Pictograms for Medical Devices

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Various Labeling Requirements Symbols / Pictograms for Medical Devices are available here. This pictograms are required for instructions for use, packaging, labels, folding boxes for labeling medical devices. The displayed symbols are not subject to copyright and can be used individually. To download the pictogram, please right-click on the respective image “Save target as”. Further context can be found in the EN ISO 15223 Standard. This can currently be obtained from dinmedia.de. If you do not necessarily need a German version, you can also obtain these standards in Estonia from the Estonian Centre for Standardisation and Accreditation: evs.ee. Standards here cost only 25% of the German price.

Sterile

Sterilized by radiation

Sterilized by steam or dry heat

Sterile fluid path

Sterilized with ethylene oxide

Sterilized using aseptic techniques

Sterilized with vaporized hydrogen peroxide

Non-sterile

Example filling batch

Batch designation

Serial number

Example serial number

Manufacturer

Example manufacturer

Date of manufacture

Example of date of manufacture

Authorized Representative in the European Community / European Union

Example of Authorized Representative in the European Community / European Union

In Vitro Diagnostic

For IVD performance evaluation only

Bioloical risks

Protect from sunlight

Store in a dry place

Catalog number

Example Catalog number

Expiration date

Example of expiration date

Control

Negative control

Positive control

Do not reuse

Do not re-sterilize

Follow the instructions for use or follow the electronic instructions for use

Natural rubber latex is contained or present

Temperature limits

Maximum temperature

Minimum temperature

Example temperature limits

Do not use if the packaging is damaged and follow the instructions for use

Sufficient for <n> exams

Sufficient for 100 tests

Importer

Sales partner

Model Number

Country of manufacture

Caution!

Simple sterile barrier system

Double sterile barrier system

Simple sterile barrier system with internal protective packaging

Simple sterile barrier system with outer protective packaging

Fragile, handle with care

Protect from heat and radiation

Air humidity limit

Air pressure limitation

Contains human blood or plasma derivatives

Contains a medical substance

Contains biological material of animal origin

Contains biological material of human origin

Contains hazardous substances

Contains nanomaterials

For reuse on one individual patient

Fluidized bed

Pyrogen-free

Drops per milliliter

Liquid filter with pore size specification

Back pressure valve

Patient number

Name of patient

Patient identification

Website with patient information

Ambulance or doctor

Date

Medical Device

Translation

Re-packaging

Unique Device Identification

Caution: Biological hazard

WEEE; waste electrical and electronic equipment; crossed-out wheelie bin

Contains or presence of phthalates

See operating instructions/manual

General mandatory sign

General prohibition sign

UDI, sterile barrier, mandatory symbols

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Frequently Asked Questions

Medical Devices

Which standard defines the symbols for medical device labeling?

The symbols used on medical device labels are defined in EN ISO 15223-1. It applies to labels, packaging, folding boxes and instructions for use, and forms the basis for MDR-compliant labeling.

Can the pictograms be used freely?

The symbols shown on this page are not subject to copyright and can be used individually. The normative context comes from EN ISO 15223-1, which must be obtained separately.

What does the MDR require on the label?

MDR (EU) 2017/745 requires, among other things, the manufacturer, the authorized representative, the date of manufacture, the use-by date, the batch or serial number, the UDI and the applicable safety information. Which symbols are needed depends on the product, its class and the packaging.