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Green Drain™ GD-MD · Electronic Instructions for Use

Instructions for Use

Green Drain™ GD-MD, waterless drain trap seal. These instructions cover every size, GD-MD125 to GD-MD6. Version 2.0, issued 14 September 2026.

The instructions for use are electronic. A paper copy is free of charge on request and is sent within 7 calendar days. Language on this page: English.

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1. Device identification

Product name
Green Drain™ GD-MD
Device type
Passive mechanical drain trap seal
Variants
GD-MD125 to GD-MD6 (various sizes)
Manufacturer
Green Drain Europe ApS
Birk Centerpark 40
DK-7400 Herning
Denmark
Single Registration Number (SRN)
DK-MF-000052289

2. Intended purpose

Green Drain™ GD-MD is a non-invasive, passive device intended for installation in floor drain systems within built environments, including healthcare facilities.

The device functions as a mechanical barrier to reduce environmental exposure to air and aerosolised particles originating from drain systems, under defined conditions of use.

Green Drain™ GD-MD is intended to support hygiene management and infection prevention and control measures by limiting drain-mediated exposure pathways.

The device does not act on the human body and does not achieve its purpose by pharmacological, immunological, or metabolic means.

3. Intended users and environment

Intended users: installation and maintenance must be performed by trained personnel, such as facility staff or technical service providers.

Environment of use:

  • hospitals
  • clinics
  • outpatient facilities
  • long-term care facilities
  • other built environments with floor drain systems

4. Installation instructions

Follow the steps below:

  1. Remove existing drain grate
  2. Insert Green Drain™ GD-MD into the drain opening
  3. Position the device within the pipe as appropriate for the drain configuration
  4. Replace and close the drain grate
  5. Secure using screws if applicable

Ensure the device is correctly seated and stable within the drain system.

  1. A floor drain with its grate lifted off
    1

    Step 1

    Remove existing drain grate

  2. The device being pressed down into the drain pipe
    2

    Steps 2 and 3

    Insert Green Drain™ GD-MD into the drain opening and position it within the pipe (recess 2 to 4 inches into the physical pipe)

  3. The grate back on the drain with the device seated below it
    3

    Steps 4 and 5

    Replace and close the drain grate. Secure using screws if applicable

The installation figure as printed in the IFU v2.0
Installation, five steps: 1 remove the grate; 2 insert Green Drain; 3 recess it 2 to 4 inches into the physical pipe; 4 close the grate; 5 fasten the screws. Parts: outer anchoring, ABS housing, silicone skirt.
From the Instructions for Use, v2.0. Step 3: recess the device 2 to 4 inches into the physical pipe.

5. Warnings and limitations

  • Green Drain™ GD-MD is a passive environmental control device and does not prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure disease.
  • The device does not replace established hygiene protocols, cleaning procedures, or infection prevention measures.
  • No claims are made regarding reduction of infection rates or patient outcomes.
  • Performance depends on correct installation and appropriate use within a broader hygiene management framework.
  • The device is not intended for direct interaction with patients.

6. Use and handling

  • The device operates automatically once installed
  • No active user interaction is required during normal operation
  • Ensure the device remains properly positioned within the drain

7. Maintenance and inspection

  • Periodically inspect for correct positioning and integrity
  • Remove and reinstall if displacement is observed
  • Replace the device if visible damage or degradation occurs

8. Removal

To remove the device:

  1. Remove the drain grate
  2. Extract the device from the drain
  3. Inspect and clean or replace as necessary

9. Disposal

  • Dispose of the device in accordance with local regulations
  • If contamination (e.g. biofilm or hazardous substances) is suspected, handle and dispose of as potentially contaminated waste.

10. Materials

  • Housing: ABS polymer
  • Membrane: silicone-based elastomer

No information indicating the presence of natural rubber latex is identified in available material specifications.

11. Storage

  • Store in a clean, dry environment
  • Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures or mechanical stress prior to installation

12. Traceability

Each device or packaging unit includes identification allowing traceability (e.g. batch or lot number).

VariantUDI-DI
Basic UDI-DI5745001471GreenDrainMDRJD
GD-MD12505745001471088
GD-MD1505745001471095
GD-MD205745001471101
GD-MD2505745001471163
GD-MD27505745001471170
GD-MD305745001471118
GD-MD3505745001471125
GD-MD405745001471132
GD-MD505745001471149
GD-MD605745001471187

13. Date of issue

14 September 2026

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Which devices this covers

Green Drain™ GD-MD, all ten sizes GD-MD125 to GD-MD6, Basic UDI-DI 5745001471GreenDrainMDRJD. The UDI-DI of each size is in section 12. The UDI-DI and the lot number are printed on every box.

Manufacturer

Green Drain Europe ApS, Birk Centerpark 40, DK-7400 Herning, Denmark. SRN DK-MF-000052289. Contact us with the form above or through greendrains.com/gdmd/contact.

Paper copies

Free of charge, sent within 7 calendar days of your request, or delivered with your order if you ask for them when you order.

The regulatory documents.

The four public documents for Green Drain GD-MD, version 2.0, issued 14 September 2026. Annex II Technical Documentation is held by the manufacturer and provided to competent authorities on request. All EU MDR documents.