DenMat Dental Symbols Glossary - Information for Use Symbols

Title	Standard	Reference Number	Description
Manufacturer	ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered Symbols	Reg. No. 3082	Indicates the medical device manufacturer, as defined in EU Directives 90/385/EEC, 93/42/EEC and 98/79/EC.
Authorized representative in the European Community	ISO 15223-1 Medical devices – Symbols to be used with medical device labels – General requirements	Section 5.1.2	Indicates the Authorized representative in the European Community.
Date of Manufacture	ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered Symbols	Reg. No. 2497	Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured.
Use-By Date	ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered Symbols	Reg. No. 2607	Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used.
Batch Code	ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered Symbols	Reg. No. 2492	Indicates the manufacturer’s batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified.
Catalogue Number	ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered Symbols	Reg. No. 2493	Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified.
Serial Number	ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered Symbols	Reg. No. 2498	Indicates the manufacturer’s serial number so that a specific medical device can be identified.
Non-Sterile	ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered Symbols	Reg. No. 2609	Indicates a medical device that has not been subjected to a sterilization process
Do not use if package is damaged	ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered Symbols	Reg. No. 2606	Indicates a medical device that should not be used if the package has been damaged or opened.
Fragile, handle with care	ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered Symbols	Reg. No. 0621	Indicates a medical device that can be broken or damaged if not handled correctly.
Keep away from sunlight	ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered Symbols	Reg. No. 0624	Indicates a medical device that needs protection from light sources.
Keep dry	ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered Symbols	Reg. No. 0626	Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture.
Lower limit of temperature	ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered Symbols	Reg. No. 0534	Indicates the lower limit of temperature to which the medical device can be safely exposed.
Upper limit of temperature	ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered Symbols	Reg. No. 0533	Indicates the upper limit of temperature to which the medical device can be safely exposed.
Temperature limit	ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered Symbols	Reg. No. 0632	Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed.
Do not re-use	ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered Symbols	Reg. No. 1051	Indicates a medical device that is intended for one use or for use on a single patient during a single procedure.
Consult instructions for use	ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered Symbols	Reg. No. 1641	Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use.
Caution	ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered Symbols	Reg. No. 0434A	Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use for important cautionary information such as warnings and precautions that cannot, for a variety of reasons, be presented on the medical device itself.
Alternating Current	ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered Symbols	Reg. No. 5032	To indicate on the rating plate that the equipment is suitable for alternating current only; to identify relevant terminals.
Direct current	IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use on equipment	Reg. No. 5031	To indicate on the rating plate that the equipment is suitable for direct current only; to identify relevant terminals.
Both direct and alternating current	IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use on equipment	Reg. No. 5033	To indicate on the rating plate that the equipment is suitable for both direct and alternating current (universal); to identify relevant terminals.
Class II equipment	IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use on equipment	Reg. No. 5172	To identify equipment meeting the safety requirements specified for Class II equipment according to IEC 61140.
Type BF applied part	IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use on equipment	Reg. No. 5333	To identify a type BF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1.
General Warning Sign	ISO 7010 Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Registered safety signs	Reg. No. W001	To signify a general warning.
Refer to instruction manual/booklet	ISO 7010 Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Registered safety signs	Reg. No. M002	To signify that the instruction manual/booklet must be read.
Conformité Européene or European Conformity	Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices	Article 17	Indicates manufacturer declaration that the product complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and environmental protection legislation.