ISO Symbol Glossary

Title	Reference	Standard Title	Description
Country of origin	EN 60417-6049 ISO 3166-1	Graphical symbols for use on equipment. Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions — Part 1: Country codes.	To identify the country of manufacture of products.
Catalogue or model number	EN 980, Clause 5.10 ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.1.6 ISO 7000-2493	Symbols for use in the labelling of medical devices. Medical devices — Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied. Graphical symbols for use on equipment.	Indicates the manufacturer's catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified.
Batch code	EN 980, Clause 5.4 ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.1.5 ISO 7000-2492	Symbols for use in the labelling of medical devices. Medical devices — Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied. Graphical symbols for use on equipment.	Indicates the manufacturer's batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified.
Use by	EN 980, Clause 5.3 ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.1.4 ISO 7000-2607	Symbols for use in the labelling of medical devices. Medical devices — Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied. Graphical symbols for use on equipment.	Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used.
In vitro diagnostic medical device	EN 980, Clause 5.16 ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.5.1	Symbols for use in the labelling of medical devices. Medical devices — Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied.	Indicates a medical device that is intended to be used as an in vitro diagnostic medical device.
Consult instructions for use	EN 980, Clause 5.18 ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.4.3 IEC 60601-1, Table D.1, Symbol 11 ISO 7000-1641	Symbols for use in the labelling of medical devices. Medical devices — Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied. Medical electrical equipment — Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance. Graphical symbols for use on equipment.	Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use.
Storage temperature range	EN 980, Clause 5.17.3 ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.3.7 ISO 7000-0632	Symbols for use in the labelling of medical devices. Medical devices — Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied. Graphical symbols for use on equipment.	Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed.
Keep dry	EN 980, Clause 5.21 ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.3.4 ISO 7000-0626	Symbols for use in the labelling of medical devices. Medical devices — Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied. Graphical symbols for use on equipment.	Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture.
Do not reuse	EN 980, Clause 5.2 ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.4.2 ISO 7000-1051	Symbols for use in the labelling of medical devices. Medical devices — Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied. Graphical symbols for use on equipment.	Indicates a medical device that is intended for one use, or for use on a single patient during a single procedure.
Product subjected to a sterilization process	EN 980, Clause 5.7 ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.2.1 ISO 7000-2499	Symbols for use in the labelling of medical devices. Medical devices — Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information. Graphical symbols for use on Equipment.	Indicates a medical device that has been subjected to a sterilization process.
Sterilized using irradiation	EN 980, Clause 5.8.3 ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.2.4 ISO 7000-2502	Symbols for use in the labelling of medical devices. Medical devices — Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied. Graphical symbols for use on equipment.	Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using irradiation.
Do not use if package is damaged	ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.2.8 ISO 7000-2606	Medical devices — Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied. Graphical symbols for use on equipment.	Indicates a medical device that should not be used if the package has been damaged or opened.