Symbol Glossary Definitions
SYMBOL
SYMBOL TITLE
DESCRIPTION
STANDARD REFERENCE
STANDARD TITLE
Manufacturer
Indicates the medical device manufacturer
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.1.1
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements
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”.
ISO 15223-1:2021
Reference no. 5.4.2
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements
Date of Manufacture
Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.1.3
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements
Use-by Date
Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.1.4
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements
Batch Code
Indicates the manufacturer’s batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified. NOTE: Synonyms for “batch code” are “lot number”, “lot code” and “batch number”.
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.1.5
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements
Unique Device Identifier
Indicates a carrier that contains unique device identifier information
ISO15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.7.10
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements
Medical Device
Indicates the item is a medical device
ISO 15223- 1:2021
Reference no. 5.7.7
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements
Catalogue number
Indicates the manufacturer’s catalog number so that the medical device can be identified
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.1.6
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements
Model Number
Indicates the model number or type number of a product
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.1.10
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements
Consult Instructions for Use or Consult Electronic Instructions for Use
Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use
ISO 15223-1:2021
Reference no. 5.4.3
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements
Do Not Use if Package is Damaged and Consult Instructions for Use
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
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.2.8
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements
Non-Sterile
Indicates a medical device that has not been subjected to a sterilization process
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.2.7
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements
Keep Away from Sunlight
Indicates a medical device that needs protection from light sources
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.3.2
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements
Keep Dry
Indicates a medical device that needs protection from moisture
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.3.4
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements
Temperature Limit
Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.3.7
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements
Humidity limitation
Indicates the range of humidity to which the medical device can be safely exposed
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.3.8
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements
Not Made with or Absence of Natural Rubber Latex
Indicates the absence of dry natural rubber or natural rubber latex as a material of construction within the medical device or the packaging of a medical device
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference #5.4.5
Annex B for negation symbol
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements
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