Symbols Glossary
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SYMBOL
SYMBOL
TITLE
EXPLANATORY
TEXT
STANDARD
REFERENCE
STANDARD TITLE
Caution
To indicate that
caution is necessary
when operating the
device or control
close to where the
symbol is placed, or
to indicate that the
current situation
needs operator
awareness or
operator action in
order to avoid
undesirable
consequences.
IEC 60601
‐
1
Table D.1
symbol 10
Medical electrical
equipment
—
Part 1:
General requirements for
basic safety and essential
performance.
ISO 7000
‐
0434A
Graphical symbols for use
on equipment
General
warning sign
To signify a general
warning.
IEC 60601-1
Table D.2
symbol 2
Medical electrical equipment
—
Part 1: General
requirements for basic safety
and essential performance.
ISO 7010
W001
Graphical symbols
–
Safety
colours and safety signs
–
Registered safety signs.
ISO 7000-2621
Graphical symbols for use on
equipment.
TUV Mark
Indicates that the
product was tested and
met the certification
requirements for
electrical, and/or
mechanical products.
N/A
N/A
Recycle:
electronic
equipment
DO NOT dispose of
electronic equipment in
normal trash.
Directive
2012/19/EU
Annex IX
Marking of Electrical and
Electronic Equipment in
accordance with Article 15 (2)
of Directive 2012/19/EU
Authorized
representative
in the European
Community
Indicates the
authorized
representative in the
European Community.
ISO 15223-1
#5.1.2
Medical devices
–
Symbols to
be used with medical device
labels, labeling, and
information to be supplied.
EN 980 #5.13
Symbols for use in the
labeling of medical devices.
Medical Device
Indicates that the
device is a Medical
Device
MedTech
Europe
Guidance May
2019
Use of Symbols to Indicate
Compliance with the MDR