EMDN M03: Bandages

Complete hierarchy for EMDN group M03 in category M (Devices for General and Specialist Dressings): 48 terminal codes, EMDN v2026. Terminal codes are the ones accepted in a EUDAMED device record.

  • M03Bandages
    • M0301Hydrophilic and Non-Woven Gauze Bandages
      • M030101Hydrophilic Gauze Bandagesterminal
      • M030102Non-Woven Bandagesterminal
    • M0302Medicated Bandages
      • M030201Iodoform Medicated Bandagesterminal
      • M030202Medicated Bandages, with Zinc Oxide and Other Components
        • M03020201Medicated Bandages, with Zinc Oxideterminal
        • M03020202Medicated Bandages, with Zinc Oxide and Ammonium Bituminosulfonateterminal
        • M03020299Medicated Bandages, with Zinc Oxide and Other Components - Otherterminal
      • M030299Medicated Bandages - Otherterminal
    • M0303Elastic Fixing or Protection Bandages
      • M030301Elastic Fixing Bandages
        • M03030101Elastic Fixing Bandages, Non-Adhesive
          • M0303010101Elastic Fixing Bandages, Non-Adhesive, Extensible in One Directionterminal
          • M0303010103Elastic Fixing Bandages, Non-Adhesive, Extensible in Two Directionsterminal
        • M03030102Elastic Fixing Bandages, Self-Adhesive
          • M0303010201Elastic Fixing Bandages, Self-Adhesive, Extensible in One Directionterminal
          • M0303010203Elastic Fixing Bandages, Self-Adhesive, Extensible in Two Directionsterminal
        • M03030103Tubular Net Bandagesterminal
        • M03030199Elastic Fixing Bandages - Otherterminal
      • M030302Protection Systems
        • M03030201Tubular Meshterminal
        • M03030202Skin Protective Bandagesterminal
        • M03030203Foam Padsterminal
        • M03030299Protection Systems - Otherterminal
    • M0304Elastic Bandages, Support and Compression
      • M030401Elastic Compression Bandages
        • M03040101Elastic Compression Bandages, Non-Adhesive
          • M0304010101Elastic Compression Bandages, Non-Adhesive, Low Extensibility (<70%)terminal
          • M0304010102Elastic Compression Bandages, Non-Adhesive, Medium Extensibility (70-140%)terminal
          • M0304010103Elastic Compression Bandages, Non-Adhesive, High Extensibility (>140%)terminal
        • M03040102Elastic Compression Bandages, Cohesive
          • M0304010201Elastic Compression Bandages, Cohesive, Low Extensibility (<70%)terminal
          • M0304010202Elastic Compression Bandages, Cohesive, Medium Extensibility (70-140%)terminal
          • M0304010203Elastic Compression Bandages, Cohesive, High Extensibility (>140%)terminal
        • M03040103Elastic Compression Bandages, Adhesive
          • M0304010301Elastic Compression Bandages, Adhesive, Low Extensibility (<70%)terminal
          • M0304010302Elastic Compression Bandages, Adhesive, Medium Extensibility (70-140%)terminal
          • M0304010303Elastic Compression Bandages, Adhesive, High Extensibility (> 140%)terminal
        • M03040199Elastic Compression Bandages - Otherterminal
      • M030402Elastic Support Bandages
        • M03040201Elastic Support Bandages, Non-Adhesive
          • M0304020101Elastic Support Bandages, Non-Adhesive, High Extensibility (>140%)
            • M030402010101Elastic Support Bandages, Non-Adhesive, Extensible in One Direction, High Extensibilityterminal
            • M030402010103Elastic Support Bandages, Non-Adhesive, Extensible in Two Directions, High Extensibilityterminal
        • M03040202Elastic Support Bandages, Cohesive (Self-Adhesive)
          • M0304020201Elastic Support Bandages, Cohesive, High Extensibility (>140%)
            • M030402020101Elastic Support Bandages, Cohesive, Extensible in One Direction, High Extensibilityterminal
            • M030402020103Elastic Support Bandages, Cohesive, Extensible in Two Directions, High Extensibilityterminal
        • M03040203Elastic Support Bandages, Adhesive
          • M0304020301Elastic Support Bandages, Adhesive, High Extensibility (>140%)
            • M030402030102Elastic Support Bandages, Adhesive Extensible in One Direction, High Extensibilityterminal
            • M030402030103Elastic Support Bandages, Adhesive, Extensible in Two Directions, High Extensibilityterminal
        • M03040299Elastic Support Bandages - Otherterminal
      • M030403Functional Bandages with Anelastic Tapesterminal
      • M030404Dialysis Fistula, Bandagesterminal
      • M030405Compression Stockingsterminal
      • M030499Elastic Bandages, Support and Compression - Otherterminal
    • M0305Immobilisation Systems and Devices
      • M030501Immobilisation Bandages for Shoulder, Arm and Collarboneterminal
      • M030502Bandages and Splints
        • M03050201Natural Cast Bandages and Splintsterminal
        • M03050202Synthetic Cast Bandages and Splintsterminal
        • M03050299Bandages and Splints - Otherterminal
      • M030503Skin Traction Systemsterminal
      • M030504Immobilisation Systems, Mouldable Under Cold and Hot Temperaturesterminal
      • M030505Zimmer Splintsterminal
      • M030506Ferulesterminal
      • M030599Immobilisation Systems and Devices - Otherterminal
    • M0399Bandages - Other (See Y06 for Collars, Tutors, Etc.)terminal

How M03 is structured

48
terminal codes, selectable in a device record
22
branch headings, not selectable
38
name a specific device type
21%
fallback entries: Other and Accessories

The Bandages branch runs 5 levels deep. 22 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 48 codes marked terminal.

10 terminal codes are “- Other” entries, 21% 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 M0304 (Elastic Bandages, Support and Compression), holding 21 of the 48 terminal codes.

Frequently asked questions

Which M03 codes can be used in a EUDAMED device record?
48 of the 70 codes listed under M03 (Bandages) are terminal and can be selected. The other 22 are branch headings that cannot.
How deep is the M03 hierarchy?
The M03 branch runs 5 levels below the group code. Its largest sub-branch is M0304 (Elastic Bandages, Support and Compression), which holds 21 of the 48 terminal codes.
How many M03 codes are catch-all entries?
10 terminal codes under M03 are "- Other" entries, 21% of the branch. The remaining 38 name a specific device type.

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Other groups in category M

M01Cotton and Synthetic WaddingM02GauzesM04Special DressingsM05PlastersM90Devices for General and Specialist Dressings - Various

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.