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SYMBOLSTANDARD REFERENCESTANDARD TITLESYMBOL TITLE EXPLANATORY TEXT
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.1.1. (ISO 7000-3082)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.ManufacturerIndicates the medical device manufacturer
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.1.2
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Authorized Representative in the European Community/ European UnionIndicates the authorized representative in the European Community / European Union
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.1.3. (ISO 7000-2497)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Date of manufactureIndicates the date when the medical device was manufactured
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.1.4. (ISO 7000-2607)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Use-by date
Use by date
Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used
iso_15223 Use-by date
iso_grs_7000_2607 Use by date
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.1.5. (ISO 7000-2492)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Batch codeIndicates the manufacturer's batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified. Synonyms for “batch code” are “lot number”, “lot code” and “batch number”.
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.1.6. (ISO 7000-2493)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Catalogue number
Catalog number
Indicates the manufacturer's catalog number so that the medical device can be identified
ISO 15223 Catalogue number
ISO 7000 Catalog number
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.1.7. (ISO 7000-2498)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Serial numberIndicates the manufacturer's serial number so that a specific medical device can be identified
ISO 15223- 1:2021
Reference no. 5.1.11. (IEC 60417-6049)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Country of manufactureTo identify the country of manufacture of products
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.2.1. (ISO 7000-2499)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.SterileIndicates a medical device that has been subjected to a sterilization process
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.2.2. (ISO 7000-2500)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Sterilized using aseptic processing techniquesIndicates a medical device that has been manufactured using accepted aseptic techniques
ISO 15223-1:2021
Reference no. 5.2.3. (ISO 7000-2501)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Sterilized using ethylene oxideIndicates a medical device that has been sterilized using ethylene oxide.
ISO 15223-1:2021
Reference no. 5.2.4. (ISO 7000-2502)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Sterilized using irradiationIndicates a medical device that has been sterilized using irradiation
ISO 15223-1:2021
Reference no. 5.2.5. (ISO 7000-2503)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Sterilized using steam or dry heatTo indicate that the device is provided sterile and has been sterilized using steam or dry heat
ISO 15223-1:2021
Reference no. 5.2.6.(ISO 7000- 2608)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Do not resterilizeIndicates a medical device that is not to be resterilized
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.2.7. (ISO 7000-2609)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Non-sterileIndicates a medical device that has not been subjected to a sterilization process
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.2.9. (ISO 7000-3084)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Sterile fluid pathIndicates the presence of a sterile fluid path within the medical device in cases when other parts of the medical device, including the exterior, might not be supplied sterile
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. A.13, NOTE 1
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Example of sterile fluid pathExamples of use of symbol 5.2.9 for “Sterile fluid path”. Medical device contains a sterile fluid path that has been sterilized using ethylene oxide.
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. A.13, NOTE 2
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Example of sterile fluid pathExamples of use of symbol 5.2.9 for “Sterile fluid path”. Medical device contains a sterile fluid path that has been sterilized using irradiation.
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.3.1. (ISO 7000-0621)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Fragile, handle with careIndicates a medical device that can be broken or damaged if not handled carefully
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.3.2. (ISO 7000-0624)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Keep away from sunlightIndicates a medical device that needs protection from light sources
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.3.4. (ISO 7000-0626)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Keep dry
Keep away from rain
Indicates a medical device that needs protection from moisture
ISO 15223 Keep dry
ISO 7000 Keep away from rain
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.3.5. (ISO 7000-0534)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Lower limit of temperatureIndicates the lower limit of temperature to which the medical device can be safely exposed
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.3.6. (ISO 7000-0533)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Upper limit of temperatureIndicates the upper limit of temperature to which the medical device can be safely exposed
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.3.7. (ISO 7000-0632)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Temperature limitIndicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.3.8. (ISO 7000-2620)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Humidity limitationIndicates the range of humidity t which the medical device can be safely exposed
ISO 15223- 1:2021 Reference no. 5.3.9 (ISO 7000-2621)Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Atmospheric pressure limitation
Atmospheric Pressure limitation
To indicate the acceptable upper and lower limits of atmospheric pressure for transport and storage.
ISO 15223 Atmospheric pressure limitation
ISO 7000 Atmospheric Pressure limitation
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.2.8. (ISO 7000-2606)
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 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 information
ISO 15223-1:2021 Reference no. 5.4.1. (ISO 7000-0659)Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Biological risksIndicates that there are potential biological risks associated with the medical device
ISO 15223-1:2021
Reference no. 5.4.2. (ISO 7000- 1051)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.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 15223-1:2021 Reference no. 5.4.3. (ISO 7000-1641)
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 useIndicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use
iso_15223 Consult instructions for use
iso_grs_7000_1641 Operator's manual; operating instructions
ISO 15223-1:2021
Reference no. A.16
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 useExample of use of symbol 5.4.3, “Consult instructions for use or consult electronic instructions for use” for an electronic instruction for use (eIFU)
ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.4.4. (ISO 7000-0434A)Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.CautionTo 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

iso_grs_7010_WOO1

Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.General warning signTo signify a general warning
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.4.5. (ISO 7000- 2025)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Contains or presence of natural rubber latexIndicates the presence 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 no. 5.4.6 (ISO 7000-3701)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Contains human blood or plasma derivativesIndicates a medical device contains or incorporates human blood products or plasma derivatives
ISO15223- 1:2021
Reference no. 5.4.7. (ISO 7000-3702)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Contains a medicinal substanceIndicates a medical device that contains or incorporates a medicinal substance
ISO 15223- 1:2021
Reference no. 5.4.8. (ISO 7000-3699)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Contains biological material of animal originIndicates a medical device that contains biological tissue, cells, or their derivatives, of animal origin
ISO 15223- 1:2021
Reference no. 5.4.9. (ISO 7000-3700)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Contains biological material of human originIndicates a medical device that contains biological tissue, cells, or their derivatives, of human origin
ISO15223- 1:2021
Reference no. 5.4.10. (ISO 7000-3723)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Contains hazardous substancesIndicates a medical device that contains substances that can be carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic (CMR), or substances with endocrine-disrupting properties
ISO15223- 1:2021
Reference no. 5.4.12. (ISO 7000-3706)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Single patient-multiple useIndicates a medical device that may be used multiple times (multiple procedures) on a single patient
ISO 15223-1:2021
Reference no. 5.5.1.
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.In Vitro diagnostic medical deviceIndicates a medical device that is intended to be used as an in vitro diagnostic medical device
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.5.2.
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.ControlIndicates a control material that is intended to verify the performance of another medical device
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.5.3. (ISO 7000-2495)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Negative controlIndicates a control material that is intended to verify the results in the expected negative range
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.5.4. (ISO 7000-2496)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Positive controlIndicates a control material that is intended to verify the results in the expected positive range
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.5.5. (ISO 7000-0518)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Contains sufficient for <n> testsIndicates the total number of IVD tests that can be performed with the IVD medical device.
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.5.6. (ISO 7000-3083)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.For IVD performance evaluation onlyIndicates an IVD device that is intended to be used only for evaluating its performance characteristics before it is placed on the market for medical diagnostic use
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.6.2. (ISO 7000-2722)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Fluid pathIndicates the presence of a fluid path
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.6.3. (ISO 7000-2724)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Non-pyrogenicIndicates a medical device that is non-pyrogenic
ISO 7000
Reference no. 2723
Graphic symbols for use on electrical equipmentNon-pyrogenic fluid
path
On medical devices: to indicate that the fluid path is non-pyrogenic
ISO 15223-1:2021
Reference no. 5.6.4. (ISO 7000-2726)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Drops per milliliter
Drops per millilitre
On medical devices: to indicate the number of drops per milliliter. That means the design of the drip tube in the drip chamber of the system.
iso_grs_7000_2726 Drops per milliliter
iso_154223 Drops per millilitre
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.6.5. (ISO 7000-2727)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Liquid filter with pore sizeIndicates an infusion or transfusion
system of the medical device that
contains a filter of a particular
nominal pore size
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.7.1. (ISO 7000-2610)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Patient numberIndicates a unique number associated with an individual patient
ISO15223- 1:2021
Reference no. 5.7.3 (IEC 60417-5664)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Patient identificationIndicates the identification data of the patient
ISO 15223- 1:2021
Reference no. 5.7.4 (ISO 7000-3705)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Patient information websiteIndicates a website where a patient may obtain additional information on the medical product
ISO/DIS 15223-1:2021
Reference no. 5.7.5. (ISO 7001-PI PF 044)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Health care center or doctorTo indicate the address of the health care center or doctor where medical information about the patient may be found
ISO15223- 1:2021
Reference no. 5.7.6 (IEC 60417-5662)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.DateTo identify the date that information was entered, or a medical procedure took place
ISO/DIS 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.Medical deviceIndicates the item is a medical device
ISO 15223-1:2021
Reference no. 5.7.8. (ISO 7000-3728)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.TranslationTo identify that the original medical device information has undergone a translation which supplements or replaces the original information
ISO 15223-1:2021
Reference no. 5.7.9. (ISO 7000-3727)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.RepackagingTo identify that a modification to the original medical device packaging configuration has occurred
IEC 60601- 1
Reference no. Table D1, Symbol 8 (IEC 60417-5032)
Medical electrical equipment — Part 1: General requirements. for basic safety and essential performanceAlternating currentTo indicate on the rating plate
that the equipment is suitable for
alternating current only; to identify
relevant terminals
IEC 60601-1
Reference no. Table D.1, Symbol 4 (IEC 60417- 5031)
Medical electrical equipment — Part 1: General requirements. for basic safety and essential performanceDirect currentTo indicate on the rating plate that the equipment is suitable for direct current only; to identify relevant terminals
IEC 60601-1
Reference no. Table D.1, Symbol 6 (IEC 60417- 5019)
Medical electrical equipment — Part 1: General requirements. for basic safety and essential performance.Protective earth; protective groundTo identify any terminal which is intended for connection to an external conductor for protection against electric shock in case of a fault, or the terminal of a protective earth (ground) electrode
ICE 60601- 1
Reference no. Table D1, Symbol 8 (IEC 60417-5021)
Medical electrical equipment — Part 1: General requirements. for basic safety and essential performanceEquipotentialityTo identify the terminals which, when
connected together, bring the various
parts of equipment or of a system
to the same potential, not necessarily
being the earth (ground) potential,
e.g. for local bonding
IEC 60417
Reference no. Table D.1, Symbol 9 (IEC 60417- 5172)
Graphic symbols for use on electrical equipmentClass II equipmentTo identify equipment meeting the safety requirements specified for Class II equipment according to IEC 61140
IEC 60601-1, Reference no. Table D.1, Symbol 19 (ICE 60417-5480)Medical electrical equipment — Part 1: General requirements. for basic safety and essential performanceTYPE B APPLIED PARTN/A
IEC 60601-1, Reference no. Table D.2, Symbol 20 (ICE 60417-5333)Medical electrical equipment — Part 1: General requirements. for basic safety and essential performanceTYPE BF APPLIED PARTTo identify a type BF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1
IEC 60601-1 Reference no. Table D.1, Symbol 21 (IEC 60417-5335)Medical electrical equipment — Part 1: General requirements. for basic safety and essential performance.Type CF applied part.To identify a type CF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1
IEC 60601-1 Reference no. Table D.1, Symbol 26 (IEC 60417-5334)Medical electrical equipment — Part 1: General requirements. for basic safety and essential performance.Defibrillation-proof Type BF applied partTo identify a defibrillation-proof type BF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1
IEC 60601-1 Reference no. Table D.1, Symbol 21 (IEC 60417-5336)Medical electrical equipment — Part 1: General requirements. for basic safety and essential performance.Defibrillation-proof Type CF applied partTo identify a defibrillation-proof Type CF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1
IEC 60601-1 Database Reference no. Table D2, Safety sign 5  (ISO 7010-P017)Medical electrical equipment — Part 1: General requirements. for basic safety and essential performance.No pushingTo prohibit pushing against an object
IEC 60601-1, Reference no. Table D.2, Safety sign 10 (ISO 7010-M002)Medical electrical equipment — Part 1: General requirements. for basic safety and essential performanceRefer to instruction manual/bookletTo signify that the instruction manual/booklet must be read
IEC 60601-1 (IEC 60529) Table D.3; Code 2 6.3; Table D.3; Code 2Medical electrical equipment – Part 1:General requirements. for basic safety and essential performanceDegree of protectionN1 = 0 Non-protected; 1 Protected against solid foreign objects of 50 mm Ø and greater; 2 Protected against solid foreign objects of 12,5 mm Ø and greater; 3 Protected against solid foreign objects of 2,5 mm Ø and greater; 4 Protected against solid foreign objects of 1,0 mm Ø and greater; 5 Dust-protected; 6 Dust-tight N2 = 0 Non-protected; 1 Protection against vertically falling water drops; 2 Protection against vertically falling water drops when ENCLOSURE tilted up to 15°; 3 Protected against spraying water; 4 Protected against splashing water; 5 Protected against water jets; 6 Protected against powerful water jets; 7 Protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water; 8 Protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water
IEC 60601-1, (IEC 60529) Reference no. 6.3; Table D.3, Code 2Medical electrical equipment – Part 1:General requirements. for basic safety and essential performanceDegree of protectionIP22: N1=2, Protected against solid foreign objects of 12,5 mm Ø and greater; N2=2, Protection against vertically falling water drops when ENCLOSURE tilted up to 15°
IEC 60601-1, (IEC 60529) Reference no. 6.3; Table D.3, Code 2 (Refer to IEC 60529; see 7.2.9 and 11.6.5)Medical electrical equipment – Part 1:General requirements. for basic safety and essential performanceDegree of protectionIP27: N1=2, Protected against solid foreign objects of 12,5 mm Ø and greater; N2=7, Protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water

IEC 60601-1 (IEC 60529) Reference no. 6.3; Table D.3; Code 2

Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements. for basic safety and essential performanceDegree of protectionIPX1: N1=X, which means it was not required; N2=1, Protection against vertically falling water drops
IEC 60601-1 (IEC 60529) Reference no. 6.3, Table D.3, Row 2Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements. for basic safety and essential performanceDegree of protectionIPX2: N1=X, which means it was not required; N2=2, Protection against vertically falling water drops when ENCLOSURE tilted up to 15°
IEC 60601-1 (IEC 60529)
Reference no. Table 6.3; D.3, Code 2
Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: Part 1: General requirements. for basic safety and essential performanceDegree of protectionIP33: N1=3, Protected against solid foreign objects of 2,5 mm Ø and greater; N2=3, Protected against spraying water
BS EN 15986:2011
Reference no. A.4
Symbol for use in the labeling of medical devices — Requirements for labeling of medical devices containing phthalatesContains or presence of phthalate: benzyl butyl phthalate (BIPingreBP)Medical device is derived from or manufactured from products containing phthalate: benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP)
BS EN 15986:2011
Reference no. A.4
Symbol for use in the labeling of medical devices — Requirements for labeling of medical devices containing phthalatesContains or presence of phthalate: bis (2- ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)Medical device is derived from or manufactured from products containing phthalate: bis (2- ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
BS EN 15986:2011
Reference no. A.5
Symbol for use in the labeling of medical devices — Requirements for labeling of medical devices containing phthalatesContains or presence of phthalate: combination of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP)Medical device is derived from or manufactured from products containing bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP)
BS EN 15986
Annex B
Symbol for use in the labeling of medical devices — Requirements for labeling of medical devices containing phthalates.Negation symbol plus Presence of phthalate symbol, together meaning free of phthalatesManufacturers wishing to communicate the meaning “does not” or “is not” where a symbol expressing this meaning does not exist, should follow the method set out in EN 80416- 3:2002, Clause 7
ISO 7000
Reference no. 2794
Graphical symbols for use on equipment.Packaging unitTo indicate the number of pieces in the package
ISO 7000
Reference no. 0623
Graphical symbols for use on equipment - registered symbolsThis way upN/A
ISO 7000
Reference no. 2402
Graphical symbols for use on equipment-Registered symbolsDo not stackTo indicate that the item shall not be vertically stacked, either because of the nature of the transport packaging or because of the nature of the items themselves
ISO 7000
Reference no. 1056
Graphical symbols for electrical equipment in medical practice - Registered symbolsOil; fluidTo identify oil or other non-water base fluid. On an indicator to identify oil or used to identify a fill cap
ISO 7001
Reference no. PI PF 017
Graphical symbols - Public information symbolsTelephoneTo indicate the location of public telephone
ISO 7001
Reference no. PI PF 002 Hospital
Graphical symbols - Public information symbolsHospitalIndicates the location of a hospital
ISO 7000_3079
Reference no. 3079
Graphical symbols for use on equipment - registered symbolsOpen here

To identify the location where the package can be opened and to indicate the method of opening it.

IEC 60417-1
Reference no. ISO 7000-5576-3
Graphical symbols for Use on EquipmentBell, cancel temporary acknowledged; temporary acknowledgedTo identify the control whereby a bell may be temporarily acknowledged or to indicate that the bell has been temporarily acknowledged
IEC 60417-1
Reference no. ISO-7000-5576-2
Graphical symbols for use on equipmentBell, cancel temporaryTo indicate the operating status of the bell being temporarily canceled
IEC 60417-1
Reference no. 5850
Graphic symbols for use on electrical equipmentSerial interfaceTo identify on a connector for a serial data connection
IEC 60417-1
ISO 7000-5569
not IEC 60417 Reference no. 5569
Graphic symbols for use on electrical equipmentLocking, generalTo identify on a control that a function is locked or to show the locked status
IEC 60417-1
Reference no. 5570
Graphic symbols for use on electrical equipmentUnlockingTo identify on a control that a function is not locked or to show the unlocked status
IEC 60417-1 Reference no. ISO 7000-5016Graphical symbols for use on equipmentFuseTo identify fuse boxes or their location
IEC 60417
Reference no. ISO 7000-5001B
Graphic symbols for use on electrical equipmentBattery, generalOn battery powered equipment
IEC 60417-1 Reference no. ISO 7000-6042Graphical symbols for use on equipmentCaution, risk of electrical shockTo identify equipment, for example, the welding power source, that has risk of electrical shock
IEC 60417-1 Reference no. ISO 7000-5988Graphical symbols for use on equipmentComputer networkTo identify the computer network itself or to indicate the connecting terminals of the computer network
IEC 60417
Reference no. 7000-5140
Graphical Symbols for Use on EquipmentNon-ionizing electromagnetic radiationN/A
IEC 60417
Reference no. 5668
Graphical Symbols for Use on EquipmentNurseTo indicate a reference to a nurse or the nursing staff, e.g. on a call button
ISO 15223-1:2021Reference no. "5.1.10(IEC 60417-6050)"Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Model numberTo identify the model number or type number of a product. In the application of this symbol, the model number or type number of the product should be accompanied with this symbol
IEC 60417
Reference no. 5845
Graphical Symbols for Use on EquipmentInner diameterTo indicate a reference to the inner diameter
IEC 60417
Reference no. 5846
Graphical Symbols for Use on EquipmentOuter diameterTo indicate a reference to the outer diameter
ASTM F2503
Reference no. ASTM F2503; Table 2; 7.4.6.1; Fig. 6, 7
Standard practice for Making Medical Devices and other item for safety in the magnetic resonance environmentMagnetic Resonance (MR) safe3.1.13: An item that poses no known hazards resulting from exposure to any MR environment. MR Safe items are composed of materials that are electricaly nonconductive, nonmetallic, and nonmagnetic.
ASTM F2503
Reference no. Tabel 2; 7.4.6.1; Fig 6,7
Standard Practice for Marking Medical Devices and Other Items for Safety in the magnetic resonance environment.MR Conditional3.3.1.11: an item with demonstrated safety in the MR environment within defined conditions including conditions for the static magnetic field, the time-varying gradient magnetic fields and the radiofrequency fields.

ASTM F2503
Reference no. Table 2, Symbol 7.3.3;
7.4.9.1; Fig. 9

Standard Practice for Marking Medical Devices and other Items for safety in the Magnetic Resonance Environment(MR) Unsafe3.1.14: An item which poses unacceptable risks to the patient, medical staff or other persons within the MR environment
IEC-TR-60878
Reference no. (ISO 7000-0794)
Graphical symbols for electrical equipment in medical practiceInput: entranceTo identify an entrance, for example exhaust gas entry for measurement (for example of CO- value)
IEC-TR-60878
Reference no. (ISO 7000-0795)
Graphical symbols for electrical equipment in medical practiceOutput; exitTo identify an exit, for example of an hydraulic pump
IEC-TR-60878
Reference no. (ISO 7000-5034)
Graphical symbols for electrical equipment in medical practiceInputTo identify an entrance, for example exhaust gas entry for measurement (for example of CO- value)
IEC-TR-60878
Reference no. (ISO 7000-5134)
Graphical symbols for electrical equipment in medical practiceElectrostatic sensitive devicesTo indicate packages containing electrostatic sensitive devices, or to identify a device or a connector that has not been tested for immunity to electrostatic discharge.
IEC-TR-60878
Reference no. (ISO 7000-5534)
Graphic symbols for electrical equipment in medical practicePower PlugTo identify connecting means (e.g. plug or cord) to the power source (mains) or to identify the storage place for the connecting means
IEC-TR-60878
Reference no. 1(ISO 7000-5448)
Graphical symbols on equipmentInput/outputTo identify a combined input/output connector or mode
IEC-TR-60878
Reference no. ISO 7000-1135
Graphic symbols for use on electrical equipment in a medical practiceGeneral symbol for
recover/recyclable
To indicate that the marked item or its material is part of a recovery or recycling process
IEC-TR-60878
Reference no. IOS 7000-2403
Graphic symbols for use on electrical equipment in a medical practiceStacking limit by numberTo indicate that the items shall not be vertically stacked
beyond the specified number, either because of the nature of the transport packaging or because of the nature of the items themselves.
EU 2017-745 EU 2017-746
Reference no. ANNEX V
REGULATION (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/EECCE marking(43) ‘CE marking of conformity’ or ‘CE marking’ 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 affixing
DIRECTIVE
2012/19/
EU (WEEE)
N/ACollect separatelySeparate collection for waste of electrical and electronic equipment. Do not dispose of battery
in municipal waste. The symbol indicates separate collection for battery is required.
Directive 2002/96/ EC (repealed).Replaced by DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU which does NOT contain this symbol.Waste stream disposal statusDo not dispose of electronic products in the general waste stream
GHS
Reference no. 1.4.10.4.2.3 A1.7
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), Eighth Revised EditionHighly flammableMedical device contains materials that are highly flammable. Appropriate caution should be taken
N/AN/APrescription Use OnlyCaution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare practitioner.
N/AN/ACollection timeTime that a specific specimen was collected from the patient
N/AN/ACutDirects health care practitioner to cut a package
N/AN/ACollection DateDate that a specific specimen was collected from the patient
N/AN/AKeep away from lightMedical device should be shielded or kept away from light sources
N/AN/AHydrogen gas is generatedMedical device generates hydrogen gas, caution
N/AN/APerforationMedical device packaging contains a perforation to aid in opening
N/AFederal Communications Commission21 CFR Part 15Meets FCC requirements per 21 CFR Part 15
EC/94/62European Packaging and Packaging Waste DirectiveThe Green Dot symbolOn packaging, the Green Dot means that for such packaging a financial contribution has been paid to a qualified national packaging recovery organization set up in accordance with the principles defined in European Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62 and the respective national law.
N/AN/AStart panel sequence numberN/A
N/AN/AEnd panel sequence numberN/A
N/AN/ADo not freezeIndicates the medical device should not be frozen
N/AN/ASterile™ Solution (for ChloraPrep use only as of July2020)For ChloraPrep use only as of July 2020
N/AN/ARussian product
conformity mark
Product compliant with GOST standard(s)
N/AN/AUkrainian conformity markProduct compliant with Resolution No. 753
N/AN/AUkrSEPRO conformity markProduct compliant with DSTU (Ukrainian regulatory requirements)
N/AN/AStainless steel instruments of Russian originMade in Russia from corrosion-resistant steel
N/AN/ACanadian and US Certification markProducts bearing this mark have been tested and certified in accordance with applicable US and Canadian electrical safety and performance standards
N/AN/AAustralian Communications AuthorityComplies with Australian Communications Requirements
N/AN/AUSAManufactured in the USA and/or applies to medical devices sold in the USA
ISO/DIS 15223- 1:2021
Reference no. 5.2.11. (ISO 7000-3707)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Single sterile barrier systemIndicates a single sterile barrier system

ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. (ISO 7000-3704)

Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Double sterile barrier systemIndicates two sterile barrier systems
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. (ISO 7000-3708)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Single sterile barrier system with protective packaging outsideIndicates a single sterile barrier system with protective packaging outside
ISO 15223-1: 2021
Reference no. 5.2.13 (ISO 7000-3709)
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Single sterile barrier system with protective packaging insideIndicates a single sterile barrier system with protective packaging inside
N/AN/ALengthTo indicate the approximate length medical device
MedtechEurope.OrgNew IVD Regulation EU 2017/746Device for self-testingThis symbol indicates that the device is a self-test in vitro diagnostic device. This means that a lay person can use it even without formal healthcare or medical experience
MedtechEurope.OrgNew IVD Regulation EU 2017/746Device for near-patient testingThis symbol indicates that the device is only to be used in a near patient setting by a health professional. Typically, such tests are used in ambulances, emergency units, patient homes, or workplaces etc. A ‘near patient test’ is not to be used by the patient themselves.
MedtechEurope.OrgNew IVD Regulation EU 2017/746Device not for self-testingThis symbol indicates that the device (applies to rapid tests only) is not intended for self-testing. A rapid test with this symbol should only be used by a trained medical or a lab professional in an appropriate setting. Manufacturers may choose to add this symbol next to the ‘’for near patient testing’’ symbol to emphasise the intended user of the test.
MedtechEurope.OrgNew IVD Regulation EU 2017/746Device not for near-patient testingThis symbol indicates that the device (applies to rapid tests only) is not intended for near-patient testing. A rapid test with this symbol on its label should only be used by a trained laboratory professional in a laboratory. This symbol should be put on rapid tests that are intended for exclusive use in a laboratory environment.
ISO 7010 WO21N/AWarning; Flammable MaterialTo warn of flammable material.
ISO 7000 ISO 7886-3Graphical symbols for use on equipmentRe-use preventionA feature that allows one use and prevents further uses.
ISO 7000N/ARFID tag, generalOn packaging, packaging containers, and equipment: To indicate the presence of the RFID tag incorporated within the packaging, container, or equipment without identifying the specific air interface or data structure employed.
ISO 7001Public Information SymbolRecyclingTo indicate the location of a recycling bin or container.
ISO 7000Symbols for labeling instructions for cleansing and care procedures of textilesWashing, normal process, maximum 70 CelsiusTo indicate that cleaning the textile article is allowed using normal washing process at maximum temperature 70 degrees Celsius.
ISO 7000Symbols for labeling instructions for cleansing and care procedures of textilesBleaching by any agentsTo indicate that bleaching the textile article is allowed using any bleaching agents.
ISO 7000Symbols for labeling instructions for cleansing and care procedures of textilesTumble drying, maximum 60 CelsiusTo indicate that the tumble drying process is allowed only with low temperature: exhaust temperature maximum 60 degrees Celsius in the tumble drying process.
ISO 7000Symbols for labeling instructions for cleansing and care procedures of textilesTumble drying, maximum 80 CelsiusTo indicate that the tumble drying process is allowed only with normal temperature: exhaust temperature maximum 80 degrees Celsius in the tumble drying process.
ISO 7000Symbols for labelling instructions for cleansing and care procedures of textilesWashing, mild process, maximum 60 CelsiusTo indicate that cleaning the textile article is allowed using mild washing process at maximum temperature 60 degrees Celsius.
ISO 7000Symbols for labelling instructions for cleansing and care procedures of textilesDo not tumble dryTo indicate that tumble drying is not allowed in the drying process.
ISO 7000Symbols for labelling instructions for cleansing and care procedures of textilesDo not ironTo indicate that ironing is not allowed.
ISO 7000Symbols for labelling instructions for cleansing and care procedures of textilesDo not dry cleanTo indicate that dry cleaning is not allowed.
ISO 7000Symbols for labelling instructions for cleansing and care procedures of textilesDo not bleachTo indicate that bleaching the textile article is not allowed.
ISO 7000Symbols for labelling instructions for cleansing and care procedures of textilesDo not washTo indicate that washing the textile article is not allowed during the cleaning process.
ISO 7000-2503Symbols for labelling instructions for cleansing and care procedures of textilesFillingTo indicate the filling of a vessel or container by any type of liquid or produce (for example, filling of oil tanks, filling ink reservoirs, filling grain hoppers).
N/AN/AInternal sequence numberInternal sequence number
ISO15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.7.10Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Unique device identifierIndicates a carrier that contains unique device identifier information
ISO 15223-1:2021 Reference no."5.1.9(ISO 7000-3724)"Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.DistributorIndicates the entity distributing the medical device into the locale
ISO 15223-1:2021 Reference no."5.1.8(ISO 7000-3725)"Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.ImporterIndicates the entity  importing the medical device into the locale
ISO 7010Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signsWarning; Laser BeamTo warn of a laser beam
           
ISO 15223-1:2021 Reference no. 5.2.10
Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Sterilized using vaporized hydrogen peroxideIndicates a medical device that has been sterilized using vaporized hydrogen peroxide
ISO 15223-1:2021 Reference no."5.3.3(ISO 7000-0615)"Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Protect from heat and radioactive sourcesIndicates a medical device that needs protection from heat and radioactive sources
ISO 15223-1:2021 Reference no."5.4.11(ISO 7000-3703)"Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Contains nano materialsIndicates a medical device that contains nano materials
ISO 15223-1:2021 Reference no."5.6.1(ISO 7000-2715)"Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Sampling siteIndicates a medical device or blood processing application that includes a system dedicated to the collection of samples of a given substance stored in the medical device or blood container
ISO 15223-1:2021 Reference no."5.6.6(ISO 7000-2727)"Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.One-way valveIndicates a medical device with a valve that allows flow in only one direction
ISO 15223-1:2021 Reference no."5.7.2(ISO 7000-3726)"Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.Patient nameIndicates the name of the patient
ISO 20417 Reference no. 6.1.2 d)Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by
the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.
Authorized Representative in SwitzerlandIndicates the authorized representative in
Switzerland
ISO 20417 Reference no. 6.1.2 d)Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by
the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements.
Authorized Representative in the
United Kingdom 
Indicates the authorized representative in
United Kingdom

 

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