Glossary of symbols

Symbol

Standard reference

Standard title

Symbol title

Explanatory text

Date of manufacture.

ISO 15223-1 Ref 5.1.3

Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling, and information to be supplied.

Date of manufacture.

Indicates the date when the medical device was manufacturer.

Use by.

ISO 15223-1 Ref 5.1.4

Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling, and information to be supplied.

Use by.

Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used.

Lot number.

ISO 15223-1 Ref 5.1.5

Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling, and information to be supplied.

Lot number.

Indicates the manufacturer's batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified.

Sterilized using steam or dry heat.

ISO 15223-1 Ref 5.2.

Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling, and information to be supplied.

Sterilized using steam or dry heat.

Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using steam or dry heat.

Do not re sterilize.

ISO 15223-1 Ref 5.2.6

Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling, and information to be supplied.

Do not re sterilize.

Indicates a medical device that is not to be re sterilized.

Do not use if package is damaged and consult instruction for use.

ISO 15223-1 Ref 5.2.8

Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling, and information to be supplied.

Do not use if package is damaged and consult instruction for use.

Indicates a medical device that should not be used if the package has been damaged or opened.

Fragile, handle with care.

ISO 15223-1 Ref 5.3.1

Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling, and information to be supplied.

Fragile, handle with care.

Indicates a medical device that can be broken or damaged if not handled carefully.

Keep away from sunlight.

ISO 15223-1 Ref 5.3.2

Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling, and information to be supplied.

Keep away from sunlight.

Indicates a medical device that needs protection from light sources.

Storage temperature range.

ISO 15223-1 Ref 5.3.7

Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling, and information to be supplied.

Storage temperature range.

Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed.

Consult instructions for use or consult electronic instructions for use.

ISO 15223-1 Ref 5.4.3

Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling, and information to be supplied.

Consult instructions for use or consult electronic instructions for use.

Indicates the need for the user to consult the instruction for use.

Prescription only.

21 CFR 801.15 (c)(1)(i) F

Labeling medical devices; prominence of required label statement.

Prescription only.

Requires prescription in the United States.

21 CFR 801.109

Labeling prescription devices.

PNon pyrogenic.

ISO 15223-1 Ref 5.6.3

Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling, and information to be supplied.

PNon pyrogenic.

Indicates a medical device that is non pyrogenic.

Catalogue or model number.

ISO 15223-1 Ref 5.1.6

Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling, and information to be supplied.

Catalogue or model number.

Indicates the manufacturer's catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified.