Glossary

Central circulatory system [MDD]

MDD

For the purposes of this Directive, 'central circulatory system' means the following vessels:

  • arteriae pulmonales,
  • aorta ascendens,
  • arteriae coronariae,
  • arteria carotis communis,
  • arteria carotis externa,
  • arteria carotis interna,
  • arteriae cerebrales,
  • truncus brachicephalicus,
  • venae cordis,
  • venae pulmonales,
  • vena cava superior,
  • vena cava inferior.

 

[Definition according to (93/42/EEC) Annex IX No. 1.7]