EMDN L11: Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery Instruments, Reusable

Complete hierarchy for EMDN group L11 in category L (Reusable Surgical Instruments): 26 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.

  • L11Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery Instruments, Reusable
    • L1112Neurosurgery Suction Cannulas, Reusableterminal
    • L1113Neurosurgery Burs and Tips, ReusableMDR 2 classes · n=34terminal

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 34 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 30 Class I (88.2%)
      • 4 Class IIa (11.7%)

      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.

    • L1199Neurosurgery Instruments, Reusable - OtherMDR 2 classes · n=1,321MDD 3 classes · n=354terminal

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 1,321 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 976 Class I (73.8%)
      • 345 Class IIa (26.1%)

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 354 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 216 Class I (61.0%)
      • 137 Class IIa (38.7%)
      • 1 Class III (0.2%)

      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.

    • L1102Neurosurgery Spatulas and Dissectors, ReusableMDR 2 classes · n=296terminal

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 296 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 257 Class I (86.8%)
      • 39 Class III (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.

    • L1103Cervical Traction Brackets, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=64terminal

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 64 of 64 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 64 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.

    • L1104Bits for Neurosurgery Drills, ReusableMDR 97.6% Class I · n=256terminal

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 250 of 256 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 250 Class I (97.6%)
      • 6 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.

    • L1105Neurosurgery Spreaders and Retractors, Reusable
      • L110501Vertebral Surgery Spreaders and Retractors, Reusable
        • L11050101Laminectomy Spreaders and Retractors, ReusableMDR 2 classes · n=344MDD 100.0% Class I · n=28terminal

          Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 344 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).

          • 322 Class IIa (93.6%)
          • 22 Class I (6.3%)

          Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 28 of 28 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

          • 28 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.

        • L11050199Vertebral Surgery Spreaders and Retractors, Reusable - OtherMDR 2 classes · n=270MDD 100.0% Class I · n=32terminal

          Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 270 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).

          • 249 Class IIa (92.2%)
          • 21 Class I (7.7%)

          Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 32 of 32 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

          • 32 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.

      • L110502Nerves and Vessels Hook Retractors, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=920MDD 100.0% Class I · n=115terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 920 of 920 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 920 Class I (100.0%)

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 115 of 115 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 115 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.

      • L110503Cranial Surgery Spreaders and Retractors, Reusable
        • L11050301Cerebral Spreaders and Retractors, Reusableterminal
        • L11050399Cranial Surgery Spreaders and Retractors, Reusable - OtherMDR 2 classes · n=42terminal

          Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 42 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).

          • 26 Class IIa (61.9%)
          • 16 Class I (38.0%)

          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.

      • L110599Neurosurgery Spreaders and Retractors, Reusable - OtherMDR 100.0% Class I · n=36MDD 100.0% Class I · n=68terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 36 of 36 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 36 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.

    • L1106Neurosurgery Forceps, Reusable
      • L110601Disc Hernia Forceps, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=1,562terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 1,562 of 1,562 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 1,562 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.

      • L110602Neurosurgery Grippers, ReusableMDR 95.7% Class I · n=70MDD 100.0% Class I · n=48terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 67 of 70 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 67 Class I (95.7%)
        • 3 Class III (4.2%)

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 48 of 48 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 48 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.

      • L110603Cranial Clips, Reusable
        • L11060301Scalp Clips, Reusableterminal
        • L11060399Cranial Clips, Reusable - Otherterminal
      • L110604Neurosurgery Rongeurs, ReusableMDR 99.8% Class I · n=739MDD 100.0% Class I · n=125terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 738 of 739 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 738 Class I (99.8%)
        • 1 Class III (0.1%)

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 125 of 125 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 125 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.

      • L110699Neurosurgery Forceps, Reusable - OtherMDR 98.7% Class I · n=322MDD 100.0% Class I · n=20terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 318 of 322 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 318 Class I (98.7%)
        • 4 Class III (1.2%)

        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.

    • L1107Neurosurgery Scalpels and Knives, Reusable
      • L110701Cerebral and Meningeal Surgery Scalpels and Knives, Reusable
        • L11070101Leucotomes, Reusableterminal
        • L11070199Cerebral and Meningeal Surgery Scalpels and Knives, Reusable - Otherterminal
      • L110702Cranial Trephines, Reusableterminal
      • L110799Neurosurgery Scalpels and Knives, Reusable - Otherterminal
    • L1108Neurosurgery Levers, Reusableterminal
    • L1109Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery Instrument Kits, ReusableMDR 2 classes · n=374terminal

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 374 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 259 Class IIa (69.2%)
      • 115 Class I (30.7%)

      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.

    • L1110Neurosurgery Obturators, Reusableterminal
    • L1111Neurosurgery Manipulators, ReusableMDR 99.3% Class I · n=148terminal

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 147 of 148 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 147 Class I (99.3%)
      • 1 Class IIa (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.

How L11 is structured

26
terminal codes, selectable in a device record
7
branch headings, not selectable
18
name a specific device type
31%
fallback entries: Other and Accessories

The Neurosurgery and Spinal 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 26 codes marked terminal.

8 terminal codes are “- Other” entries, 31% 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 L1105 (Neurosurgery Spreaders and Retractors, Reusable), holding 6 of the 26 terminal codes.

Frequently asked questions

Which L11 codes can be used in a EUDAMED device record?
26 of the 33 codes listed under L11 (Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery Instruments, Reusable) are terminal and can be selected. The other 7 are branch headings that cannot.
How deep is the L11 hierarchy?
The L11 branch runs 3 levels below the group code. Its largest sub-branch is L1105 (Neurosurgery Spreaders and Retractors, Reusable), which holds 6 of the 26 terminal codes.
How many L11 codes are catch-all entries?
8 terminal codes under L11 are "- Other" entries, 31% of the branch. The remaining 18 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.