Which V04 codes can be used in a EUDAMED device record?

All 4 codes listed under V04 (Clinical Use Containers (Non-IVD)) are terminal, so any of them can be selected in a device record.

How deep is the V04 hierarchy?

The V04 branch runs 1 level below the group code.

How many V04 codes are catch-all entries?

1 terminal code under V04 is an "- Other" entry and 1 is an "- Accessories" entry, 50% of the branch. The remaining 2 name a specific device type.

EMDN V04: Clinical Use Containers (Non-IVD)

Complete hierarchy for EMDN group V04 in category V (Various Medical Devices): 4 terminal codes, EMDN v2026. Terminal codes are the ones accepted in a EUDAMED device record.

V04Clinical Use Containers (Non-IVD)
- V0401Clinical Use Bottlesterminal
- V0402Clinical Use Trays and Bowlsterminal
- V0480Clinical Use Containers (Non-IVD) - Accessoriesterminal
- V0499Clinical Use Containers (Non-IVD) - Otherterminal

How V04 is structured

terminal codes, selectable in a device record

branch headings, not selectable

name a specific device type

50%

fallback entries: Other and Accessories

The Clinical Use Containers (Non-IVD) branch runs 1 level deep. Every code below is terminal.

1 terminal code is an “- Other” entry and 1 is an “- Accessories” entry, 50% 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.

Frequently asked questions

Which V04 codes can be used in a EUDAMED device record?: All 4 codes listed under V04 (Clinical Use Containers (Non-IVD)) are terminal, so any of them can be selected in a device record.
How deep is the V04 hierarchy?: The V04 branch runs 1 level below the group code.
How many V04 codes are catch-all entries?: 1 terminal code under V04 is an "- Other" entry and 1 is an "- Accessories" entry, 50% of the branch. The remaining 2 name a specific device type.

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Other groups in category V

V01Cutting Devices, Single-Use V02Neonatology and Paediatric Devices V03Measurement Devices V05Clinical Procedures Kits not Included in Other Classes V06Clinical Procedure Simulation Devices V07Medical Device Cleaning Devices, not Otherwise Classified V08Healthcare Activities Supportive Equipment and Aids V09Fluids/Gases for Clinical/Therapeutic Use V80Clinical Use Accessories not Included in Other Classes V90Various Devices not Included in Other Classes V92Medical 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.