EMDN K03: Arthroscopy Devices, Single-Use

Complete hierarchy for EMDN group K03 in category K (Endotherapy and Electrosurgical Devices): 16 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.

  • K03Arthroscopy Devices, Single-Use
    • K0301Arthroscopy Traction Systems, Single-Useterminal
    • K0302Arthroscopy Surgical Instruments, Single-Use
      • K030201Arthroscopy Cannulas, Single-UseMDR 100.0% Class IIa · n=37MDD 100.0% Class IIa · n=43terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 37 of 37 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 37 Class IIa (100.0%)

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 43 of 43 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 43 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.

      • K030202Arthroscopy Guide Wires, Single-UseMDR 100.0% Class IIa · n=220MDD 100.0% Class IIa · n=81terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 220 of 220 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 220 Class IIa (100.0%)

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 81 of 81 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 81 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.

      • K030203Arthroscopy Blades, Single-UseMDR 100.0% Class IIa · n=112MDD 99.8% Class IIa · n=1,342terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 112 of 112 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 112 Class IIa (100.0%)

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 1,340 of 1,342 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 1,340 Class IIa (99.8%)
        • 2 Class I (0.1%)

        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.

      • K030204Arthroscopy Burs, Single-UseMDR 100.0% Class IIa · n=20MDD 100.0% Class IIa · n=291terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 20 of 20 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 20 Class IIa (100.0%)

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 291 of 291 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 291 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.

      • K030205Arthroscopy Suture Devices not Included in Other Classes, Single-Useterminal
      • K030206Arthroscopy Dissectors, Single-Useterminal
      • K030207Arthroscopy Electrodes, Single-Useterminal
      • K030208Arthroscopy Forceps, Single-Useterminal
      • K030209Arthroscopy Scissors, Single-Useterminal
      • K030210Arthroscopy Handpieces, Single Useterminal
      • K030211Arthroscopy Manipulators, Single Useterminal
      • K030212Arthroscopy Instrument Kits, Single Useterminal
      • K030299Arthroscopy Surgical Instruments, Single Use - OtherMDR 2 classes · n=88MDD 95.2% Class IIa · n=21terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 88 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 50 Class IIb (56.8%)
        • 38 Class IIa (43.1%)

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 20 of 21 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 20 Class IIa (95.2%)
        • 1 Class IIb (4.7%)

        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.

    • K0380Arthroscopy Devices, Single Use - Accessoriesterminal
    • K0399Arthroscopy Devices, Single Use - Otherterminal

How K03 is structured

16
terminal codes, selectable in a device record
1
branch heading, not selectable
13
name a specific device type
19%
fallback entries: Other and Accessories

The Arthroscopy Devices, Single-Use branch runs 2 levels deep. One entry below is a branch heading that groups other codes rather than naming a device, so a classification has to resolve all the way down to one of the 16 codes marked terminal.

2 terminal codes are “- Other” entries and 1 is an “- Accessories” entry, 19% 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 K03 codes can be used in a EUDAMED device record?
16 of the 17 codes listed under K03 (Arthroscopy Devices, Single-Use) are terminal and can be selected. The other 1 is a branch heading that cannot.
How deep is the K03 hierarchy?
The K03 branch runs 2 levels below the group code.
How many K03 codes are catch-all entries?
2 terminal codes under K03 are "- Other" entries and 1 is an "- Accessories" entry, 19% of the branch. The remaining 13 name a specific device type.

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Other groups in category K

K01Endotherapy DevicesK02Electrosurgery Devices, Single-Use

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.