Packaging Symbols Explained

Indicates the medical device manufacturer.

Indicates the entity distributing the medical device into the locale.

Indicates the entity importing the medical device into the locale.

Indicates the Authorized Representative in the European Union.

Indicates the Authorized Representative in the European Community.

*Note: This symbol was replaced in the amendment released for ISO 15223-1:2021/AMD 1:2025

Indicates the authorized representative in the identified country or jurisdiction identified in the two-letter or three-letter country code on the label.

Indicates the Authorized Representative in Switzerland.

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

To identify the country of manufacture of products.

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 carrier that contains unique device identifier information.

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 single sterile barrier system.

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 that caution is necessary when operating the device or control close to where the symbol is placed, or that the current situation needs operator awareness or operator action in order to avoid undesirable consequences.

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 MDR 2017/745. 

CE mark including NSAI (notified body) identification number. Product conforms with the essential requirements in the MDR 2017/745 as well as 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).

Indicates the product is a medical device.