Which V09 codes can be used in a EUDAMED device record?

All 6 codes listed under V09 (Fluids/Gases for Clinical/Therapeutic Use) are terminal, so any of them can be selected in a device record.

How deep is the V09 hierarchy?

The V09 branch runs 1 level below the group code.

How many V09 codes are catch-all entries?

1 terminal code under V09 is an "- Other" entry, 17% of the branch. The remaining 5 name a specific device type.

EMDN V09: Fluids/Gases for Clinical/Therapeutic Use

Complete hierarchy for EMDN group V09 in category V (Various Medical Devices): 6 terminal codes, EMDN v2026. Terminal codes are the ones accepted in a EUDAMED device record.

V09Fluids/Gases for Clinical/Therapeutic Use
- V0901Clinical/Therapeutic Applications Carbon Dioxideterminal
- V0902Clinical/Therapeutic Applications Liquid Nitrogenterminal
- V0903Clinical/Therapeutic Applications Gas Mixturesterminal
- V0904Clinical/Therapeutic Applications Nitrous Oxideterminal
- V0905Clinical/Therapeutic Applications Argonterminal
- V0999Fluids/Gases for Clinical/Therapeutical Use - Otherterminal

How V09 is structured

terminal codes, selectable in a device record

branch headings, not selectable

name a specific device type

17%

fallback entries: Other and Accessories

The Fluids/Gases for Clinical/Therapeutic Use branch runs 1 level deep. Every code below is terminal.

1 terminal code is an “- Other” entry, 17% 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 V09 codes can be used in a EUDAMED device record?: All 6 codes listed under V09 (Fluids/Gases for Clinical/Therapeutic Use) are terminal, so any of them can be selected in a device record.
How deep is the V09 hierarchy?: The V09 branch runs 1 level below the group code.
How many V09 codes are catch-all entries?: 1 terminal code under V09 is an "- Other" entry, 17% of the branch. The remaining 5 name a specific device type.

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Other groups in category V

V01Cutting Devices, Single-Use V02Neonatology and Paediatric Devices V03Measurement Devices V04Clinical Use Containers (Non-IVD)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 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.