Symbols Glossary PDF

Standard Number / Reference Symbol Title Symbol Explanatory
Symbol
Standard Title Number
ISO 15223-1 5.4.3 Consult Indicates the need for
“Medical instructions for the user to consult the
devices-Symbols to use instructions for use.
be used with
medical device
labels, labelling and
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 7000 1641

“Graphical symbols
for use on
equipment”
IEC 60601-1 Table D.1

“Medical electronic 11
equipment – Part 1:
General
requirements for
basic safety and
essential
performance”
IEC 60601-2-18 101 Endoscope Endoscope

“Medical electronic
equipment – Part
2-18: Particular
requirements for
the basic safety and
essential
performance of
endoscopic
equipment”
IEC 60417 5335 Type CF To identify a type CF

“Graphical symbols applied part applied part complying
for use on with IEC 60601-1.
equipment”

General
requirements for
basic safety and
essential
performance”
Symbols Glossary Rev. 2 1 / 16

Symbol
IEC 60417 5333 Type BF To identify a type BF
“Graphical symbols applied part applied part complying
equipment”

General
requirements for
basic safety and
essential
performance”
IEC 60417 5840 Type B applied To identify a type B

“Graphical symbols part applied part complying
equipment”

General
requirements for
basic safety and
essential
performance”
IEC 60417 5336 Defibrillation-p To identify a

“Graphical symbols roof type CF defibrillation-proof type
for use on applied part CF applied part
equipment” complying with IEC
60601-1.
General
requirements for
basic safety and
essential
performance”
IEC 60417 5041 Caution, hot To indicate that the

“Graphical symbols surface marked item can be hot
for use on and should not be
equipment” touched without taking
care.

Symbol
ISO 15223-1 5.4.4 Caution Indicates the need for
“Medical the user to consult the
devices-Symbols to instructions for use for
be used with important cautionary
medical device information such as
labels, labelling and warnings and
information to be precautions that
supplied-” cannot, for a variety of
reasons, be presented
ISO 7000 0434A on the medical device
“Graphical symbols itself.
for use on
equipment”

General
requirements for
basic safety and
essential
performance”
ISO 15223-1 5.1.5 Batch code Indicates the

“Medical manufacturer’s batch
devices-Symbols to code so that the batch or
be used with lot can be identified.
medical device
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 7000 2492

for use on
equipment”
ISO 15223-1 5.1.7 Serial number Indicates the

“Medical manufacturer’s serial
devices-Symbols to number so that a
be used with specific medical device
medical device can be identified.
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 7000 2498

for use on
equipment”

Symbol
ISO 15223-1 5.1.6 Catalogue Indicates the
“Medical number manufacture’s
devices-Symbols to catalogue number so
be used with that the medical device
medical device can be identified.
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 7000 2493

for use on
equipment”
ISO 15223-1 5.4.2 Do not re-use Indicates a medical

“Medical device that is intended
devices-Symbols to for one use, or for use on
be used with a single patient during
medical device a single procedure.
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 7000 1051

for use on
equipment”

General
requirements for
basic safety and
essential
performance”
ISO 15223-1 5.1.4 Use-by date Indicates the date after

“Medical which the medical
devices-Symbols to device is not to be used.
be used with
medical device
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 7000 2607

for use on
equipment”

Symbol
ISO 15223-1 5.2.4 Sterilized using Indicates a medical
“Medical irradiation device that has been
devices-Symbols to sterilized using
be used with irradiation.
medical device
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 7000 2502
for use on
equipment”
“Medical ethylene oxide device that has been
devices-Symbols to sterilized using
be used with ethylene oxide.
medical device
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 7000 2501
for use on
equipment”
“Medical steam or dry device that has been
devices-Symbols to heat sterilized using steam
be used with or dry heat.
medical device
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 7000 2503

for use on
equipment”
ISO 15223-1 5.3.2 Keep away from Indicates a medical

“Medical sunlight device that needs
devices-Symbols to protection from light
be used with sources.
medical device
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 7000 0624

for use on
equipment”

Symbol
ISO 15223-1 5.3.4 Keep dry Indicates a medical
“Medical device that needs to be
devices-Symbols to protected from
be used with moisture.
medical device
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 7000 0626
for use on
equipment”
ISO 15223-1 5.2.6 Do not Indicates a medical
“Medical resterilize device that is not to be
devices-Symbols to resterilized.
be used with
medical device
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 7000 2608
for use on
equipment”
ISO 15223-1 5.2.7 Non-sterile Indicates a medical
“Medical device that has not been
devices-Symbols to subjected to a
be used with sterilization process.
medical device
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 7000 2609
for use on
equipment”
ISO 15223-1 5.4.5 Contains or Indicates the presence
“Medical presence of of natural rubber or dry
devices-Symbols to natural rubber natural rubber latex as
be used with latex a material of
medical device construction within the
labels, labelling and medical device or the
information to be packaging of a medical
supplied-” device.
ISO 15223-1 5.4.5* Not Made with Indicates a medical
“Medical Natural Rubber device that does not
devices-Symbols to Latex contain natural rubber
be used with latex.
medical device *Annex B B.2 is applied
labels, labelling and to the reference number
information to be of symbol: 5.4.5
supplied-”

Symbol
ISO 15223-1 5.2.8 Do not use if Indicates a medical
“Medical package is device that should not
devices-Symbols to damaged be used if the package
be used with has been damaged or
medical device opened.
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 7000 2606
for use on
equipment”
ISO 15223-1 5.3.6 Upper limit of Indicates the upper
“Medical temperature limit of temperature to
devices-Symbols to which the medical
be used with device can be safely
medical device exposed.
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 15223-1 5.3.5 Lower limit of Indicates the lower
“Medical temperature limit of temperature to
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 15223-1 5.3.7 Temperature Indicates the
“Medical Limit temperature limits to
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 15223-1 5.1.1 Manufacturer Indicates the medical
“Medical device manufacturer.
devices-Symbols to
be used with
medical device
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 15223-1 5.1.2 Authorized Indicates the
“Medical representative Authorized
devices-Symbols to in the European representative in the
be used with Community European Community.
medical device
information to be
supplied-”

Symbol
ISO 15223-1 5.1.3 Date of Indicates the date when
“Medical manufacture the medical device was
devices-Symbols to manufactured.
be used with
medical device
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 7000 2497
for use on
equipment”
BS EN 15986 Figure Contains or Contains or presence of
“Symbol for use in A.1 presence of phthalate:
the labelling of phthalate bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthal
medical devices – (DEHP) ate (DEHP)
Requirements for
labelling of medical
devices containing
phthalates”
IEC 60601-1 Table D.2 Follow Follow instructions for
“Medical electronic 10 instructions for use
equipment – Part 1: use
General
requirements for
basic safety and
essential
performance”
IEC 60601-1 Table D.2 General General warning sign
“Medical electronic 2 warning sign
General
requirements for
basic safety and
essential
performance”
IEC 60601-1 Table D.2 General General mandatory
“Medical electronic 9 mandatory action sign
equipment – Part 1: action sign
General
requirements for
basic safety and
essential
performance”
IEC 60417 5032 Alternating To indicate on the
“Graphical symbols current rating plate that the
for use on equipment is suitable
equipment” for alternating current
only; to identify
relevant terminals.

Symbol
IEC 60417 5021 Equipoten- To identify the
“Graphical symbols tiality terminals which, when
for use on connected together,
equipment” bring the various parts
IEC 60601-1 Table D.1 of an equipment or of a
“Medical electronic 8 system to the same
equipment – Part 1: potential, not
General necessarily being the
requirements for earth (ground)
basic safety and potential, e.g. for local
essential bonding.
performance”
IEC 60417 5140 Non-ionizing To indicate generally
“Graphical symbols electromagnetic elevated, potentially
for use on radiation hazardous, levels of
equipment” non-ionizing radiation,
or to indicate
equipment or systems
e.g. in the medical
electrical area that
include RF transmitters
or that intentionally
apply RF
electromagnetic energy
for diagnosis or
treatment.
IEC 60601-1 Table D.3 Ingress Protected against the
“Medical electronic 2 protection effects of temporary
equipment – Part 1: rating is 7. immersion in water.
General
requirements for
basic safety and
essential
performance”
IEC 60417 5134 Electrostatic To indicate packages
“Graphical symbols sensitive containing electrostatic
for use on devices sensitive devices, or to
equipment” identify a device or a
connector that has not
been tested for
immunity to
electrostatic discharge.
IEC 60417 5010 “ON”/”OFF” To indicate connection
“Graphical symbols (push-push) to or disconnection from
for use on the mains, at least for
equipment” mains switches or their
positions, and all those
cases where safety is
involved.

Symbol
IEC 60417 5007 “On” (power) To indicate connection
“Graphical symbols to the mains, at least
for use on for mains switches or
equipment” their positions, and all
those cases where
safety is involved.
IEC 60417 5008 “Off” (power) To indicate
“Graphical symbols disconnection from the
for use on mains, at least for
equipment” mains switches or their
positions, and all those
cases where safety is
involved.
IEC 60417 5104 Start; start of To identify the start
“Graphical symbols action button.
for use on
equipment”
IEC 60417 5558 White balance To identify the controls

“Graphical symbols that adjust the white
for use on balance.
equipment”
IEC 60417 5056 Brightness; To identify the

“Graphical symbols brilliance brightness control.
for use on
equipment”
IEC 60417 5016 Fuse To identify fuse boxes or

“Graphical symbols their location.
for use on
equipment”
IEC 60417 5511 Menu To identify the control
“Graphical symbols by which the menu
for use on (availability of options)
equipment” can be displayed.
IEC 60417 5525A Video input To identify video

“Graphical symbols equipment input
for use on controls and connecting
equipment” terminals.
IEC 60417 5529A Video output To identify video

“Graphical symbols equipment output
for use on controls and connecting
equipment” terminals.

Symbol
ISO 7000 0018 Lock; tighten Lock or tighten.
for use on
equipment”
ISO 7000 0019 Unlock; Unlock or unclamp.

“Graphical symbols unclamp
for use on
equipment”
IEC 60417 5114 Foot switch To identify a foot switch

“Graphical symbols or the connection for a
for use on foot switch.
equipment”
IEC 60417 5017 Earth; ground To identify an earth

“Graphical symbols (ground) terminal.
for use on
equipment”
IEC 60417 5264 “ON” for a part To indicate the “ON”

“Graphical symbols of equipment condition for a part of
for use on equipment.
equipment”
IEC 60417 5265 “OFF” for a part To indicate the “OFF”

“Graphical symbols of equipment condition for a part of
for use on equipment.
equipment”
IEC 60417 5034 Input To indicate an input

“Graphical symbols terminal.
for use on
equipment”
IEC 60417 5035 Output To indicate an output

“Graphical symbols terminal.
for use on
equipment”
IEC 60417 5220 Short-circuit- To identify a

“Graphical symbols proof transformer which can
for use on transformer withstand a
equipment” short-circuit, inherently
or non-inherently.

Symbol
IEC 60417 5002 Position of cell On and in battery
“Graphical symbols holders.
for use on
equipment”
EN 50419 NA Crossed-out To indicate that the

“Marking of wheeled bin product shall be
electrical and separated when
electronic disposal.
equipment in
accordance with
article 11(2) of
Directive
2002/96/EC
(WEEE)”
BS EN ISO 780 3 Fragile, handle Contents of the

“Packaging. with care distribution packages
Distribution are fragile therefore it
packaging. shall be handled with
Graphical symbols care.
for handling and
storage of
packages”
ISO 7000 0621

for use on
equipment”
BS EN ISO 780 13 This way up This is the correct

“Packaging. upright position of the
Distribution distribution packages
packaging. for transport and/or
Graphical symbols storage.
for handling and
storage of
packages”
ISO 7000 0623

for use on
equipment”

Symbol
BS EN ISO 780 16 Stacking limit Maximum number of
“Packaging. by number identical transport
Distribution packages/items which
packaging. may be stacked on the
Graphical symbols bottom package, where
for handling and “n” is the limiting
storage of number.
packages”
ISO 7000 2403

for use on
equipment”
BS EN ISO 780 17 Do not stack Stacking of the

“Packaging. distribution packages is
Distribution not allowed and no load
packaging. shall be placed on the
Graphical symbols distribution packages.
for handling and
storage of
packages”
ISO 7000 2402

for use on
equipment”
ISO 15223-1 5.6.6 One-way valve Indicates a medical

“Medical device with a valve that
devices-Symbols to allows flow in only one
be used with direction.
medical device
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 7000 2728

for use on
equipment”

Symbol
ISO 15223-1 5.3.8 Humidity Indicates the range of
“Medical limitation humidity to which the
devices-Symbols to medical device can be
be used with safely exposed.
medical device
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 7000 2620

for use on
equipment”
ISO 15223-1 5.3.9 Atmospheric Indicates the range of

“Medical pressure atmospheric pressure to
devices-Symbols to limitation which the medical
information to be
supplied-”
ISO 7000 2621

for use on
equipment”
ISO 7010 ISO General To signify a prohibited

“Graphical symbols 7010-P00 prohibition sign action.
– Safety colours and 1
safety signs –
Registered safety
signs”
IEC 60417 5009 Stand-by To identify the switch or
“Graphical symbols switch position by
for use on means of which part of
equipment” the equipment is
switched on in order to
bring it into the
stand-by condition.
IEC 60417 5012 Lamp; lighting; To identify switches
“Graphical symbols illumination which control light
for use on sources.
equipment”

Symbol
IEC 60417 5110B Stop To identify the control
“Graphical symbols or the indicator to stop
for use on the active function.
equipment”
IEC 60417 5147 Adjustment to a To identify the control

“Graphical symbols maximum by means of which a
for use on quantity is adjusted to
equipment” its maximum value.
IEC 60417 5181 Variability in To identify the device by

“Graphical symbols steps which a quantity is
for use on controlled.
equipment”
IEC 60417 5184 Clock; time To identify terminals

“Graphical symbols switch; timer and controls related to
for use on clocks, time switches
equipment” and timers.
IEC 60417 5323 Iris diaphragm, To identify the control

“Graphical symbols open for opening the iris
for use on diaphragm or to
equipment” indicate the open state.
IEC 60417 6188 Air impeller, To identify the switch or

“Graphical symbols feeding control which operates
for use on the air impeller for air
equipment” feeding.
ISO 7000 0017 Automatic To indicate any

“Graphical symbols control (closed automatic closed loop
for use on loop) function.
equipment”
ISO 7000 0033 Suction To indicate the

“Graphical symbols generation of an air
for use on current by the use of
equipment” suction (for example, for
the removal of dust or
particulate matter, or
lifting of light material
(such as paper) by
suction).

Symbol
ISO 7000 0096 Manual control To identify a manually
“Graphical symbols operated control. To
for use on identify the switch
equipment” position that places the
equipment under
manual (as opposed to
automatic) control. To
identify the control that
activates manual
control. To indicate that
the equipment is in
manual control mode.
ASTM F2503 FIG. 6 MR Conditional To identify an item with
“Standard Practice demonstrated safety in
for Marking the MR environment
Medical Devices within defined
and Other Items for conditions.
Safety in the
Magnetic
Resonance
Environment ”
ISO 7000 0421 Examine; check To indicate examination
“Graphical symbols or checking.
for use on
equipment”
IEC 60417 5184 Clock; time To identify terminals

“Graphical symbols switch; timer and controls related to
for use on clocks, time switches
equipment” and timers.

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Standard Number / Reference Symbol Title Symbol Explanatory

ISO 7000 1641

IEC 60601-1 Table D.1

IEC 60601-2-18 101 Endoscope Endoscope

IEC 60417 5335 Type CF To identify a type CF

IEC 60601-1 Table D.1

Symbols Glossary Rev. 2 1 / 16

IEC 60601-1 Table D.1

IEC 60417 5840 Type B applied To identify a type B

IEC 60601-1 Table D.1

IEC 60417 5336 Defibrillation-p To identify a

IEC 60417 5041 Caution, hot To indicate that the

Symbols Glossary Rev. 2 2 / 16

IEC 60601-1 Table D.1

ISO 15223-1 5.1.5 Batch code Indicates the

ISO 7000 2492

ISO 15223-1 5.1.7 Serial number Indicates the

ISO 7000 2498

Symbols Glossary Rev. 2 3 / 16

ISO 7000 2493

ISO 15223-1 5.4.2 Do not re-use Indicates a medical

ISO 7000 1051

IEC 60601-1 Table D.1

ISO 15223-1 5.1.4 Use-by date Indicates the date after

ISO 7000 2607

Symbols Glossary Rev. 2 4 / 16

ISO 7000 2503

ISO 15223-1 5.3.2 Keep away from Indicates a medical

ISO 7000 0624

Symbols Glossary Rev. 2 5 / 16

Symbols Glossary Rev. 2 6 / 16

Symbols Glossary Rev. 2 7 / 16

Symbols Glossary Rev. 2 8 / 16

Symbols Glossary Rev. 2 9 / 16

IEC 60417 5558 White balance To identify the controls

IEC 60417 5056 Brightness; To identify the

IEC 60417 5016 Fuse To identify fuse boxes or

IEC 60417 5525A Video input To identify video

IEC 60417 5529A Video output To identify video

Symbols Glossary Rev. 2 10 / 16

ISO 7000 0019 Unlock; Unlock or unclamp.

IEC 60417 5114 Foot switch To identify a foot switch

IEC 60417 5017 Earth; ground To identify an earth

IEC 60417 5264 “ON” for a part To indicate the “ON”

IEC 60417 5265 “OFF” for a part To indicate the “OFF”

IEC 60417 5034 Input To indicate an input

IEC 60417 5035 Output To indicate an output

IEC 60417 5220 Short-circuit- To identify a

Symbols Glossary Rev. 2 11 / 16

EN 50419 NA Crossed-out To indicate that the

BS EN ISO 780 3 Fragile, handle Contents of the

ISO 7000 0621

BS EN ISO 780 13 This way up This is the correct

ISO 7000 0623

Symbols Glossary Rev. 2 12 / 16

ISO 7000 2403

BS EN ISO 780 17 Do not stack Stacking of the

ISO 7000 2402

ISO 15223-1 5.6.6 One-way valve Indicates a medical

ISO 7000 2728

Symbols Glossary Rev. 2 13 / 16

ISO 7000 2620

ISO 15223-1 5.3.9 Atmospheric Indicates the range of