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Product Labels

The information provided below is an explanation of reference symbols that can be found on product labels.

Catalog/Reorder Number Symbol for catalog, reorder or reference part number. View statement translations.
Global Product Number Symbol for global product number and reference part number.
Manufacturer's Lot Number Symbol for batch code/lot number. The symbol is accompanied by the manufacturer's batch code. View statement translations.
Serial Number Symbol for serial number. The manufacturer's serial number is found after or below this symbol. View statement translations.
Manufacturer Symbol for manufacturer. This symbol is accompanied by the name and address of the manufacturer. View statement translations.
Date of Manufacture Symbol for date of manufacture. This symbol is accompanied by a date. View statement translations.
Expiration Date Symbol for use by. This symbol is accompanied by a date to indicate that the device should not be used after the end of the year, month or day shown. View statement translations.
Do Not Reuse/Single Use Only Symbol for do not reuse/single use only. This symbol is used for disposable one-time-use products. View statement translations.
Attention, See Instructions for Use Symbol for caution. This is a safety symbol used to highlight that there are specific warnings or precautions associated with the devices that are not otherwise found on the label. The symbol can also be used to mean "attention, see Instructions for Use." View statement translations.
Consult Instructions for Use Symbol for consult Instructions for Use. View statement translations.
Sterile Symbol for sterile. This symbol is used only for terminally sterilized medical devices. View statement translations.
Sterilized using aseptic processing techniques Symbol for sterilized using aseptic processing techniques. View statement translations.
sterilization using ethylene oxide Symbol for sterilized using ethylene oxide. View statement translations.
Sterilized using irradiation Symbol for sterilized using irradiation. View statement translations.
Sterilized using steam or dry heat Symbol for sterilized using steam or dry heat. View statement translations.
Sterile fluid path Symbol for sterile fluid path. This symbol indicates the presence of a sterile fluid path within the device when other parts of the device, including the exterior, may not be supplied sterile. The part of the device that is sterile shall be identified in information supplied by the manufacturer. The method of sterilization shall be indicated in the empty box as appropriate. View statement translations.
Do not resterilize Symbol for do not resterilize. View statement translations.
Nonsterile Symbol for nonsterile. This symbol should be used only to distinguish between identical or similar devices sold in both sterile and nonsterile conditions. View statement translations.
Authorized Representative in the European Community Symbol for authorized representative in the European Community. This symbol is accompanied by the name and address of the authorized representative in the European Community. View statement translations.
CE Mark Symbol for CE Mark. This symbol certifies that a product has met European Union consumer safety, health or environmental requirements.
Sufficient for Symbol for sufficient for. The number of items for which the contents of the pack is sufficient appears adjacent to the symbol. View statement translations.
Temperature Range Symbol for temperature limitation/temperature range. Both upper and lower limits are indicated adjacent to horizontal lines. View statement translations.
Lower limit of temperature

Symbol for lower limit of temperature. This lower limit is indicated adjacent to the lower horizontal line. View statement translations.
Upper limit of temperature Symbol for upper limit of temperature. This upper limit is indicated adjacent to the upper horizontal line. View statement translations.
Biological risks Symbol for biological risks. View statement translations.
Keep away from sunlight Symbol for keep away from sunlight. View statement translations.
Protect from heat and radioactive sources. Symbol for protect from heat and radioactive sources. View statement translations.
Keep Dry Symbol for keep dry. View statement translations.
Latex Symbol for an item that contains or has a presence of natural rubber latex. This symbol is used when natural rubber latex is a material of construction within the device or packaging, but is not used for devices containing synthetic rubber. It is intended to warn those who may have allergic reactions to natural rubber latex. View statement translations.
device contains phthalates Symbol for device that device contains phthalates. Specific phthalates contained in the device are identified beside or below the symbol by the following acronyms:
• BBP: Benzyl butyl phthalate
• DBP: Di-n-butyl phthalate
• DEHP: Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
• DIDP: Diisodecyl phthalate
• DINP: Diisononyl phthalate
• DIPP: Diisopentyl phthalate
• DMEP: Di(methoxyethyl) phthalate
• DNOP: Di-n-octyl phthalate
• DNPP: Di-n-pentyl phthalate
The potential effects of phthalates on pregnant/nursing women or children have not been fully characterized and there may be concern for reproductive and developmental effects. View statement translations.
Fragile, handle with care Symbol for fragile, handle with care. View statement translations.
Do not use if package is damaged Symbol for do not use if package is damaged. Do not use if the product sterilization barrier or its packaging is compromised. View statement translations.
Rx Only Symbol for prescription only. U.S. federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician or properly licensed practitioner. View statement translations.
Quantity per box Symbol for quantity per box. Any number can be represented in the box.
Control Symbol for control. This symbol is used to indicate a device that controls the intended performance of another device, e.g., a trueness or precision control material for a diagnostic test. View statement translations.
Negative Control Symbol for negative control. View statement translations.
Positive control Symbol for positive control. View statement translations.
In vitro diagnostic medical device Symbol for in vitro diagnostic medical device. View statement translations.
IVD performance evaluation only Symbol for a device that can be used for IVD performance evaluation only. View statement translations.
atmospheric pressure limitation Symbol for atmospheric pressure limitation. View statement translations.
Humidity Limit Symbol for humidity limit. View statement translations.
MR Safe Symbol for MR safe. This means the item poses no known hazards in all magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) environments.
MR Conditional Symbol for MR conditional. This means an item has been demonstrated to pose no known hazards in a specified MRI environment with specified conditions of use.
MR Unsafe Symbol for MR unsafe. This means an item is known to pose hazards in all MRI environments.