Which B05 codes can be used in a EUDAMED device record?

All 3 codes listed under B05 (Topical Use Blood Components Preparation Devices) are terminal, so any of them can be selected in a device record.

How deep is the B05 hierarchy?

The B05 branch runs 1 level below the group code.

How many B05 codes are catch-all entries?

1 terminal code under B05 is an "- Other" entry, 33% of the branch. The remaining 2 name a specific device type.

EMDN B05: Topical Use Blood Components Preparation Devices

Complete hierarchy for EMDN group B05 in category B (Haematology and Haemotransfusion Devices): 3 terminal codes, EMDN v2026. Terminal codes are the ones accepted in a EUDAMED device record.

B05Topical Use Blood Components Preparation Devices
- B0501Platelet Gel Automatic Preparation Devices (Excluding Bags)terminal
- B0502Fibrin Glue Automatic Preparation Devices (Excluding Bags)terminal
- B0599Topical Use Blood Components Preparation Devices - Otherterminal

How B05 is structured

terminal codes, selectable in a device record

branch headings, not selectable

name a specific device type

33%

fallback entries: Other and Accessories

The Topical Use Blood Components Preparation Devices branch runs 1 level deep. Every code below is terminal.

1 terminal code is an “- Other” entry, 33% 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.

Frequently asked questions

Which B05 codes can be used in a EUDAMED device record?: All 3 codes listed under B05 (Topical Use Blood Components Preparation Devices) are terminal, so any of them can be selected in a device record.
How deep is the B05 hierarchy?: The B05 branch runs 1 level below the group code.
How many B05 codes are catch-all entries?: 1 terminal code under B05 is an "- Other" entry, 33% of the branch. The remaining 2 name a specific device type.

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Other groups in category B

B01Blood Bags and Kits B02Blood Filters B03Apheresis Devices B04Autotransfusion Devices B06Cellular or Biological Manipulation Devices B07Blood and Blood Components Preservation Solutions B99Haematology and Haemotransfusion Devices - 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.