Symbol Glossary

1.Catalogue number

The name or trade name of the device, the details strictly necessary for a user to identify the device. Catalogue number, serial number, model, quantity.

2.Serial number

3.Manufacture

The name, registered trade name or registered trade mark of the manufacturer and the address of its registered place of business

4.Authorized representative

The name of the authorised representative and address of the registered place of business of the authorised representative

5.Lot number

The lot number or the serial number of the device

6.Shelf life

An unambiguous indication of the time limit for using or implanting the device safely, expressed at least in terms of year and month, where this is relevant

7.Production date

8.Keep dry

Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture.

9.Keep away from sunlight

Indicates a medical device that needs protection from light sources.

10.Lower limit of temperature

Indicates the lower limit of temperature to which the medical device can be safely exposed.

11.Upper limit of temperature

Indicates the upper limit of temperature to which the medical device can be safely exposed.

12.Temperature limit

Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed.

13.Single-use

An indication of any special storage and/or handling condition that applies

14.STERILE

Indicates a medical device that has been subjected to a sterilization process.

15.STERILIZED USING ETHYLENE OXIDE

Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using ethylene oxide.

16.Medical device

An indication that the device is a medical device

17.CE Mark with TUV Notified Body Number

Indicates manufacturer declaration that the product complies with the essential/ general safety & performance requirements of the relevant European medical device, health, safety and environmental protection legislations.

18.SINGLE STERILE BARRIER WITH PROTECTIVE PACKAGING

To indicate that there is a single sterile barrier system with protective packaging inside.

LAYER

Indicate layer for swabs.