Symbols Glossary

The table of symbols shown below comes from the following standard: Designation Number: ISO 15223-1:2016

Title: Medical Devices – Symbols To Be Used With Medical Device Labels, Labelling, And Information To Be Supplied – Part 1: General Requirements

Symbol	The title of the symbol and its reference number	The meaning or explanatory text or the symbol as provided in the standard
	5.1.1 Manufacturer	Indicates the medical device manufacturer, as defined in EU Directives 90/385/EEC, 93/42EEC and 98/79/EC.
	5.1.2 Authorized representative in the European Community	Indicates the authorized representative in the European Community.
	5.1.3 Date of manufacture	Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured.
	5.1.4 Use by date	Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used.
	5.1.5 Batch code	Indicates the manufacturer’s batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified.
	5.1.6 Catalogue number	Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified.
	5.2.3 Sterilised using ethylene oxide	Indicates a medical device that has been sterilised using ethylene oxide.
	5.2.4 Sterilised using irradiation	Indicates a medical device that has been sterilised using irradiation.
	5.2.5 Sterilised using steam or dry heat	Indicates a medical device that has been sterilised using steam or dry heat.
	5.2.6 Do not resterilise	Indicates a medical device that is not to be resterilised.
	5.2.8 Do not use if packaging is damaged	Indicates a medical device that should not be used if the package has been damaged or opened.
	5.3.2 Keep away from sunlight	Indicates a medical device that needs protection from light sources.
	5.3.4 Keep dry	Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture.
	5.3.7 Temperature limit	Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can safely be exposed.
	5.4.2 Do not re-use	Indicates a medical device that is intended for one use, or for use on a single patient during a single procedure.
	5.4.3 Consult instructions for use	Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use.
	5.4.3 Consult instructions for use	Indicates the need for the user to consult the electronic instructions for use.
	5.4.4 Caution	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.