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Symbols Glossary

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

Glossary of symbols used on labeling and IFU for medical devices.
SYMBOL TITLE EXPLANATORY TEXT REFERENCE
ISO 15223-1 Symbols
Manufacturer symbol Manufacturer Indicates the medical device manufacturer. 5.1.1
Authorized representative symbol Authorized representative Indicates the authorized representative in the identified country or jurisdiction. 5.1.2
Authorized representative for Switzerland symbol Authorized representative for Switzerland Indicates the authorized representative in Switzerland. 5.1.2; ISO 20417 6.1.2
Date of manufacture symbol Date of manufacture Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured. 5.1.3
Use-by date symbol Use-by date Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used. 5.1.4
Batch code symbol Batch code Indicates the manufacturer’s batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified. 5.1.5
Catalogue number symbol Catalogue number Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified. 5.1.6
Importer symbol Importer Indicates the entity importing the medical device into the locale. 5.1.8
Country of manufacture symbol Country of manufacture To identify the country of manufacture of products. 5.1.11
Sterilized using ethylene oxide symbol Sterilized using ethylene oxide Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using ethylene oxide. 5.2.3
Do not resterilize symbol Do not resterilize Indicates a medical device that is not to be resterilized. 5.2.6
Do not use if package is damaged; consult IFU symbol Do not use if package is damaged; consult IFU Indicates 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. 5.2.8
Single sterile barrier system symbol Single sterile barrier system Indicates a single sterile barrier system. 5.2.11
Single sterile barrier system with protective packaging outside symbol Single sterile barrier system with protective packaging outside Indicates a single sterile barrier system with protective packaging outside. 5.2.14
Keep away from sunlight symbol Keep away from sunlight Indicates a medical device that needs protection from light sources. 5.3.2
Keep dry symbol Keep dry Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture. 5.3.4
Do not re-use symbol Do not re-use Indicates a medical device that is intended for one use only. 5.4.2
Consult instructions for use / electronic IFU symbol Consult instructions for use / electronic IFU Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use. 5.4.3
Caution symbol Caution Indicates that caution is necessary or operator awareness/action is needed to avoid undesirable consequences. 5.4.4
Non-pyrogenic symbol Non-pyrogenic Indicates a medical device that is non-pyrogenic. 5.6.3
Medical devices symbol Medical devices Indicates the item is a medical device. 5.7.7
Patient identification symbol Patient identification Indicates the identification data of the patient. 5.7.3
Patient information website symbol Patient information website Indicates a website where a patient can obtain additional information on the medical product. 5.7.4
Health care center or doctor symbol Health care center or doctor Indicates the address of the health care center or doctor where medical information about the patient may be found. 5.7.5
Date symbol Date Indicates the date that information was entered or a medical procedure took place. 5.7.6
Unique Device Identifier symbol Unique Device Identifier Indicates a carrier that contains unique device identifier information. 5.7.10
ASTM F2503 (MR Safety)
MR Unsafe symbol Magnetic Resonance (MR) Unsafe An item which poses unacceptable risks to the patient, medical staff, or other persons within the MR environment. ASTM F2503
MR Unsafe symbol Magnetic Resonance (MR) Conditional An item demonstrates no hazard in the MR environment, but only when prescribed conditions for safe use are adhered ASTM F2503
21 CFR 801.109(b)(1) (Prescription Device)
Rx Only (Prescription device) Rx ONLY (Prescription device)
Prescription device Caution: United States Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. 21 CFR 801.109(b)(1)
Symbols for Certification and Compliance
CE (European Conformity)
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European Conformity Indicates conformity to Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and that the product is authorized for sale in EU countries. May be accompanied by Notified Body ID (e.g., 0297 DQS, 0459 GMED).
Symbols Not from Standards (Company-Defined)
Size symbol Size Overall size of the medical device.
Catheter / delivery catheter size (Fr) Catheter / delivery catheter size French size (Fr) of the catheter or delivery catheter.
Sheath / catheter size and length Sheath / catheter size and length French size and effective length of sheath or catheter.
Vessel diameter Vessel Diameter Target vessel diameter for device compatibility.
Coring element diameter Coring Element Diameter Diameter of coring element.
Fr / Ø CE French size & Coring Element Diameter French size of the catheter/delivery catheter and diameter of coring element.
Fr / mm French size & metric diameter French size of the catheter/delivery catheter and metric diameter.
Fr / Ø vessel French size & vessel diameter French size of the catheter/delivery catheter and vessel diameter.
Fr / mL French size & syringe capacity French size of catheter and capacity of the syringe.
Recommended guidewire size Recommended Guidewire Size Indicates the recommended guidewire size needed to use the medical device.
CONT (Contents)
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QTY (Quantity)
Contents and/or Quantity Contents and/or quantity of medical device.
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