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

Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed. The upper and lowerlimits of temperature shall be indicated adjacent to the upper and lower horizontal lines.

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

Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured.

Note 1 – On medical devices, the date shall be expressed asin ISO 8601 as four digits for the year and, where appropriate, two digits for the month and two digits for the day.

Note 2 – If this symbol is filled, the date of manufacture as well as the name and address of the manufacturer can be combined in one symbol. See ISO 15223-1:2012, Annex A and ISO 7000-3082.

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

This symbol shall be accompanied by the name and address of the manufacturer (i.e. the person placing the medical device on the market), adjacent to the symbol.

Note – The date of manufacture, as well as the name and address of the manufacturer, can be combined in this symbol. See symbol 2497.

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 TR 60878 note:
 

The date shall be expressed as in ISO 8601 as four digits for the year and, where appropriate, two digits for the month and two digits for the day. For some medical devices (e.g. IVDs), this date is only valid when the medical device is unopened.

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.

FDA Final Rule - Rx Only

Prescription only

Prescription device.

IEC 60878 2794

Packaging unit

To indicate the number of pieces in the package.

IEC 60878 2492

Model number

To identify the model number or type number of a product.

ISO 15223-1 5.1.8

ISO 15223-1 5.4.12

Importer

Indicates the entity importing the medical device.

ISO 15223-1 5.1.8

ISO 15223-1 5.4.12

Single patient - multiple use

Indicates a medical device that may be used multiple times (multiple procedures) on a single patient