Packaging Symbols Explained

Indicates the medical device manufacturer, as defined in EU Directive 93/42/EEC

Indicates the Authorized Representative in the European Community.

Symbol for date of manufacture. This symbol is accompanied by a date.

Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used.

Indicates the manufacturer's lot number so that the lot can be identified NOTE: Synonyms for "Lot Number" are "barch code" and "batch number"

Indicates the manufacturer's reference number so that the medical device can be identified NOTE: Synonyms for "reference number" are "catalogue number" and "reorder number"

Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using ethylene oxide.

Indicates a medical device that is not to be resterilized.

Indicates a medical device that has not been subjected to a sterilization process.

Indicates a medical device that should not be used if the package has been damaged or opened.

Indicates a medical device that is intended for one use, or for use on a single patient during a single procedure.

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.

Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use.

Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

CE mark Product conforms with the essential requirements in the European Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC

CE mark including NSAI (notified body) identification number. Product conforms with the essential requirements in the European Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC

To identify the brightness control.

To identify a type CF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1.

To identify a type BF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1.

Indicates the device identifier portion of the Unique Device Identifier (UDI).