EMDN L03: General Surgery Instruments, Reusable
Complete hierarchy for EMDN group L03 in category L (Reusable Surgical Instruments): 42 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.
L03General Surgery Instruments, ReusableL0301General Surgery Surgical Cannulas and Handpieces, ReusableL030101Suction and Irrigation Surgical Cannulas and Handpieces, ReusableMDR 2 classes · n=2,990MDD 2 classes · n=433terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 2,990 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 2,337 Class IIa (78.1%)
- 653 Class I (21.8%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 433 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 392 Class I (90.5%)
- 41 Class IIa (9.4%)
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.
L030199General Surgery Surgical Cannulas and Handpieces, Reusable - OtherMDR 2 classes · n=449MDD 2 classes · n=30terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 449 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 312 Class I (69.4%)
- 137 Class IIa (30.5%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 30 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 28 Class I (93.3%)
- 2 Class IIa (6.6%)
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.
L0311Probes and Explorers, ReusableRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 705 of 711 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 705 Class I (99.1%)
- 6 Class IIa (0.8%)
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.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 199 of 201 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 199 Class I (99.0%)
- 2 Class IIa (0.9%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 177 of 177 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 177 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. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 232 of 232 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 232 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.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 178 of 178 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 178 Class I (100.0%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 21 of 21 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 21 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. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
L031199Probes and Mirrors, Reusable - OtherMDR 100.0% Class I · n=254MDD 100.0% Class I · n=21terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 254 of 254 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 254 Class I (100.0%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 21 of 21 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 21 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. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
L0312Surgical Trocar, ReusableRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 70 of 71 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 70 Class I (98.5%)
- 1 Class IIa (1.4%)
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.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 217 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 197 Class I (90.7%)
- 20 Class IIa (9.2%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 25 of 25 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 25 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. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
L031203Otolaryngological Surgery Trocar, ReusableterminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 62 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 46 Class I (74.1%)
- 16 Class IIa (25.8%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 30 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 16 Class I (53.3%)
- 14 Class IIa (46.6%)
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.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 78 of 81 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 78 Class I (96.2%)
- 3 Class IIa (3.7%)
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.
L031206Robotic Surgery Trocar, ReusableterminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 147 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 115 Class I (78.2%)
- 32 Class IIa (21.7%)
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.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 413 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 226 Class IIa (54.7%)
- 187 Class I (45.2%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 197 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 98 Class I (49.7%)
- 96 Class IIa (48.7%)
- 3 Class IIb (1.5%)
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.
L0313General Surgery Forceps, ReusableRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 2,695 of 2,705 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 2,695 Class I (99.6%)
- 10 Class IIa (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.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 186 of 186 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 186 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.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 453 of 453 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 453 Class I (100.0%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 67 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 54 Class I (80.5%)
- 13 Class IIa (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.
L031304Grasping Forceps, ReusableL03130401Tissue and Organ Grasping Forceps, ReusableMDR 99.9% Class I · n=3,400MDD 98.8% Class I · n=250terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 3,399 of 3,400 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 3,399 Class I (99.9%)
- 1 Class IIa (<0.1%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 247 of 250 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 247 Class I (98.8%)
- 3 Class IIb (1.2%)
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.
L03130402Forceps for External Bodies, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=130MDD 2 classes · n=53terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 130 of 130 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 130 Class I (100.0%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 53 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 40 Class I (75.4%)
- 13 Class IIa (24.5%)
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.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 92 of 92 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 92 Class I (100.0%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 42 of 42 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 42 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. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
L03130499Grasping Forceps, Reusable - OtherMDR 100.0% Class I · n=1,760MDD 95.7% Class I · n=607terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 1,760 of 1,760 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 1,760 Class I (100.0%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 581 of 607 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 581 Class I (95.7%)
- 26 Class IIa (4.2%)
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.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 790 of 790 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 790 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.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 3,133 of 3,133 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 3,133 Class I (100.0%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 2,384 of 2,494 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 2,384 Class I (95.5%)
- 108 Class IIa (4.3%)
- 2 Class IIb (<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.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 1,332 of 1,332 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 1,332 Class I (100.0%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 20 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 15 Class I (75.0%)
- 5 Class IIa (25.0%)
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.
L031308Surgical and Anatomical Tweezers, ReusableMDR 99.7% Class I · n=12,133MDD 97.2% Class I · n=1,235terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 12,108 of 12,133 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 12,108 Class I (99.7%)
- 21 Class IIb (0.1%)
- 4 Class IIa (<0.1%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 1,201 of 1,235 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 1,201 Class I (97.2%)
- 34 Class IIa (2.7%)
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.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 72 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 63 Class I (87.5%)
- 9 Class IIa (12.5%)
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.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 1,010 of 1,010 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 1,010 Class I (100.0%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 204 of 209 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 204 Class I (97.6%)
- 5 Class IIa (2.3%)
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.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 30 of 30 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 30 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.
L031399General Surgery Forceps, Reusable - OtherMDR 100.0% Class I · n=5,736MDD 98.5% Class I · n=804terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 5,736 of 5,736 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 5,736 Class I (100.0%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 792 of 804 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 792 Class I (98.5%)
- 12 Class IIa (1.4%)
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.
L0314General Surgery Spreaders and Spatulas, ReusableL031401General Surgery Spreaders and Retractors, ReusableRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 3,854 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 2,583 Class I (67.0%)
- 1,271 Class IIa (32.9%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 156 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 140 Class I (89.7%)
- 16 Class IIa (10.2%)
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.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 301 of 303 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 301 Class I (99.3%)
- 2 Class IIa (0.6%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 126 of 126 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 126 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. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 27 of 27 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 27 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.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 1,339 of 1,342 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 1,339 Class I (99.7%)
- 3 Class IIa (0.2%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 107 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 98 Class I (91.5%)
- 9 Class IIa (8.4%)
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.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 1,533 of 1,533 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 1,533 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.
L03140199Spreaders and Retractors for General Surgery, Reusable - OtherMDR 96.6% Class I · n=18,326MDD 2 classes · n=2,105terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 17,720 of 18,326 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 17,720 Class I (96.6%)
- 606 Class IIa (3.3%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 2,105 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 1,988 Class I (94.4%)
- 117 Class IIa (5.5%)
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.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 936 of 940 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 936 Class I (99.5%)
- 4 Class IIa (0.4%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 46 of 46 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 46 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. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
L0315General Surgery Dissectors, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=1,161MDD 100.0% Class I · n=68terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 1,161 of 1,161 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 1,161 Class I (100.0%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 68 of 68 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 68 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. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 521 of 521 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 521 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.
L0317General Surgery Adapters and Connectors, ReusableMDR 2 classes · n=348MDD 100.0% Class I · n=25terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 348 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 274 Class I (78.7%)
- 74 Class IIa (21.2%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 25 of 25 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 25 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. MDD and IVDD classes are the directive classification and can differ under MDR or IVDR.
L0318Instruments for Support of Surgical Devices, ReusableMDR 2 classes · n=310MDD 2 classes · n=38terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 310 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 294 Class I (94.8%)
- 16 Class IIa (5.1%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 38 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 33 Class I (86.8%)
- 5 Class IIa (13.1%)
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.
L0399General Surgery Instruments, Reusable - OtherMDR 2 classes · n=14,446MDD 96.2% Class I · n=134terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 14,446 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 13,687 Class I (94.7%)
- 759 Class IIa (5.2%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 129 of 134 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 129 Class I (96.2%)
- 5 Class IIa (3.7%)
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.
How L03 is structured
The General Surgery Instruments, Reusable branch runs 3 levels deep. 7 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 42 codes marked terminal.
7 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.
The largest sub-branch is L0313 (General Surgery Forceps, Reusable), holding 15 of the 42 terminal codes.
Frequently asked questions
- Which L03 codes can be used in a EUDAMED device record?
- 42 of the 49 codes listed under L03 (General Surgery Instruments, Reusable) are terminal and can be selected. The other 7 are branch headings that cannot.
- How deep is the L03 hierarchy?
- The L03 branch runs 3 levels below the group code. Its largest sub-branch is L0313 (General Surgery Forceps, Reusable), which holds 15 of the 42 terminal codes.
- How many L03 codes are catch-all entries?
- 7 terminal codes under L03 are "- Other" entries and 1 is an "- Accessories" entry, 19% of the branch. The remaining 34 name a specific device type.
Not sure which level to stop at, or which of two plausible codes to submit? The guide to choosing an EMDN code walks the decision level by level, with a worked example and the mistakes that get a EUDAMED registration rejected.
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