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Symbol
Standard Reference
Standard Title
of Symbol
Symbol Title
as per
Referenced
Standard
Explanation
21 CFR 801.109(b)(1)
Labeling-
Prescription
devices
Device is
cleared for the
US market as
requiring a
prescription
Indicates that the
product is authorized
for sale by or on the
order of a licensed
healthcare
practitioner.
IEC 60601-1, Table D.2,
Symbol 20 (IEC 60417-
5333)
Part 1: General
requirements for
basic safety and
essential
performance.
Type BF
applied part
To identify a type BF
applied part
complying with IEC
60601-1.
ISO 15223-1
Symbol 5.1.7
Medical devices
— Symbols to be
used with medical
device labels,
labelling and
information to be
supplied.
Serial number
Indicates the
manufacturer's serial
number so that a
specific medical
device can be
identified.
ISO 15223-1
Symbol 5.1.5
Medical devices
— Symbols to be
used with
information to be
supplied by the
manufacturer —
Part 1: General
requirements
Batch code or
Lot code
Indicates the
manufacturer's batch
code so that the
batch or lot can be
identified.
ISO 15223-1
Symbol 5.1.6
Medical devices
— Symbols to be
used with
information to be
supplied by the
manufacturer —
Part 1: General
requirements
Catalogue
number
Indicates the
manufacturer’s
catalogue number so
that the medical
device can be
identified.