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Glossary of Symbols:
Symbol
Standard Title Symbol Title Explanation
applicable
Medical Device
This product is a medical device.
801.109(b)(1)
devices
Indicates that the product is
authorized for sale by or on the
order of a licensed healthcare
Symbol 5.4.5
(Reference
Annex B for
the general
prohibition
Symbols to be used
with medical device
labels, labelling and
information to be
supplied
rubber latex
Indicates that the medical device
is not made with natural rubber
latex.
Electronic Equipment
(WEEE)
operating life
instructions
Indicates that electrical and
electronic equipment waste
should not be discarded together
with unseparated waste but must
be collected separately.
Symbol 5.1.1
Symbols to be used
with medical device
labels, labelling and
information to be
Indicates the medical device
manufacturer.
Symbol 5.1.2
Symbols to be used
with medical device
labels, labelling and
information to be
representative in the
European Community
representative in the European
Community.
Symbol 5.1.3
Symbols to be used
with medical device
labels, labelling and
information to be
Indicates the date when the
medical device was
manufactured.
Symbol 5.1.5
Symbols to be used
with medical device
labels, labelling and
information to be
Indicates the manufacturer's
batch code so that the batch or
lot can be identified.
Symbol 5.1.6
Symbols to be used
with medical device
labels, labelling and
information to be
Indicates the manufacturer’s
catalogue number so that the
medical device can be identified.
Symbol 5.4.3
Annex A
#A.15
Symbols to be used
with medical device
labels, labelling and
information to be
for use
Indicates an instruction to consult
an electronic instructions for use
(eIFU).