EMDN Y09: Personal Care Aids

Complete hierarchy for EMDN group Y09 in category Y (Devices for Persons with Disabilities not Included in Other Categories): 16 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.

  • Y09Personal Care Aids
    • Y0903Clothes, Footwear and Covers for Prostheses
      • Y090312Gloves and Handles for ProsthesesMDR 100.0% Class I · n=53terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 53 of 53 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 53 Class I (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.

      • Y090327Socks for ProsthesesMDR 100.0% Class I · n=847terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 847 of 847 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 847 Class I (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.

      • Y090342Shoes and Boots for Prosthesesterminal
      • Y090399Clothes, Footwear and Covers for Prostheses - OtherMDR 100.0% Class I · n=3,305terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 3,305 of 3,305 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 3,305 Class I (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.

    • Y0906Body Protection Devices
      • Y090612Arm and Elbow ProtectionsMDR 100.0% Class I · n=990terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 990 of 990 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 990 Class I (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.

      • Y090618Leg and Knee Protections (Including Socks for Amputated Legs)MDR 100.0% Class I · n=4,292terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 4,292 of 4,292 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 4,292 Class I (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.

      • Y090699Devices for Body Protection - OtherMDR 100.0% Class I · n=4,779terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 4,779 of 4,779 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 4,779 Class I (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.

    • Y0912Dejection Devices
      • Y091203Chairs, Toilet and ShowerMDR 100.0% Class I · n=2,972terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 2,972 of 2,972 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 2,972 Class I (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.

      • Y091209Toilet SeatsMDR 100.0% Class I · n=363terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 363 of 363 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 363 Class I (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.

      • Y091212Toilet StoolsMDR 100.0% Class I · n=1,440terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 1,440 of 1,440 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 1,440 Class I (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.

      • Y091215Toilet Seats, RaisedMDR 100.0% Class I · n=568terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 568 of 568 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 568 Class I (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.

      • Y091299Dejection Devices - OtherMDR 100.0% Class I · n=189terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 189 of 189 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 189 Class I (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.

    • Y0933Washing, Bathing and Showering Devices
      • Y093303Fixed and Rotary Chairs for Bath and ShowerMDR 100.0% Class I · n=2,561terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 2,561 of 2,561 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 2,561 Class I (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.

      • Y093312Shower StretchersMDR 100.0% Class I · n=440terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 440 of 440 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 440 Class I (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.

      • Y093399Washing, Bathing and Showering Devices - OtherMDR 100.0% Class I · n=3,783terminal

        Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 3,783 of 3,783 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

        • 3,783 Class I (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.

    • Y0999Personal Care Aids - OtherMDR 98.8% Class I · n=1,057MDD 100.0% Class IIb · n=22terminal

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDR with this code: 1,045 of 1,057 devices carry Class I on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 1,045 Class I (98.8%)
      • 12 Class IIa (1.1%)

      Registered in EUDAMED under MDD with this code: 22 of 22 devices carry Class IIb on their registration (as of 8 Sep 2026).

      • 22 Class IIb (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.

How Y09 is structured

16
terminal codes, selectable in a device record
4
branch headings, not selectable
11
name a specific device type
31%
fallback entries: Other and Accessories

The Personal Care Aids branch runs 2 levels deep. 4 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 16 codes marked terminal.

5 terminal codes are “- Other” entries, 31% 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 Y0912 (Dejection Devices), holding 5 of the 16 terminal codes.

Frequently asked questions

Which Y09 codes can be used in a EUDAMED device record?
16 of the 20 codes listed under Y09 (Personal Care Aids) are terminal and can be selected. The other 4 are branch headings that cannot.
How deep is the Y09 hierarchy?
The Y09 branch runs 2 levels below the group code. Its largest sub-branch is Y0912 (Dejection Devices), which holds 5 of the 16 terminal codes.
How many Y09 codes are catch-all entries?
5 terminal codes under Y09 are "- Other" entries, 31% of the branch. The remaining 11 name a specific device type.

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Other groups in category Y

Y05Abilities Learning and Training DevicesY06External Prostheses and OrthosesY12Personal Mobility DevicesY15Domestic Activities AidsY18Aids, Furniture and Home Aids for Persons with DisabilitiesY21Communication and Information Management AidsY24Object Manipulation DevicesY99Devices for Persons with Disabilities not Included in Other Categories - Other

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.