EMDN L12: Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Instruments, Reusable

Complete hierarchy for EMDN group L12 in category L (Reusable Surgical Instruments): 20 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.

  • L12Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Instruments, Reusable
    • L1201Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Dissectors, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=112terminal

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

      • 112 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.

    • L1202Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Scissors, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class I · n=588terminal

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 588 of 588 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 588 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.

    • L1203Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Manipulators, ReusableMDR 99.3% Class I · n=875terminal

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 869 of 875 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 869 Class I (99.3%)
      • 6 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.

    • L1204Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Forceps, ReusableMDR 98.3% Class I · n=1,576MDD 2 classes · n=30terminal

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 1,550 of 1,576 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 1,550 Class I (98.3%)
      • 26 Class IIb (1.6%)

      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 IIb (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.

    • L1205Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Needle Holders, ReusableMDR 99.0% Class I · n=544terminal

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 539 of 544 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 539 Class I (99.0%)
      • 5 Class IIa (0.9%)

      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.

    • L1206Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Spreaders and Retractors, ReusableMDR 99.7% Class I · n=1,220terminal

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 1,217 of 1,220 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 1,217 Class I (99.7%)
      • 3 Class IIa (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.

    • L1207Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Cannulas, ReusableMDR 96.0% Class IIa · n=25MDD 100.0% Class IIa · n=92terminal

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 24 of 25 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 24 Class IIa (96.0%)
      • 1 Class I (4.0%)

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 92 of 92 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 92 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.

    • L1208Suturing Endoscopic Tissue Approximators, Reusableterminal
    • L1209Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Scalpels, Reusableterminal
    • L1210Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Hooks, Reusableterminal
    • L1211Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Spatulas, Reusableterminal
    • L1212Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Guides, Reusableterminal
    • L1213Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Handpieces, Reusableterminal
    • L1214Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Dilators, Reusableterminal
    • L1215Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Needles, Reusableterminal
    • L1216Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Palpators, Reusableterminal
    • L1217Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Instrument Kits, Reusableterminal
    • L1218Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopy Adapters and Connectors, Reusableterminal
    • L1280Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Instruments, Reusable - Accessoriesterminal
    • L1299Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Instruments, Reusable - OtherMDR 3 classes · n=782MDD 97.6% Class IIb · n=379terminal

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 782 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 500 Class I (63.9%)
      • 272 Class IIb (34.7%)
      • 10 Class IIa (1.2%)

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 370 of 379 devices carry Class IIb on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 370 Class IIb (97.6%)
      • 9 Class I (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.

How L12 is structured

20
terminal codes, selectable in a device record
0
branch headings, not selectable
18
name a specific device type
10%
fallback entries: Other and Accessories

The Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Instruments, Reusable branch runs 1 level deep. Every code below is terminal.

1 terminal code is an “- Other” entry and 1 is an “- Accessories” entry, 10% 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 L12 codes can be used in a EUDAMED device record?
All 20 codes listed under L12 (Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Instruments, Reusable) are terminal, so any of them can be selected in a device record.
How deep is the L12 hierarchy?
The L12 branch runs 1 level below the group code.
How many L12 codes are catch-all entries?
1 terminal code under L12 is an "- Other" entry and 1 is an "- Accessories" entry, 10% 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.