(Note: All referenced symbols are derived from ISO 15223-1, Medical Devices
- Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information
Symbol Title of Symbol
M
Manufacturer
Authorized
representative
P
in the European
Community
H
Use-by date
g
Batch code
Catalogue
h
number
Sterilized using
IQ
ethylene oxide
Do not use
L
if package is
damaged
Temperature
l
limit
D
Do not re-use
Consult
i
instructions for
use
Y
Caution
Non-pyrogenic
Do not touch
℞
Prescription
Only
Symbols Glossary
to be supplied.)
Description of Symbol
Indicates the medical device manufacturer.
Indicates the authorized representative in
the European Community.
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 the batch or lot can be
identified.
Indicates a medical device that has been
sterilized using ethylene oxide.
Indicates a medical device that should not
be used if the package has been damaged
or opened.
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 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 components that should not be
touched.
Caution: US Federal law restricts this device
to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Ref.
No.
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5.1.2
5.1.4
5.1.5
5.1.6
5.2.3
5.2.8
5.3.7
5.4.2
5.4.3
5.4.4
5.6.3
N/A
N/A