Symbol
Standard Reference
Title
Description
5.1.1
Manufacturer
Indicates the medical device manufacturer.
5.1.1
Manufacturer
Indicates the medical device manufacturer.
5.1.2
Authorized representative inthe European community
Indicates the authorized representative in the European Community / European Union.
5.1.2
Authorized representative inthe European community
Indicates the authorized representative in the European Community / European Union.
5.1.3
Date of manufacture
Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured
5.1.3
Date of Manufacture
Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured
5.1.4
Use-by date
Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used.
5.1.4
Use-by date
Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used.
5.1.5
Batch code
Indicates the manufacturer’s batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified.
5.1.5
Batch code
Indicates the manufacturer’s batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified.
5.1.6
Catalogue number
Indicates the manufacturer’s batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified.
5.1.6
Catalogue number
Indicates the manufacturer’s batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified.
5.2.3
Sterilized using ethylene oxide
Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using ethylene oxide.
5.2.3
Sterilized using irradiation
Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using ethylene oxide.
5.2.4
Sterilized using irradiation
Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using irradiation.
5.2.4
Sterilized using irradiation
Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using irradiation.
5.2.6
Do not resterilize
Indicates a medical device that is not to be resterilized
5.2.6
Do not resterilize
Indicates a medical device that is not to be resterilized
5.2.7
Non-sterile
Indicates a medical device that has not been subjected to a sterilization process.
5.2.7
Non-sterile
Indicates a medical device that has not been subjected to a sterilization process.
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 and that the user should consult the instructions for use for additional information
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 and that the user should consult the instructions for use for additional information
5.2.11
Single Sterile barrier system
Indicates a single sterile barrier system.
5.2.11
Single Sterile barrier system
Indicates a single sterile barrier system.
5.2.14
Single sterile barrier system with protective packaging outside
Indicates a single sterile barrier system with protective packaging outside.
5.2.14
Single sterile barrier system with protective packaging outside
Indicates a single sterile barrier system with protective packaging outside.
5.3.7
Temperature Limit
Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed.
5.3.7
Temperature Limit
Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed.
5.3.8
Humidity Limitation
Indicates the range of humidity to which the medical device can be safely exposed.
5.3.8
Humidity Limitation
Indicates the range of humidity to which the medical device can be safely exposed.
5.4.2
Do not re-use
Indicates a medical device that is intended for one single use only. NOTE: synonyms for “Do not reuse” are “single use” and “use only once”.
5.4.2
Do not re-use
Indicates a medical device that is intended for one single use only. NOTE: Synonyms for “Do not reuse” are “single use” and “use only once”.
5.4.3
Consult instructions for use
Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use.
5.4.3
Consult instructions for use
Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use.
5.4.4
Caution
To indicate that caution is necessary when operating the device or control close to where the symbol is placed, or to indicate that the current situation needs operator awareness or operator action in order to avoid undesirable consequences.
5.4.4
Caution
To indicate that caution is necessary when operating the device or control close to where the symbol is placed, or to indicate that the current situation needs operator awareness or operator action in order to avoid undesirable consequences.
FDAUse of Symbols in Labeling
Prescription Use Only
Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare practitioner.
FDAUse of Symbols in Labeling
Prescription Use Only
Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare practitioner.
EU MDR2017/745
Medical Device
Indicates the device is a medical device.
EU MDR2017/745
Medical Device
Indicates the device is a medical device.
DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU
Annex II, Section 8
WEEE Label
Indicates that the product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.
DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU Annex II, Section 8
WEEE Label
Indicates that the product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.
ABBREVIATIONS
MR Unsafe
An item which poses unacceptable risks to the patient, medical staff or other persons within the MR environment.
ABBREVIATIONS
MR Unsafe
An item which poses unacceptable risks to the patient, medical staff or other persons within the MR environment.
ASTM F2503 7.3.3
Quantity
Quantity of devices in package.
ASTM F2503 7.3.3
Quantity
Quantity of devices in package.
IEC 60417
Alternating Current
IEC 60417
Alternating Current
IEC 60417
Type BF Class I
IEC 60417
Type BF Class I
IEC 60417
Fuse
IEC 60417
Fuse