Symbol
Title
Definition
Manufacturer
Indicates the medical device manufacturer, as defined in EU Directive 93/42/EEC
Authorized Representative in the European Community
Indicates the Authorized Representative in the European Community.
Date of Manufacture
Symbol for date of manufacture. This symbol is accompanied by a date.
Use-by Date
Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used.
Lot Number
Indicates the manufacturer's lot number so that the lot can be identified NOTE: Synonyms for "Lot Number" are "barch code" and "batch number"
Reference 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"
Sterilized Using Ethylene Oxide
Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using ethylene oxide.
Do Not Resterilize
Indicates a medical device that is not to be resterilized.
Non-Sterile
Indicates a medical device that has not been subjected to a sterilization process.
Do Not Use if Package is Damaged
Indicates a medical device that should not be used if the package has been damaged or opened.
Do Not Reuse
Indicates a medical device that is intended for one use, or for use on a single patient during a single procedure.
Caution
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.
Cconsult Instructions For Use.
Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use.
Prescription Only
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
CE Mark
CE mark Product conforms with the essential requirements in the European Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC
CE Mark
CE mark including NSAI (notified body) identification number. Product conforms with the essential requirements in the European Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC