Symbol Glossary Definitions
| SYMBOL | SYMBOL TITLE | DESCRIPTION | STANDARD REFERENCE | STANDARD TITLE |
 | Manufacturer | Indicates the medical device manufacturer | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.1.1 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Do Not Re-use | Indicates the medical device that is intended for one single use only NOTE: Synonyms for “Do not reuse” are “single use” and “use only once”. | ISO 15223-1:2021 Reference no. 5.4.2 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Date of Manufacture | Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.1.3 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Use-by Date | Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.1.4 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Batch Code | Indicates the manufacturer’s batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified. NOTE: Synonyms for “batch code” are “lot number”, “lot code” and “batch number”. | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.1.5 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Unique Device Identifier | Indicates a carrier that contains unique device identifier information | ISO15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.7.10 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Medical Device | Indicates the item is a medical device | ISO 15223- 1:2021 Reference no. 5.7.7 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Catalogue number | Indicates the manufacturer’s catalog number so that the medical device can be identified | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.1.6 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Model Number | Indicates the model number or type number of a product | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.1.10 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Consult Instructions for Use or Consult Electronic Instructions for Use | Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use | ISO 15223-1:2021 Reference no. 5.4.3 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Do Not Use if Package is Damaged and Consult Instructions for Use | Indicates a medical device that should not be used if the package has been damaged or opened and that the user should consult the instructions for use for additional information | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.2.8 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Non-Sterile | Indicates a medical device that has not been subjected to a sterilization process | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.2.7 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Keep Away from Sunlight | Indicates a medical device that needs protection from light sources | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.3.2 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Keep Dry | Indicates a medical device that needs protection from moisture | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.3.4 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Temperature Limit | Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.3.7 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Humidity limitation | Indicates the range of humidity to which the medical device can be safely exposed | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.3.8 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Not Made with or Absence of Natural Rubber Latex | Indicates the absence of dry natural rubber or natural rubber latex as a material of construction within the medical device or the packaging of a medical device | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference #5.4.5 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |