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Definition of Symbols
Symbol
Name: Definition
General warning sign:
To signify a general warning.
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.
Date of manufacture:
Indicates the date when the medical medi-
cal device was manufactured.
Manufacturer:
Indicates the medical device manufacturer as de-
fined in the European Union harmonization legislation.
LOT
Batch code:
Indicates the manufacturer’s batch code so that the
batch or lot can be identified.
REF
Catalog number:
Indicates the manufacturer’s catalog number so
that the medical device can be identified.
NON
STERILE
Non-sterile:
Indicates a medical device that has not been subject-
ed to a sterilization process.
Consult instructions for use:
Indicates the need for the use to
consult the instructions for use.
Humidity limitation:
Indicates the range of humidity to which the
medical device can be safely exposed.
Temperature limit:
Indicates the temperature limits to which the
medical device can be safely exposed.
Rx Only
Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on
the order of a physician.
Indicates that a device is in conformity with the applicable require-
ments set out in applicable European Union harmonization legisla-
tion providing for its affixing.
Medical device:
Indicates a medical device according to Euro-
pean Union harmonization legislation.
GTIN
GTIN
Global Trade Item Number.
