EMDN L04: Abdominal Surgery Instruments, Reusable

Complete hierarchy for EMDN group L04 in category L (Reusable Surgical Instruments): 27 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.

  • L04Abdominal Surgery Instruments, Reusable
    • L0406Rigid Rectoscopes and Anoscopes, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=92terminal

      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%)

      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.

    • L0408Abdominal Surgery Special Forceps, Reusable
      • L040801Liver and Biliary Tract Special Forceps, Reusable
        • L04080101Gallbladder Forceps, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=27terminal

          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.

        • L04080102Gallstones Forceps, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=75terminal

          Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 75 of 75 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

          • 75 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.

        • L04080103Biliary Tract Forceps, Reusableterminal
        • L04080199Liver and Biliary Tract Special Forceps, Reusable - Otherterminal
      • L040802Gastrointestinal System Special Forceps, Reusable
        • L04080201Esophageal Forceps, Reusableterminal
        • L04080202Gastric Forceps, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=79terminal

          Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 79 of 79 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

          • 79 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.

        • L04080203Intestinal Forceps, Reusable
          • L0408020301Intestinal Tissue Grippers, ReusableMDR 99.0% Class I · n=200terminal

            Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 198 of 200 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

            • 198 Class I (99.0%)
            • 2 Class IIa (1.0%)

            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.

          • L0408020302Enterostats, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=113terminal

            Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 113 of 113 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

            • 113 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.

          • L0408020303Rectal Bioptic Forceps, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=44terminal

            Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 44 of 44 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

            • 44 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.

          • L0408020304Intestinal Compression Forceps, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=96terminal

            Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 96 of 96 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

            • 96 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.

          • L0408020305Intestinal Anastomosis Forceps, Reusableterminal
          • L0408020306Hemorroidal Forceps, ReusableMDR 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.

          • L0408020399Intestinal Forceps, Reusable - OtherMDR 100.0% Class I · n=85terminal

            Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 85 of 85 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

            • 85 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.

        • L04080204Peritoneal Forceps, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=24terminal

          Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 24 of 24 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

          • 24 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.

        • L04080299Gastrointestinal System Special Forceps, Reusable - OtherMDD 100.0% Class I · n=98terminal

          Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 98 of 98 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

          • 98 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.

    • L0409Abdominal Surgery Dilators and Spreaders, Reusable
      • L040901Abdominal Spreaders, ReusableMDR 2 classes · n=367MDD 99.2% Class I · n=140terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 367 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 228 Class IIa (62.1%)
        • 139 Class I (37.8%)

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 139 of 140 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 139 Class I (99.2%)
        • 1 Class IIa (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.

      • L040902Rectal and Anal Spreaders, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=468terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 468 of 468 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 468 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.

      • L040903Gastric Dilators, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=88terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 88 of 88 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 88 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.

      • L040999Abdominal Surgery Dilators and Spreaders, Reusable - OtherMDR 100.0% Class I · n=432MDD 100.0% Class I · n=20terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 432 of 432 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 432 Class I (100.0%)

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

        • 20 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.

    • L0410Abdominal Surgery Probes, Reusable
      • L041001Liver and Biliary Routes Surgical Probes, Multipurpose
        • L04100101Biliary Surgical Probes, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=35terminal

          Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 35 of 35 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

          • 35 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.

        • L04100102Liver Surgical Probes, Reusableterminal
      • L041002Digestive System Surgical Probes, Reusable
        • L04100201Esophageal Surgical Probes, Reusableterminal
        • L04100202Rectal Surgical Probes, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=23terminal

          Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 23 of 23 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

          • 23 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.

        • L04100299Digestive System Surgical Probes, Reusable - OtherMDR 100.0% Class I · n=72terminal

          Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 72 of 72 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

          • 72 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.

    • L0411Abdominal Surgery Instrument Kits, Reusableterminal
    • L0499Abdominal Surgery Instruments, Reusable - OtherMDR 100.0% Class I · n=319terminal

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 319 of 319 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 319 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.

How L04 is structured

27
terminal codes, selectable in a device record
8
branch headings, not selectable
21
name a specific device type
22%
fallback entries: Other and Accessories

The Abdominal Surgery Instruments, Reusable branch runs 4 levels deep. 8 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 27 codes marked terminal.

6 terminal codes are “- Other” entries, 22% 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 L0408 (Abdominal Surgery Special Forceps, Reusable), holding 15 of the 27 terminal codes.

Frequently asked questions

Which L04 codes can be used in a EUDAMED device record?
27 of the 35 codes listed under L04 (Abdominal Surgery Instruments, Reusable) are terminal and can be selected. The other 8 are branch headings that cannot.
How deep is the L04 hierarchy?
The L04 branch runs 4 levels below the group code. Its largest sub-branch is L0408 (Abdominal Surgery Special Forceps, Reusable), which holds 15 of the 27 terminal codes.
How many L04 codes are catch-all entries?
6 terminal codes under L04 are "- Other" entries, 22% of the branch. The remaining 21 name a specific device type.

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Other groups in category L

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.