Symbol Glossary

Symbol Symbol Title Symbol Description Standard Reference Standard Title
Manufacturer symbol Manufacturer Indicates the medical device manufacturer 5.1.1 ISO 15223-1:2016 Medical Devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General Requirements
ITL Biomedical Authorized representative in the European Community Indicates the authorized representative in the European community 5.1.2 ISO 15223-1:2016 Medical Devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General Requirements
Catalogue number Catalogue number Indicates the manufacturer's catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified 5.1.6 ISO 15223-1:2016 Medical Devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General Requirements
ISO symbol Sterilized using ethylene oxide Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using ethylene oxide 5.2.3 ISO 15223-1:2016 Medical Devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General Requirements
symbol Do not resterilize Indicates a medical device that is not to be resterilized 5.2.6 ISO 15223-1:2016 Medical Devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General Requirements
non-sterile symbol Non-sterile Indicates a medical device that has not been subjected to a sterilization process 5.2.7 ISO 15223-1:2016 Medical Devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General Requirements
do not used if damaged symbol Do not use if package is damaged Indicates a medical device that should not be used if the package has been damaged or opened 5.2.8 ISO 15223-1:2016 Medical Devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General Requirements
keep away from sunlight symbol Keep away from sunlight Indicates a medical device that needs protection from light sources 5.3.2 ISO 15223-1:2016 Medical Devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General Requirements
keep dry symbol Keep dry Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture 5.3.4 ISO 15223-1:2016 Medical Devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General Requirements
iso-symbol-15223-1_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 5.4.2 ISO 15223-1:2016 Medical Devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General Requirements
Online IFU symbol Consult instructions for use Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use 5.4.3 ISO 15223-1:2016 Medical Devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General Requirements
Caution symbol 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 5.4.4 ISO 15223-1:2016 Medical Devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General Requirements
IVD symbol In vitro diagnostic medical device Indicates a medical device that is intended to be used as an in vitro diagnostic medical device 5.5.1 ISO 15223-1:2016 Medical Devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General Requirements
non-pyrogenic symbol Non-pyrogenic Indicates a medical device that is non-pyrogenic 5.6.3 ISO 15223-1:2016 Medical Devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General Requirements
CE symbol CE registration mark Indicates that the medical device conforms with the health, safety and enviromental standards for products sold with the European Economic Area (EEA) N/A N/A
CE symbol CE0123 registration mark Indicates that the medical device is in compliance with the CE Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC N/A N/A
medical device symbol Medical Device Indicates that the product is classified as a medical device N/A N/A
non-latex symbol No Latex Indicates the medical device does not contain the presence of natural rubber or dry natural rubber latex as a material of construction within the medical device or its packaging N/A N/A
Prescription only image Prescription only Caution: U.S. Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician N/A N/A
Carton Quantity symbol Carton Quantity Indications the number of units contained in the carton N/A N/A
Carton weight symbol Carton Weight Indicates the weight of the carton N/A N/A