Symbols glossary

Indicates the medical device manufacturer

Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured.

Indicates the authorized representative in the European Community/European Union.

Indicates the authorised representative in Switzerland.

Indicates the entity importing the medical device into the locale.

Indicates the entity distributing the medical device into the locale.

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

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

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

Indicates a carrier that contains unique device Identifier information.

Indicates the item is a medical device.

Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using irradiation.

Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using ethylene oxide.

Indicates a single sterile barrier system.

Indicates a single sterile barrier system with protective packaging outside.

Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using irradiation/Indicates a single sterile barrier system with protective packaging outside.

Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using ethylene oxide/Indicates a single sterile barrier system with protective packaging outside.

Indicates a medical device that is not to be resterilized.

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

Indicates a medical device that needs protection from light sources.

Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture.

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

Indicates a medical device that is intended for one use, or for use on a single patient during a single procedure.

Indicates a medical device that may be used multiple times (multiple procedures) on a single patient.

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

Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use for important cautionary information such as warnings and precautions that cannot, for a variety of reasons, be presented on the medical device itself.

Indicates a medical device that is non-pyrogenic.

Indicates that a device is in conformity with the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 or Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC.

Indicates that a device is restricted to use by or on the order of a physician (for USA market only).

Indicates that packaging material is part of a recovery or recycling process.

Non-corrugated fibreboard.

Paper.

Meets ISO 10993-11 (Acute Systemic Toxicity, Subacute/Subchronic Toxicity).

Natural rubber latex was not used as material in the manufacture of the device.