 2 classes · n=36terminal
    Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 563 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
    497 Class I (88.2%)
    66 Class IIa (11.7%)
    Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 36 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
    19 Class IIa (52.7%)
    17 Class I (47.2%)
    Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
- A0680Drainage and Fluid Collection Devices - AccessoriesMDR 97.1% Class I · n=499MDD 3 classes · n=138terminal
  Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 485 of 499 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
  - 485 Class I (97.1%)
  - 14 Class IIa (2.8%)
  Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 138 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
  - 76 Class IIa (55.0%)
  - 61 Class I (44.2%)
  - 1 Class IIb (0.7%)
  Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
- A0699Drainage and Fluid Collection Devices - OtherMDR 2 classes · n=284MDD 3 classes · n=39terminal
  Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 284 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
  - 251 Class I (88.3%)
  - 33 Class IIa (11.6%)
  Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 39 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
  - 28 Class IIa (71.7%)
  - 10 Class I (25.6%)
  - 1 Class IIb (2.5%)
  Counted once per primary UDI-DI, using the class on the registration. The class of a device comes from the MDR and IVDR classification rules for its intended purpose, so a code is evidence of how others registered, not a determination. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.

How A06 is structured

terminal codes, selectable in a device record

branch headings, not selectable

name a specific device type

35%

fallback entries: Other and Accessories

The Drainage and Fluids Collection Devices branch runs 4 levels deep. 9 entries below are branch headings that group other codes rather than naming a device, so a classification has to resolve all the way down to one of the 31 codes marked terminal.

10 terminal codes are “- Other” entries and 1 is an “- Accessories” entry, 35% of the branch. An “- Other” code is the residual slot for devices its siblings do not name, so it is worth ruling out every specific sibling before settling on one.

The largest sub-branch is A0601 (Surgical Drainage Systems), holding 14 of the 31 terminal codes.

Frequently asked questions

Which A06 codes can be used in a EUDAMED device record?: 31 of the 40 codes listed under A06 (Drainage and Fluids Collection Devices) are terminal and can be selected. The other 9 are branch headings that cannot.
How deep is the A06 hierarchy?: The A06 branch runs 4 levels below the group code. Its largest sub-branch is A0601 (Surgical Drainage Systems), which holds 14 of the 31 terminal codes.
How many A06 codes are catch-all entries?: 10 terminal codes under A06 are "- Other" entries and 1 is an "- Accessories" entry, 35% of the branch. The remaining 20 name a specific device type.

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Other groups in category A

A01Needles A02Syringes A03Tubular Devices A04Solution Filters A05Mechanical Infusion Systems, Single-Use A07Adapters, Connectors, Ramps, Stopcocks, Caps A08Nutrition and Infusion Bags and Containers, Single-Use A09Organ Preservation Solutions and Containers A10Abdominal Ostomy Devices A11Sample Collection Swabs A12Sample Collection Spatulas A13Applicators for Drugs and Medical Devices not Present in Other Classes A99Devices for Administration, Withdrawal and Collection - Other

Source: European Commission, EMDN v2026 official release. Terminal codes are the only codes accepted in a EUDAMED device record. EMDN is a nomenclature, not a risk classification. MDR/IVDR class is determined separately.