Symbols Glossary

Symbol Graphic	Symbol Title	Standard and reference number	Description
	Manufacturer	ISO 15223-1:2021 5.1.1	Indicates the medical device manufacturer
	Authorized representative in the European Community	ISO 15223-1:2021 5.1.2	Indicates the authorized representative in the European Community/ European Union
	Use-by date	ISO 15223-1:2021 5.1.4	Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used
	Catalog number	ISO 15223-1:2021 5.1.6	Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified
	Sterilized using irradiation	ISO 15223-1:2021 5.2.4	Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using irradiation
	Do not resterilize	ISO 15223-1:2021 5.2.6	Indicates a medical device that is not to be resterilized
	Do not use if package is damaged	ISO 15223-1:2021 5.2.8	Indicates that 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 for additional information
	Keep away from sunlight	ISO 15223-1:2021 5.3.2	Indicates a medical device that needs protection from light sources
	Keep dry	ISO 15223-1:2021 5.3.4	Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture
	Temperature limit	ISO 15223-1:2021 5.3.7	Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed
	Do not reuse	ISO 15223-1:2021 5.4.2	Indicates a medical device that is intended for one single use only
	Consult instructions for use	ISO 15223-1:2021 5.4.3	Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use
	Medical device	ISO 15223-1:2021 5.7.7	Indicates the item is a medical device
	European Conformity	MDD Annex XII / MDR Annex V	The letters ‘CE’ appear on many products traded on the extended Single Market in the European Economic Area (EEA). They signify that products sold in the EEA have been assessed to meet high safety, health, and environmental protection requirements.
	Quantity	N/A	Quantity of devices within the package

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