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SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
Some or all the following symbols may be used within this manual or found on the product or
packaging labels. Please familiarize yourself with them:
Symbol
Description
Comment
Manufacturer
Indicates the medical device manufacturer,
as defined in EU Directives 90/385/EEC,
93/42/EEC and 98/79/EC.
Authorized
representative
in the European
Community
Indicates the Authorized representative in
the European Community.
Date of
manufacture
Indicates the date when the medical device
was manufactured.
Use-by date
Indicates the date after which the medical
device is not to be used.
Batch code
This symbol shall be accompanied by the
manufacturer's batch code. The batch code
shall be adjacent to the symbol.
Catalogue
number
Indicates the manufacturer's catalogue
number so that the medical device can be
identified.
Serial number
Indicates the manufacturer's serial number
so that a specific medical device can be
identified.
Fragile, handle
with care
Indicates a medical device that can be
broken or damaged if not handled carefully.
Keep dry
Indicates a medical device that needs to be
protected from moisture.
