Symbol Library | Philips

Introduction to the Symbol Library

This symbols library provides definitions for symbols that are used without accompanying text in the labeling for Philips medical devices.

The entries are organized into categories on two pages:

Controls

Light and optics

Miscellaneous

Classification and identification of equipment

Safety signs

Transport, handling, and packaging

Information and communication

X-ray

Medical instruments and blood processing

Proprietary symbols - IGT Systems

Patient monitoring

References to international standards are in a brief form. The full references are below:

IEC TR 60878:2015 (ed. 3.0), Graphical symbols for electrical equipment in medical practice

IEC 60417:2002 DB, Graphical symbols for use on equipment

ISO 7010:2011, Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Registered safety signs.

ISO 7000:2014 (ed. 5.0), Graphical symbols for use on equipment -- Registered symbols

EN 50419:2006, Marking of electrical and electronic equipment in accordance with Article 11(2) of Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE)

Controls

Reference	Symbol	Name	Definition	Note
IEC 60878 5007		"ON" (power)	To indicate connection to the mains, at least for mains switches or their positions, and all those cases where safety is involved	Note 1 – The meaning of this graphical symbol depends upon its orientation Note 2 – See also symbol 5264
IEC 60878 5008		"OFF" (power)	To indicate disconnection from the mains, at least for mains switches or their positions, and all those cases where safety is involved	Note – See also symbol 5265
IEC 60878 5009		Stand-by	To identify the switch or switch position by means of which part of the equipment is switched on in order to bring it into the stand-by condition
IEC 60878 5104		Start (of action)	To identify the start button	Note – See also symbols 5177 and 5639
IEC 60878 5178		Fast stop	To identify the control by means of which for example a process, a programme, a tape is stopped without significant delay	Note 1 – This means stopping either by electrical or mechanical disconnection. Note 2 – On audio video equipment, the symbol 5110B is preferred alternative and should be used in combination with any of the symbols 5107B, 5108B, 5111B and 5124B
IEC 60878 5111A		Pause; interruption	To identify the control or the indicator which stops operation intermittently and keeps the equipment in operating mode
IEC 60878 5090		Telephone; telephone adapter	To identify the terminals to which a telephone adapter is to be connected, and to identify telephone booths
IEC 60878 5004		Variability	To identify the control device by means of which a quantity is controlled. The controlled quantity increases with the figure width	Note 1 – Only the linear version is given since the radius of the base of the curved version depends on the diameter of the control concerned. The curved version is shown in ISO 7000-1364
IEC 60878 5495		Return to an initial state	To identify the control which returns a device to its initial state
IEC 60878 5503		General cancel	To identify the control to cancel any of the services previously activated
IEC 60417-6334A		Selection; affirmative acknowledgement; success; ACK	To identify the control to acknowledge affirmatively and to indicate the status of acknowledgement, or to indicate the successful status.
IEC 60878 1326		Acknowledged	To identify the control for Acknowledged
IEC 60878 0794		Input; Entrance	To identify an entrance, for example, exhaust gas entry for measurement (for example of CO- value).
IEC 60878 0795		Output; Exit	To identify an exit, for example of an hydraulic pump.
IEC 60878 5264		Power On	Powers part of the system on.
IEC 60878 5265		Power Off	Powers the system off.
IEC 60878 5266		Stand-by or preparatory state for a part of equipment	To indicate the stand-by or preparatory state for a part of equipment, if the symbol 5009 cannot be used, for example, to identify the "STAND-BY" position of a switch.

Movement Related

Reference	Symbol	Name	Definition	Note
IEC 60878 5739		Alignment of the target position	To identify the control or the indicator to align the target position, for example on lithotripsy equipment to adjust the focal region
IEC 60878 5110A		Stop	To identify the control or the indicator to stop the active function

Electricity and electronics

Reference	Symbol	Name	Definition	Note
IEC 60878 5005		Plus; positive polarity	To identify the positive terminal(s) of equipment which is used with, or generates direct current	Note – The meaning of this graphical symbol depends upon its orientation.
IEC 60878 5006		Minus; negative polarity	To identify the negative terminal(s) of equipment which is used with, or generates direct current	Note – The meaning of this graphical symbol depends upon its orientation.
IEC 60878 5031		Direct current	To indicate on the rating plate that the equipment is suitable for direct current only; to identify relevant terminals
IEC 60878 5021		Equipotentiality	To identify the terminals which, when connected together, bring the various parts of an equipment or of a system to the same potential, not necessarily being the earth (ground) potential, e.g. for local bonding.
IEC 60878 5035		Output	To identify an output terminal when it is necessary to distinguish between inputs and outputs
IEC 60878 5448		Input/Output	To identify a combined input/output connector or mode
IEC 60878 5134		Electrostatic sensitive devices	To indicate packages containing electrostatic sensitive devices, or to identify a device or a connector that has not been tested for immunity to electrostatic discharge
IEC 60878 5140		Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation	To indicate generally elevated, potentially hazardous, levels of non-ionizing radiation, or to indicate equipment or systems e.g. in the medical electrical area that include RF transmitters or that intentionally apply RF electromagnetic energy for diagnosis or treatment
IEC 60878 5034		Input	To identify an input terminal when it is necessary to distinguish between inputs and outputs.

Light and optics

Reference	Symbol	Name	Definition	Note
IEC 60878 5012		Lamp; lighting; illumination	To identify switches which control light sources, e.g. room lighting, lamp of a film projector, dial illumination of a device

Miscellaneous

Reference	Symbol	Name	Definition	Note
IEC 60878 0089		Ventilating fan; air-circulating fan	To identify the control which activates the fan and circulates air at a speed selected by the user. To indicate the operational status of the fan function
IEC 60878 1641		Operator's manual; operating instructions	To identify the location where the operator's manual is stored or to identify information that relates to the operating instructions. To indicate that the operating instructions should be considered when operating the device or control close to where the symbol is placed. In the case of application as a safety sign the rules according to ISO 3864-1 shall be adhered to
ISO 7000-2024		Clear screen	To identify the control for removing the visual representation displayed on the screen
ISO 7000-2026		Help	To identify the control to request information about objects or functions

Classification and identification of equipment

Reference	Symbol	Name	Definition	Note
IEC 60878 5336		Defibrillation-proof type CF applied part	To identify a defibrillation-proof type CF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1

Safety Signs

Reference	Symbol	Name	Definition	Note
ISO 7010-P007		No access for people with active implanted cardiac devices	To prohibit people with active implanted cardiac devices from entering a designated area
ISO 7010-P008		No metallic articles or watches	To prohibit metallic articles or watches
ISO 7010-P012		No heavy load	To prohibit the placing of heavy objects on a surface
ISO 7010-P013		No activated mobile phones	To prohibit activated mobile phones.
ISO 7010-P014		No access for people with metallic implants	To prohibit access of people with metallic implants
ISO 7010-W001		General warning sign	To signify a general warning
ISO 7010-W005		Warning; Non-ionizing radiation	To warn of non-ionizing radiation
ISO 7010-W006		Warning; Magnetic field	To warn of a magnetic field. Volcano
ISO 7010-W024		Warning; Crushing of hands	To warn of a closing motion of mechanical parts of equipment
ISO 7010-W027		Warning; Optical radiation	To warn of optical radiation
62570-7.3.2		MR Conditional	To identify an item which poses no unacceptable risks within defined conditions to the patient, medical staff or other persons within the MR environment
ISO 7010-M002		Refer to instruction manual/booklet	To signify that the instruction manual/ booklet must be read
ISO 7010-M003		Wear ear protection	To signify that ear protection must be worn
IEC 60878 5307		ALARM CONDITION	To indicate an ALARM CONDITION.
IEC 60878 5319		ALARM OFF	To identify the control for ALARM OFF or to indicate that the ALARM SYSTEM is in the ALARM OFF state.
IEC 60878 5319A		ALARM PAUSED	To identify the control for ALARM PAUSED or to indicate that the ALARM SYSTEM is in the ALARM PAUSED state.
IEC 60878 5576-1		ACKNOWLEDGED, indefinitely	To indicate that an ALARM CONDITION is in the ACKNOWLEDGED state for an indefinite period.
IEC 60878 5576-2		AUDIO PAUSED	To identify the control for AUDIO PAUSED or to indicate that an auditory ALARM SYSTEM is in the AUDIO PAUSED state.
IEC 60878 5576-3		ACKNOWLEDGED	To indicate that an ALARM CONDITION is in the ACKNOWLEDGED state until a time interval has elapsed.
IEC 60878 62570-7.3.1-1		MR Safe	To identify an item which poses no unacceptable risks to the patient, medical staff or other persons within the MR environment.
IEC 60878 62570-7.3.1-2		MR Safe	To identify an item which poses no unacceptable risks within defined conditions to the patient, medical staff or other persons within the MR environment. To identify an item which poses no unacceptable risks to the patient, medical staff or other persons within the MR environment.

Transport, handling, and packaging

Reference	Symbol	Name	Definition	Note
IEC 60878 0632		Temperature limit	To identify the temperature limits, for example on transport packaging to indicate limits within which the package has to be kept and handled. The temperature values may be shown adjacent to the symbol	To identify the temperature limits, for example on transport packaging to indicate limits within which the package has to be kept and handled. The temperature values may be shown adjacent to the symbol
IEC 60878 2620		Humidity limitation	To indicate the acceptable upper and lower limits of relative humidity for transport and storage
IEC 60878 2621		Atmospheric pressure limitation	To indicate the acceptable upper and lower limits of atmospheric pressure for transport and storage
IEC 60878 2497		Date of manufacture	To indicate the date on which a product was manufactured. The date can be a year, year and month, or year, month, day. The date shall be placed adjacent to the symbol. The date may for example be given as follows: 1996-06-12
IEC 60878 3082		Manufacturer	To identify the manufacturer of a product. This symbol shall be used filled in all applications to differentiate it from ISO 7000-2497
IEC 60878 15223-1.5.1.2		Authorised Representative in the European Community	Indicates the Authorised Representative in the European Community
IEC 60878 2493		Catalogue number	To identify the manufacturer’s catalogue number, for example on a medical device or the corresponding packaging. The catalogue number shall be placed adjacent to the symbol
IEC 60878 2498		Serial number	To identify the manufacturer’s serial number, for example on a medical device or its packaging. The serial number shall be placed adjacent to the symbol
IEC 60878 1135		General symbol for recovery/recyclable	To indicate that the marked item or its material is part of a recovery or recycling process
IEC 60878 0533		Upper limit of temperature	Indicates the upper limit of temperature to which the medical device can be safely exposed. The upper limit of temperature shall be indicated adjacent to the upper horizontal line.
IEC 60878 0534		Lower limit of temperature	Indicates the lower limit of temperature to which the medical device can be safely exposed. The lower limit of temperature shall be indicated adjacent to the lower horizontal line.
IEC 60878 0615		Protect from heat and radioactive sources	Indicates a medical device that needs protection from heat and radioactive sources.
IEC 60878 0624		Keep away from sunlight	Indicates a medical device that needs protection from light sources or heat.
IEC 60878 0626		Keep away from rain	Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture.
IEC 60878 1051		Do not re-use	Indicates a medical device that is intended for one use or for use on a single patient during a single procedure.
IEC 60878 2492		Batch code	To identify the manufacturer's batch or lot code, for example on a medical device or the corresponding packaging. The code shall be placed adjacent to the symbol.
IEC 60878 2499		Sterile	Indicates a medical device that has been subjected to a sterilization process.
IEC 60878 2500		Sterilized using aseptic processing techniques	Indicates a medical device that has been manufactured using accepted aseptic techniques.
IEC 60878 2501		Sterilized using ethylene oxide	Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using ethylene oxide.
IEC 60878 2502		Sterilized using irradiation	Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using irradiation.
IEC 60878 2503		Sterilized using steam or dry heat	Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using steam or dry heat.
IEC 60878 2607		Use by date	On packaging. To indicate that the device should not be used after the date accompanying the symbol, for example on a medical device or its packaging. The expiration date can be a year, year and month, or year, month, day. The date shall be shown adjacent to the symbol. The date may for example be given as follows: 1997-06-12.
IEC 60878 0621		Fragile	Handle with care. Indicates a medical device that can be broken or damaged if not handled carefully.
EN 50419		Crossed-out wheeled bin	Marking of EEE (electrical and electronic equipment). Follow local requirements for proper disposal.

Information and communication

Reference	Symbol	Name	Definition	Note
IEC 60878 5077		Headphones	To identify the socket, terminals or switch for headphones
IEC 60878 5211		Listen	To indicate a "listen" facility
IEC 60878 5210		Speak	To identify the speak mode
IEC 60878 5182		Sound; audio	To identify controls or terminals related to audio signals
IEC 60878 5072		Balance	To identify the balance control
IEC 60878 5013		Bell	To identify switches which operate bells, e.g. a door bell
IEC 60878 5576		Audio Off	To identify the control for Audio Off or to indicate that the Alarm System is in the Audio Off state.