Symbol

Title

Manufacturer

Standard*

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

Description

Indicates the medical device manufacturer.

Authorized representative in the European Community/European Union

ISO 15223-1 Medical devices – Symbols to be used with medical device labels – General requirements

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

Date of Manufacture

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured.

Use-By Date

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

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

Batch Code

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

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

Catalogue Number

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

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

Serial Number

ISO-15523-1 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered

Indicates the manufacturer’s serial number so that a specific medical device can be identified.

Non-Sterile

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

Indicates a medical device that has not been subjected to a sterilization process.

Do not use if package is damaged and consult instructions for use

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

Indicates that the medical device that should not be used if the package has been damaged or opened and that the user should consult the  instructions use for additional information.

Fragile, handle with care

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

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

Keep away from sunlight

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

Indicates a medical device that needs protection from heat and radioactive sources.

Keep dry

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

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

Lower limit of temperature

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

Indicates the lower limit of temperature to which the medical device can be safely exposed.

Upper limit of temperature

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

Indicates the upper limit of temperature to which the medical device can be safely exposed.

Temperature limit

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

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

Do not re-use

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

Indicates a medical device that is intended for single use only.

Consult instructions for use or consult electronic instructions for use

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

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

Caution

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

Indicates that caution is necessary when operating the device or control close to where the symbol is placed, or the current situation needs operator awareness or operators’ action in order to avoid undesirable consequences.

Alternating Current

IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use on equipment

To indicate on the rating plate that the equipment is suitable for alternating current only; to identify relevant terminals.

Direct current

IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use on equipment

To indicate on the rating plate that the equipment is suitable for direct current only; to identify relevant terminals.

Both direct and alternating current

IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use on equipment

To indicate on the rating plate that the equipment is suitable for both direct and alternating current (universal); to identify relevant terminals.

Class II equipment

IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use on equipment

To identify equipment meeting the safety requirements specified for Class II equipment according to IEC 61140.

Type BF applied part

IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use on equipment

To identify a type BF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1.

General Warning Sign

ISO 7010 Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Registered safety signs

To signify a general warning.

TUV Notified Body Number

This Product is in conformity with European Medical Directive 93/42 EEC. This has been verified by a notified body.

Conformité Européene or European Conformity

Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices

Indicates manufacturer declaration that the product complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and environmental protection legislation.

Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling, and information to be supplied

ISO 15223-1

Indicates the item is a medical device.

Prescription Use Only

Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare practitioner.

Warning; Laser beam

ISO 7010

To warn of a laser beam.

Wireless signal level, very strong signal

IEC 60417

To indicate that the wireless signal level is very high.

For indoor use only

IEC 60417

To identify electrical equipment designed primarily for indoor use.

Wear eye protection

ISO 7010

To signify that eye protection must be used.

Wear protective gloves

ISO 7010

To signify that protective gloves must be worn.

Collect separately

DIRECTIVE 2012/19/ EU

Separate 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.

Federal Communications Commission

21 CFR Part 15

Meets FCC requirements per 21 CFR Part 15.

ETL Listed Mark

The ETL Mark is proof of product compliance to North American safety standards. DenMat’s ETL Mark comes from Intertek Testing Services, Inc.

Unique device identifier

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

Indicates a carrier that contains unique device Identifier information

Internal Symbol

Do not use in the presence of flammable substances.

Laser aperture at end of handpiece

Internal Symbol

Caution: Do not wind clockwise

Internal Symbol

Caution: risk of electric shock

IEC 60417 — Graphical Symbols for Use on Equipment

To identify equipment, for example, the welding power source, that has risk of electric shock.

Warning: Hot surface

ISO 7010 — Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs

To warn of a hot surface.

Lamp; lighting; illumination

IEC 60417 — Graphical Symbols for Use on Equipment

To identify switches which control light sources, e.g. room lighting, lamp of a film projector, dial illumination of a device.

Fuse

IEC 60417 — Graphical Symbols for Use on Equipment

To identify fuse boxes or their location.

Distributor

ISO 15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer — Part 1: General requirement

To indicate the entity distributing the medical device into the locale.

Li-Ion Battery

Internal Symbol

To indicate that a Lithium battery must be recycled.

Authorized representative in Switzerland

Indicates the Authorized representative in Switzerland.

Humidity limitation

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

Indicates the range of humidity to which the medical device can be safely exposed.

Atmospheric pressure limitation

ISO-15223-1 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer

Indicates the range of atmospheric pressure to which the medical device can be safely exposed.

*All standards listed are assumed to be the latest revision unless otherwise specified.