Packaging Symbols Explained

Symbol

Title

Definition

Manufacturer

Manufacturer

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

 

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Distributor

Indicates the entity distributing the medical device into the locale.

 

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Importer

Indicates the entity importing the medical device into the locale.

Authorized representative in the European Community

Authorized Representative in the European Community

Indicates the Authorized Representative in the European Community.

 

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Authorized Representative in the Switzerland Community

Indicates the Authorized Representative in Switzerland.

Date of manufacture

Date of Manufacture

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

 

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Country of Manufacture

To identify the country of manufacture of products.

Use-by date

Use-by Date

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

Batch Code

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"

Catalogue 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"

 

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Unique Device Identifier

Indicates a carrier that contains unique device identifier information.

Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide

Sterilized Using Ethylene Oxide

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

Do not resterilize

Do Not Resterilize

Indicates a medical device that is not to be resterilized.

None Sterile

Non-Sterile

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

 

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Single Sterile Barrier System

Indicates a single sterile barrier system.

Do not use if package is damaged

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 re-use

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

Caution

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.

Consult instructions for use

Consult Instructions For Use

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.

Prescription Only

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

CE Mark

CE Mark

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

CE Mark

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

brightness

Brightness

To identify the brightness control.

tpe-cf

Type CF Equipment

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

type-bf-2

Type BF Equipment

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

gtin

GS1 specific device identifier (Global Trade Item Number)

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

 

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Medical Device

Indicates the product is a medical device.