EMDN L18: Electrosurgery Instruments, Reusable
Complete hierarchy for EMDN group L18 in category L (Reusable Surgical Instruments): 24 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.
L18Electrosurgery Instruments, ReusableL1801Electrosurgery Dissectors, ReusableL180101Open Electrosurgery Dissectors, ReusableterminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 23 of 24 devices carry Class IIb on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 23 Class IIb (95.8%)
- 1 Class IIa (4.1%)
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.
L1802Electrosurgery Scissors, ReusableRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 25 of 25 devices carry Class IIb on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 25 Class IIb (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.
L180202Endoscopic Electrosurgery Scissors, ReusableMDR 100.0% Class IIb · n=150MDD 100.0% Class IIb · n=30terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 150 of 150 devices carry Class IIb on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 150 Class IIb (100.0%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 30 of 30 devices carry Class IIb on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 30 Class IIb (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.
L1803Electrosurgery Handpieces, ReusableL180301Open Electrosurgery Handpieces, ReusableMDR 2 classes · n=55MDD 100.0% Class IIb · n=53terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 55 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 47 Class IIb (85.4%)
- 8 Class IIa (14.5%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 53 of 53 devices carry Class IIb on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 53 Class IIb (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, the 27 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 18 Class IIb (66.6%)
- 8 Class I (29.6%)
- 1 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.
L1804Electrosurgery Forceps, ReusableL180401Open Electrosurgery Forceps, ReusableMDR 99.8% Class IIb · n=847MDD 99.8% Class IIb · n=639terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 846 of 847 devices carry Class IIb on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 846 Class IIb (99.8%)
- 1 Class I (0.1%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 638 of 639 devices carry Class IIb on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 638 Class IIb (99.8%)
- 1 Class IIa (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.
L180402Endoscopic Electrosurgery Forceps, ReusableMDR 98.7% Class IIb · n=492MDD 96.5% Class IIb · n=290terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 486 of 492 devices carry Class IIb on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 486 Class IIb (98.7%)
- 6 Class I (1.2%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 280 of 290 devices carry Class IIb on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 280 Class IIb (96.5%)
- 10 Class IIa (3.4%)
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.
L1805Electrosurgery Multifunctional Cannulas, ReusableL180501Open Electrosurgery Multifunctional Cannulas, ReusableterminalL180502Endoscopic Electrosurgery Multifunctional Cannulas, Reusableterminal
L1806Electrosurgery Electrodes, ReusableL180601Open Electrosurgery Electrodes, ReusableMDR 99.7% Class IIb · n=389MDD 100.0% Class IIb · n=394terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 388 of 389 devices carry Class IIb on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 388 Class IIb (99.7%)
- 1 Class I (0.2%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 394 of 394 devices carry Class IIb on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 394 Class IIb (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.
L180602Endoscopic Electrosurgery Electrodes, ReusableMDR 97.6% Class IIb · n=86MDD 100.0% Class IIb · n=78terminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 84 of 86 devices carry Class IIb on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 84 Class IIb (97.6%)
- 2 Class I (2.3%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 78 of 78 devices carry Class IIb on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 78 Class IIb (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.
L1807Electrosurgery Probes, ReusableL180701Open Electrosurgery Probes, ReusableterminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 736 of 756 devices carry Class IIb on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 736 Class IIb (97.3%)
- 20 Class I (2.6%)
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.
L1808Electrosurgery Manipulators, ReusableL180801Open Electrosurgery Manipulators, ReusableterminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 21 of 21 devices carry Class IIb on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 21 Class IIb (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.
L1809Electrosurgery Needles, ReusableL180901Open Electrosurgery Needles, ReusableterminalL180902Endoscopic Electrosurgery Needles, Reusableterminal
L1810Electrosurgery Pads (Neutral Electrodes) and Cables, ReusableL181001Electrosurgery Single Patient Pads (Neutral Electrodes), ReusableterminalL181002Electrosurgery Dual Patient Pads (Neutral Electrodes), ReusableterminalRegistered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 692 of 693 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 692 Class I (99.8%)
- 1 Class IIa (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.
L1890Electrosurgery Instruments, Reusable - VariousL189001Electrosurgical Denervation Probes, ReusableterminalL189002Electrosurgery Instrument Kits, Reusableterminal
Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 135 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 124 Class I (91.8%)
- 10 Class IIb (7.4%)
- 1 Class IIa (0.7%)
Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 274 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).
- 157 Class IIa (57.2%)
- 110 Class IIb (40.1%)
- 7 Class I (2.5%)
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.
How L18 is structured
The Electrosurgery Instruments, Reusable branch runs 2 levels deep. 11 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 24 codes marked terminal.
1 terminal code is an “- Other” entry, 4% 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 L1810 (Electrosurgery Pads (Neutral Electrodes) and Cables, Reusable), holding 3 of the 24 terminal codes.
Frequently asked questions
- Which L18 codes can be used in a EUDAMED device record?
- 24 of the 35 codes listed under L18 (Electrosurgery Instruments, Reusable) are terminal and can be selected. The other 11 are branch headings that cannot.
- How deep is the L18 hierarchy?
- The L18 branch runs 2 levels below the group code. Its largest sub-branch is L1810 (Electrosurgery Pads (Neutral Electrodes) and Cables, Reusable), which holds 3 of the 24 terminal codes.
- How many L18 codes are catch-all entries?
- 1 terminal code under L18 is an "- Other" entry, 4% of the branch. The remaining 23 name a specific device type.
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