Introduction
How to use these operating instructions
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GA 5752 3125 GB 10
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1.2.3
Definitions
1.2.3.1
Design of safety notes
Pictogram
Descriptor
Text
DANGER!
Indicates a direct and immediate risk to
persons which may be fatal or result in
most serious injury.
The text for the safety note
describes the type of risk and
how to avert it.
WARNING!
Indicates a potential risk to persons or
property which may result in health hazard
or grave property damage.
CAUTION!
Indicates a potential risk to property which
may result in property damage.
Tab. 1:
Design of safety notes
1.2.3.2
Design of other notes
Notes not referring to personal injury or property damage are used as follows:
Pictogram
Descriptor
Reference to
NOTE
Supplementary assistance or further useful information.
ENVIRONMENT
Information regarding proper disposal.
Tab. 2:
Design of other notes
1.2.4
Symbols used
Symbols are attached to products, type plates and packaging.
Symbols
Identification
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Labelling for products which were developed and are marketed in compliance
with the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. Class Is, Im, IIa, IIb and III
products are also marked with the identifying number of the Notified Body.
Labelling in compliance with the ISO 15223-1 standard.
Symbol for ‘Name and address of the manufacturer as well as date of
manufacture’.
Labelling in compliance with the ISO 15223-1 standard.
Symbol for ‘Product number’.
