RRespiratory and Anaesthesia Devices
EMDN category R contains 8 groups and 166 terminal codes (EMDN v2026). Select a group for its complete code hierarchy.
R01Intubation Devices51 terminal codesR02Breathing Circuits and Catheter Mounts22 terminal codesR03Respiratory Masks and Balloons, Single-Use and Reusable32 terminal codesR04Respiratory Filters7 terminal codesR05Suction and Dilatation Systems for the Respiratory System11 terminal codesR06Nebulisation and Humidification Systems9 terminal codesR07Bronchopulmonary Endoscopy Devices, Single-Use18 terminal codesR90Respiratory and Anaesthesia Devices - Various16 terminal codesHow category R is distributed
The 8 groups in this category are not evenly sized. R01 (Intubation Devices) alone holds 51 terminal codes, 31% of the category. Hierarchies here run up to 4 levels below a group code, and 32% of the category’s terminal codes are “- Other” or “- Accessories” fallbacks rather than named device types.
Frequently asked questions
- How many codes are in EMDN category R?
- Category R (Respiratory and Anaesthesia Devices) holds 166 terminal codes spread across 8 groups. Terminal codes are the ones a EUDAMED device record accepts. EMDN v2026.
- Which R group has the most codes?
- R01 (Intubation Devices), with 51 terminal codes, or 31% of everything in category R.
- How much of category R is catch-all codes?
- 53 of the 166 terminal codes in category R are "- Other" or "- Accessories" entries, 32% of the category. Those are residual slots for devices the named codes do not cover, so it is worth ruling out the specific codes in a group before settling on one.
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Run a free Readiness CheckSource: 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.