Symbol glossary

SYMBOLSYMBOL TITLEDESCRIPTIONSTANDARD REFERENCESTANDARD TITLE
ManufacturerIndicates the medical device manufacturerISO 15223-1Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements
Reference no. 5.1.1
Do Not Re-useIndicates 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 15223-1Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements
Reference no. 5.4.2
Date of ManufactureIndicates the date when the medical device was manufacturedISO 15223-1Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements
Reference no. 5.1.3
 Use-by DateIndicates the date after which the medical device is not to be usedISO 15223-1Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements
Reference no. 5.1.4
 Batch CodeIndicates 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 15223-1Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements
Reference no. 5.1.5
 Medical DeviceIndicates the item is a medical deviceISO15223-1Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements
Reference no. 5.7.7
 Catalogue numberIndicates the manufacturer’s catalog number so that the medical device can be identifiedISO 15223-1Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements
Reference no. 5.1.6
 Not Made with or Absence of Natural Rubber LatexIndicates 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 deviceISO 15223-1Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements
Reference no. Annex B (b.2)
 Do Not Use if Package is Damaged and Consult Instructions for UseIndicates 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 informationISO 15223-1Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements
Reference no. 5.2.8
 Non-SterileIndicates a medical device that has not been subjected to a sterilization processISO 15223-1Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements
Reference no. 5.2.7
 Keep Away from SunlightIndicates a medical device that needs protection from light sourcesISO 15223-1Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements
Reference no. 5.3.2
 Keep DryIndicates a medical device that needs protection from moistureISO 15223-1Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements
Reference no. 5.3.4
 Temperature LimitIndicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposedISO 15223-1Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements
Reference no. 5.3.7
 CE MarkingCE marking of conformity means a marking by which a manufacturer indicates that a device is in conformity with the applicable requirements set out in this Regulation and other applicable Union harmonisation legislation providing for its affixingRegulation (EU) 2017/745REGULATION (EU) 2017/745 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC
Reference no. Annex V
 Contains potential Type IV chemical allergensFor any medical glove where chemical ingredients such as accelerators, antioxidants and biocides are added during the manufacturing or already known to be present in the product and there is a residual risk of causing Type IV allergyBS EN 455-3Medical gloves for single use – Part 3: Requirements and testing for biological evaluation
Reference no 4.6 (b)
 Consult Instructions for Use or Consult Electronic Instructions for UseIndicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for useISO 15223-1Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements
Reference no. 5.4.3
 Unique Device IdentifierIndicates a carrier that contains unique device identifier informationISO15223-1Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements
Reference no. 5.7.10
  Indicates a carrier that contains unique device identifier information  
   
  The material used in the product is suitable for direct contact with food and beverages.   
   
  Indicates a carrier that contains unique device identifier information  
   
  Indicates a carrier that contains unique device identifier information