Understanding symbols on our products
We use standardised medical device symbols in accordance with ISO 15223-1:2021, as well as other symbols relevant to the products. Below, you will find brief explanations of the most commonly used symbols. If you need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Clearer Labeling Requirements
- MDR: Introduces more detailed labeling requirements and consumer information. Labels must be easy to understand and provide complete information.
- MDD: Labeling was less detailed compared to the standards set by the MDR.
Meaning of symbols
Several different symbols appear on our products and are used with the intention of providing brief and clear information.
All symbols shown are regulatory required and comply with EN ISO 15223-1:2021, which is a key standard under the MDR that sets stricter requirements for clear labeling and documentation. You will also find symbols for traceability such as UDI (Unique Device Identification), LOT number, and production date so that the product’s journey can be tracked all the way from the manufacturer to the end user.
You will find more detailed descriptions of symbols and pictograms here.
Medical device
Indicates that the item is a medical device.
Manufacturer
Indicates the medical device manufacturer and is shown together with name and address of manufacturer.
Distributor
Shows the distributor of the medical device and is shown together with name and address of the distributor.
Importer
Shows the importer of the medical device and is shown together with name and address of the importer.
Production date
Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured.
Use-by date
Indicates the date after which the medical device must not be used.
Batch code
Informs of the manufacturer’s batch code to identify the batch / lot.
Catalogue number
Shows the article number to identify the medical device.
European compliance
Indicates that the product meets the applicable requirements, which are regulated in the EU harmonization legislation for the affixing of the CE marking.
CE including the NB identification no.
CE marking including the identification number of the notified body. Each notified body has its own identification number.
Aseptic sterilized
Indicates that the product is sterile and that aseptic processing techniques is used.
Single sterile barrier system
Indicates a single sterile barrier system.
Sterilized using irradiation
The medical device has been sterilized using irradiation.
Do not reuse
The medical device is intended for single use only.
Do not use if package is broken
If packaging is damaged or opened, don’t use the product.
Temperature limit – store
Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely stored.
Temperature limit – use
Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely stored.
Instructions for use
Indicates that the user must consult the instructions before using the product.
Translation
To identify that the original medical device information has undergone a translation which supplements or replaces the original information.
Caution
Instructs that the product must not be turned upside down.
Caution for HF
Do not use this product for incidents with splashes containing hydrofluoric acid.
Caution for Ca
Do not use this product for incidents with splashes containing calcuim.
Caution for NaCIO
Do not use this product for incidents with splashes containing sodium hypochlorite (bleaches substanses).
Avoid eye contact
Avoid getting the product in your eyes.
Store in a dry place
Indicates medical devices that need to be protected from moisture.
Store in a dark place
Indicates medical devices that need to be protected from light sources.
Trash symbol
Indicates that the product must not be flushed down the toilet.
Trash symbol
Dispose the product in household trash.
Dispose after use
Dispose the eyewash bottle after use.
Re-cycle plaster packaging
Plaster packaging must be sorted as recycled material.
Re-cycle plaster protection
The material protecting the plaster itself must be sorted as recycled material.
Trash symbol for plaster
Dispose plasters in household trash.
Recycling symbols
This is one of many recycling symbols. Get more information about the identification system for packaging materials in this document.