EMDN L17: Ophthalmology Instruments, Reusable
Complete hierarchy for EMDN group L17 in category L (Reusable Surgical Instruments): 29 terminal codes, EMDN v2026. Terminal codes are the ones accepted in a EUDAMED device record.
L17Ophthalmology Instruments, ReusableL1701Ophthalmology Dilators and Retractors, ReusableL170101Ocular Dilators, ReusableL17010101Lacrimal Ducts Dilators, ReusableterminalL17010199Ocular Dilators, Reusable - Otherterminal
L170102Ocular and Endocular Retractors, Reusableterminal
L1702Ophthalmology Forceps, ReusableL170201Ophthalmic Grasping Forceps, ReusableterminalL170202Endocular Implants Forceps, ReusableterminalL170203Forceps for Handling Devices for Ophthalmic Use, ReusableterminalL170299Ophthalmology Forceps, Reusable - Otherterminal
L1703Ophthalmology Curettes, ReusableterminalL1704Ophthalmology Sharp Instruments (Excluding Scissors), ReusableL170401Corneal Trephines, ReusableterminalL170402Keratomes and Blades, ReusableterminalL170499Ophthalmology Sharp Instruments (Excluding Scissors), Reusable - Otherterminal
L1705Ophthalmology Probes, ReusableterminalL1706Ophthalmology Spatulas, ReusableterminalL1707Ophthalmology Spoons, ReusableterminalL1708Ophthalmology Enucleation Instruments (Excluding Scissors), ReusableterminalL1709Ocular Implant Instruments not Included in Other Classes, ReusableterminalL1710Eye Surgery Handpieces, ReusableterminalL1711Ophthalmology Hooks, ReusableterminalL1712Sclerotomes, ReusableterminalL1713Ocular Irrigation or Suction Cannulas, ReusableterminalL1714Trabeculotomes, ReusableterminalL1715Scleral Markers, ReusableterminalL1790Ophthalmology Instruments, Reusable - VariousL179001Ophthalmology Surgical Gauges, ReusableterminalL179002Intraoperative Keratometers, ReusableterminalL179003Ocular Adnexa Instruments not Included in Other Classes, ReusableL17900301Positioners and Modelers of Lacrimal Tubes, ReusableterminalL17900399Ocular Adnexa Instruments not Included in Other Classes, Reusable - Otherterminal
L179004Ocular Irrigation or Suction Handpieces, ReusableterminalL179005Ophthalmic Surgery Instrument Kits, Reusableterminal
L1799Ophthalmology Instruments, Reusable- Otherterminal
How L17 is structured
The Ophthalmology Instruments, Reusable branch runs 3 levels deep. 6 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 29 codes marked terminal.
5 terminal codes are “- Other” entries, 17% 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 L1790 (Ophthalmology Instruments, Reusable - Various), holding 6 of the 29 terminal codes.
Frequently asked questions
- Which L17 codes can be used in a EUDAMED device record?
- 29 of the 35 codes listed under L17 (Ophthalmology Instruments, Reusable) are terminal and can be selected. The other 6 are branch headings that cannot.
- How deep is the L17 hierarchy?
- The L17 branch runs 3 levels below the group code. Its largest sub-branch is L1790 (Ophthalmology Instruments, Reusable - Various), which holds 6 of the 29 terminal codes.
- How many L17 codes are catch-all entries?
- 5 terminal codes under L17 are "- Other" entries, 17% of the branch. The remaining 24 name a specific device type.
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L12Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Instruments, ReusableL01Sharp Instruments, ReusableL02Suture Instruments, ReusableL03General Surgery Instruments, ReusableL04Abdominal Surgery Instruments, ReusableL05Obstetrics and Gynecology Instruments, ReusableL06Urology Instruments, ReusableL07Cardiovascular Surgery Instruments, ReusableL08Thoracic Surgery Instruments, ReusableL09Orthopaedic and Traumatological Surgery Instruments, ReusableL10Microsurgery Instruments, ReusableL11Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery Instruments, ReusableL13Robotic Surgery Instruments, ReusableL14ENT Instruments, ReusableL15Odontostomatology Instruments, ReusableL16Diagnostic Instruments, ReusableL18Electrosurgery Instruments, ReusableL19Arthroscopic Surgery Instruments, ReusableL20Thyroid Surgery Instruments, ReusableL21Clip Removal Surgical Forceps, ReusableL22Implantable Tissues Handling Grasping Forceps, ReusableL23Surgical Tunnelization Forceps, ReusableL24Dermatological Surgery Instruments, ReusableL25Plastic Surgery Instruments, ReusableL26Surgical Screwdrivers, ReusableL80Surgical Instruments, Reusable - Various AccessoriesL99Surgical Instruments, Reusable - OtherSource: 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.