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    This document provides explanations for common packaging symbols found on medical devices and equipment. It lists symbols such as catalogue number, batch code, use by date, do not reuse, manufacturer, CE marking to indicate compliance with European medical device directives, product does not contain latex or PVC, sterilization methods, temperature limits, and warnings for non-sterile, irritating, or fragile items. The symbols are used internationally to clearly communicate important information about medical products and their safe handling.

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    This document provides explanations for common packaging symbols found on medical devices and equipment. It lists symbols such as catalogue number, batch code, use by date, do not reuse, manufacturer, CE marking to indicate compliance with European medical device directives, product does not contain latex or PVC, sterilization methods, temperature limits, and warnings for non-sterile, irritating, or fragile items. The symbols are used internationally to clearly communicate important information about medical products and their safe handling.

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    Symbol Explanation Packing

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    This document provides explanations for common packaging symbols found on medical devices and equipment. It lists symbols such as catalogue number, batch code, use by date, do not reuse, manufacturer, CE marking to indicate compliance with European medical device directives, product does not contain latex or PVC, sterilization methods, temperature limits, and warnings for non-sterile, irritating, or fragile items. The symbols are used internationally to clearly communicate important information about medical products and their safe handling.

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    Packaging Symbols Explained

    Symbol Meaning
    Catalogue number
    Batch Code
    Use by date
    Caution, consult
    accompanying
    documents
    Do not re-use
    Date of manufacture
    Manufacturer
    CE mark. Product conforms with
    the essential requirements in the
    European Medical Devices
    Directive 93/42/EEC.
    CE mark including SGS
    (notified body) identification
    number. Product conforms with
    the essential equirements in the
    European Medical Devices Direc-
    tive 93/42/EEC.
    Product does not
    contain latex
    Product does not contain PVC
    Symbol Meaning
    Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide
    Do not resterilize
    Do not use if package
    is damaged
    Non-sterile
    Upper limit of temperature
    Temperature limitation
    MRI compatible will not
    interfere with the magnet in
    an MRI scanner
    Irritant may cause
    inflammation to the skin or
    other mucous membranes
    Keep away from sunlight.
    Keep away from sunlight
    This way up
    Recyclable
    Do not open packaging
    using a knife
    !
    STERILIZE
    2
    NOT
    STERILE
    MRI

    MRI COMPATIBLE
    REF
    LOT
    Quality, innovation and choice

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