Symbol | Standard/Symbol Reference Number | Title of Symbol | Description of Symbol |
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ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.1.6 |
Catalog number | Indicates the manufacturer’s catalog number so that the medical device can be identified. |
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ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.1.1 |
Manufacturer | Indicates the medical device manufacturer. |
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ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.1.5 |
Batch code | Indicates the manufacturer’s batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified. |
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ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.1.4 |
Use by date | Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used. |
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IEC 60601-1, Table D.2, Symbol 2 | General warning sign | Indicates that caution is necessary when operating the device; the current situation needs operator awareness or operator action in order to avoid undesirable consequences. |
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IEC 60601-1, Table D.2, Symbol 10 | Refer to instruction manual/booklet | To signify that the instruction manual/booklet must be read |
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21 CFR 801.109 | Prescription only | Requires a prescription in the United States. |
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ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.4.3 |
Consult Instructions for Use | Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use. |
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IEC 60529 / Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) | n/a | Protected against fingers or objects › 12.55 mm and water spray less than 15° from the vertical. |
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ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.2.8 |
Do not use if package is damaged | Indicates a medical device that should not be used if the package has been damaged or opened. |
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ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.4.2 |
Do not reuse | Indicates a medical device that is intended for one use, or for use on a single patient during a single procedure. |
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ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.2.6 |
Do not resterilize | Indicates a medical device that is not to be resterilized. |
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ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.2.3 |
Sterilized by ethylene oxide | Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using ethylene oxide. |
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ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.3.7 |
Temperature limit | Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed. |
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IEC 60417, Reference No. 5840 |
Type B Applied Part | To identify a type B applied part complying with IEC 60601-1. |
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n/a | Vent | Indicates the location of the venting mechanism. |
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n/a | Location of battery | Indicates the location of the battery. |
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ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.2.7 |
Non-sterile | Indicates a medical device that has not been subjected to a sterilization process. |
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MDD (Directive 93/42/EEC), Article 17 |
CE marking | Indicates device conformity with the Medical Device Directive |
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ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.1.2 |
Authorized representative in the European Community | Indicates the authorized representative in the European Community. |