SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

To identify the manufacturer's batch or lot code, for example on a medical device or the corresponding packaging. The code shall be placed adjacent to the symbol.

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

To indicate that the transport package shall be kept away from rain and in dry conditions.

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

To indicate that the contents of the transport package are fragile and the package shall be handled with care.

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

To identify the manufacturer’s catalogue number, for example on a medical device or the corresponding packaging. The catalogue number shall be placed adjacent to the symbol.

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

To identify the manufacturer of a product. This symbol shall be used filled in all applications to differentiate it from ISO 7000-2497.

Indicates the medical device manufacturer.

To indicate that the device should not be used after the date accompanying the symbol, for example on a medical device or its packaging.

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

To identify the manufacturer’s serial number, for example on a medical device or its packaging. The serial number shall be placed adjacent to the symbol.

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

 Indicates the entity distributing the medical device into the locale.

This symbol shall be accompanied by the name and address of the distributing entity adjacent to the symbol.

 Indicates the entity importing the medical device into the locale.

This symbol shall be accompanied by the name and address of the importing entity 
adjacent to the symbol.

To identify the country of manufacture of products.

In the application of this symbol, the “CC” shall be replaced by either the two-letter country 
code or the three letter country code defined in ISO 3166-1. The date of manufacture may be added adjacent to this symbol.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

Waste stream disposal status

To indicate the maximum and minimum temperature limits at which the item shall be stored, transported or used.

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

Contains or presence of natural rubber latex

To indicate that the device that is normally provided sterile in the same or similar packaging has not been sterilized.

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

Directive 93/68/EEC

European Medical Device Regulation 2017/745

European conformity 

CE Marking

Signifies European conformity (CE) mark  

CE Marking on a product is a manufacturer's declaration that the product complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and environmental protection legislation.

Indicates conformity with applicable European Union medical device requirements. The identification number identifies the Notified Body involved in the applicable conformity assessment procedure.

To indicate that transport package shall not be exposed to sunlight.

Indicates a medical device that needs protection from light sources.

To indicate the acceptable upper and lower limits of atmospheric pressure for transport and storage.

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

Indicates that a modification to the original medical device packaging configuration has 
occurred.

This symbol shall be accompanied by the name and address of the entity that is responsible for the repackaging activity adjacent to the symbol.

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

 To signify a mandatory action.

To indicate generally elevated, potentially hazardous, levels of non-ionizing radiation, or to indicate equipment or systems e.g., in the medical electrical area that include RF transmitters or that intentionally apply RF electromagnetic energy for diagnosis or treatment.

To indicate that electromagnetic radiation from the device stays below limits set by the Federal Communications Commission.

CSA - Canadian Standards Association. Indicates that the product was tested and has met the certification requirements for electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical products.

The “C” and “US” indicators adjacent to the CSA Mark signify that the product has been evaluated to the applicable CSA and ANSI/UL.

To warn of flammable material.

To warn of a corrosive substance.

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

The lower limit of temperature shall be indicated adjacent to the lower horizontal line.

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

The upper limit of temperature shall be indicated adjacent to the upper horizontal line.

To identify the switch or switch position by means of which part of the equipment is switched on in order to bring it into the stand-by condition, and to identify the control to shift to or to indicate the state of low power consumption. Each of different states of power consumption may be indicated using a corresponding color.