EMDN V01: Cutting Devices, Single-Use

Complete hierarchy for EMDN group V01 in category V (Various Medical Devices): 8 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.

  • V01Cutting Devices, Single-Use
    • V0101Scalpels, Single-Use
      • V010101Scalpels with Safety Systems, Single-UseMDR 100.0% Class IIa · n=393MDD 100.0% Class IIa · n=49terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 393 of 393 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 393 Class IIa (100.0%)

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 49 of 49 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 49 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.

      • V010102Scalpels without Safety Systems, Single-UseMDR 99.6% Class IIa · n=274MDD 100.0% Class IIa · n=165terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 273 of 274 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 273 Class IIa (99.6%)
        • 1 Class I (0.3%)

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 165 of 165 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 165 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.

    • V0102Staple Remover Knives, Single-Useterminal
    • V0103Blades, Single-Use - not Included in Other Classes
      • V010301Blades with Safety Systems, Single-Use - not Included in Other ClassesMDR 2 classes · n=114terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 114 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 99 Class IIa (86.8%)
        • 15 Class I (13.1%)

        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.

      • V010302Blades without Safety Systems, Single-Use - not Included in Other ClassesMDR 96.2% Class IIa · n=768MDD 100.0% Class IIa · n=218terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 739 of 768 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 739 Class IIa (96.2%)
        • 29 Class I (3.7%)

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 218 of 218 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 218 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.

    • V0104Lancets, Single-Use
      • V010401Lancets with Safety Systems, Single-UseMDR 99.2% Class IIa · n=1,244MDD 99.6% Class IIa · n=250terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 1,235 of 1,244 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 1,235 Class IIa (99.2%)
        • 9 Class I (0.7%)

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 249 of 250 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 249 Class IIa (99.6%)
        • 1 Class I (0.4%)

        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.

      • V010402Lancets without Safety Systems, Single-UseMDR 97.3% Class IIa · n=595MDD 100.0% Class IIa · n=112terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 579 of 595 devices carry Class IIa on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 579 Class IIa (97.3%)
        • 16 Class I (2.6%)

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

        • 112 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.

    • V0199Cutting Devices, Single-Use - OtherMDR 2 classes · n=831MDD 2 classes · n=39terminal

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code, the 831 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 460 Class IIa (55.3%)
      • 371 Class I (44.6%)

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code, the 39 devices are split across classes (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 22 Class IIa (56.4%)
      • 17 Class I (43.5%)

      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 V01 is structured

8
terminal codes, selectable in a device record
3
branch headings, not selectable
7
name a specific device type
13%
fallback entries: Other and Accessories

The Cutting Devices, Single-Use branch runs 2 levels deep. 3 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 8 codes marked terminal.

1 terminal code is an “- Other” entry, 13% 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 V0101 (Scalpels, Single-Use), holding 2 of the 8 terminal codes.

Frequently asked questions

Which V01 codes can be used in a EUDAMED device record?
8 of the 11 codes listed under V01 (Cutting Devices, Single-Use) are terminal and can be selected. The other 3 are branch headings that cannot.
How deep is the V01 hierarchy?
The V01 branch runs 2 levels below the group code. Its largest sub-branch is V0101 (Scalpels, Single-Use), which holds 2 of the 8 terminal codes.
How many V01 codes are catch-all entries?
1 terminal code under V01 is an "- Other" entry, 13% of the branch. The remaining 7 name a specific device type.

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Other groups in category V

V02Neonatology and Paediatric DevicesV03Measurement DevicesV04Clinical Use Containers (Non-IVD)V05Clinical Procedures Kits not Included in Other ClassesV06Clinical Procedure Simulation DevicesV07Medical Device Cleaning Devices, not Otherwise ClassifiedV08Healthcare Activities Supportive Equipment and AidsV09Fluids/Gases for Clinical/Therapeutic UseV80Clinical Use Accessories not Included in Other ClassesV90Various Devices not Included in Other ClassesV92Medical Device Software - not Included in Other Classes

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.