BSCI Symbols Glossary

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ISO 15223-1
	Produsent
	Autorisert representant i EU
	Autorisert representant
	Autorisert representant
	Autorisert representant
	Autorisert representant
	Autorisert representant
	Produksjonsdato
	Holdbarhetsdato
	Lotnummer
	Katalognummer
	Importør
	Serienummer
	Modellnummer
	Steril
	Sterilisert ved bruk av aseptiske prosesseringsteknikker
	Sterilisert med etylenoksid
	Sterilisert med stråling
	Sterilisert med damp eller tørr varme
	Skal ikke resteriliseres
	Ikke-steril
	Skal ikke brukes hvis emballasjen er skadet. Se bruksanvisningen
	Steril væskebane
	Steril væskebane
	Steril væskebane
	System med enkel steril barriere
	System med dobbel steril barriere
	System med enkel steril barriere med beskyttende indre emballasje
	System med enkel steril barriere med beskyttende ytre emballasje
	Må håndteres med forsiktighet
	Holdes vekk fra sollys
	Oppbevares tørt
	Nedre temperaturgrense
	Øvre temperaturgrense
	Temperaturbegrensning
	Fuktighetsbegrensning
	Grense for atmosfærisk trykk
	Biologisk risiko
	Skal ikke brukes på nytt
	Se bruksanvisningen
	Se bruksanvisningen
	Forsiktig
	Inneholder eller har forekomst av naturgummilateks
	Inneholder humant blod eller plasmaderivater
	Inneholder et legemiddel
	Inneholder biologisk materiale av animalsk opprinnelse
	Inneholder biologisk materiale av human opprinnelse
	Inneholder farlige stoffer
	Til flergangsbruk på én pasient
	Væskebane
	Ikke-pyrogen
	Enveisventil
	Pasientidentifikasjon
	Helsesenter eller lege
	Dato
	Medisinsk utstyr ifølge EU-lovgivning
	Oversettelse
	Unik enhetsidentifikator
ISO 7000/IEC 60417
	Kan resirkuleres
IEC 60601-1
	Vekselstrøm
	Likestrøm
	Vernejording
	Jording
	Ekvipotensialitet
	Utstyr i KLASSE II
	"PÅ" (strøm)
	"AV" (strøm)
	«PÅ»/«AV» (trykk – trykk)
	"PÅ" for en del av utstyret
	"AV" for en del av utstyret
	Anvendt del av type BF
	Anvendt del av type CF
	Utstyr klassifisert som kategori AP
	Farlig spenning
	Defibrilleringssikker pasientnær del av type BF
	Defibrilleringssikker, anvendt del av type CF
	Standby
	Generelt advarselssymbol
	Advarsel, elektrisitet
	Forbudt å skyve
	Forbudt å sitte
	Forbudt å tråkke på overflaten
	Følg bruksanvisningen
	Følg bruksanvisningen
IEC 60601-1
	Beskyttet mot faste fremmedlegemer som har en diameter på 50 mm eller mer
	Beskyttet mot faste fremmedlegemer som har en diameter på 12,5 mm eller mer
	Beskyttet mot faste fremmedlegemer som har en diameter på 12,5 mm eller mer Beskyttelse mot vertikalt dryppende vanndråper
	Beskyttet mot faste fremmedlegemer som har en diameter på 2,5 mm eller mer
	Ubeskyttet
	Beskyttelse mot vertikalt dryppende vanndråper
	Beskyttelse mot vertikalt dryppende vanndråper når kapslingen heller opptil 15°
	Beskyttet mot vannsprut
ISO 27185
	Pacemaker, ett kammer, høyre ventrikkel
	Pacemaker, ett kammer, høyre atrium
	Pacemaker, to kammer, høyre atrium, høyre ventrikkel
	Implanterbar defibrillator, ett kammer, høyre ventikkel
	Implanterbar defibrillator, to kammer, høyre atrium, høyre ventrikkel
	Pacemaker for hjerteresynkroniseringsterapi, høyre atrium, høyre ventrikkel, venstre ventrikkel
	Defibrillator for hjerteresynkroniseringsterapi, høyre atrium, høyre ventrikkel, venstre ventrikkel
	Implanterbar enhet
	Implanterbar enhet (belagt)
	Koblingsblokkens forside
	Momentnøkkel, implanterbar pulsgenerator
	Åpne her
ASTM F 2503
	MR-sikker
	MR-sikker under visse betingelser
	MR-usikker
IEC TR 60878
	Innvendig diameter
	Utvendig diameter

Symbol	Title	Reference	Description
ISO 15223-1: 5.1. Manufacture
	Manufacturer	5.1.1.	Indicates the medical device manufacturer
	Authorized representative in the European Community	5.1.2.	Indicates the authorized representative in the European Community / European Union.
	Date of manufacture	5.1.3.	Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured.
	Use-by date	5.1.4.	Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used.
	Lot number	5.1.5.	Indicates the manufacturer’s batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified.
	Catalog number	5.1.6.	Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified.
	Serial number	5.1.7.	Indicates the manufacturer’s serial number so that a specific medical device can be identified.
ISO 15223-1: 5.2. Sterility
	Sterile	5.2.1.	Indicates a medical device that has been subjected to a sterilization process.
	Sterilized using ethylene oxide	5.2.3.	Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using ethylene oxide.
	Sterilized using irradiation	5.2.4.	Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using irradiation.
	Sterilized using steam or dry heat	5.2.5.	Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using steam or dry heat.
	Do Not Resterilize	5.2.6.	Indicates a medical device that is not to be resterilized.
	Non-Sterile	5.2.7.	Indicates a medical device that has not been subjected to a sterilization process.
	Do not use if package is damaged and consult instructions for use	5.2.8.	Indicates a medical device that should not be used if the package has been damaged or opened.
	Sterile fluid path	5.2.9.	Indicates the presence of a sterile fluid path within the medical device in cases when other parts of the medical device, including the exterior, might not be supplied sterile.
	Sterile fluid path	5.2.9. A.12, NOTE 1	A.12 Examples of use of symbol 5.2.9 for “Sterile fluid path” NOTE 1: Medical device contains a sterile fluid path that has been sterilized using ethylene oxide
	Sterile fluid path	5.2.9. A.12, NOTE 2	A.12 Examples of use of symbol 5.2.9 for “Sterile fluid path” NOTE 2: Medical device contains a sterile fluid path that has been sterilized using irradiation.
	Single sterile barrier system	5.2.11.	Indicates a single sterile barrier system.
	Double sterile barrier system	5.2.12.	Indicates two sterile barrier systems.
	Single sterile barrier system with protective packaging inside	5.2.13.	Indicates a single sterile barrier system with protective packaging inside
	Single sterile barrier system with protective packaging outside	5.2.14.	Indicates a single sterile barrier system with protective packaging outside
ISO 15223-1: 5.3. Storage
	Fragile, handle with care	5.3.1.	Indicates a medical device that can be broken or damaged if not handled carefully.
	Keep away from sunlight	5.3.2.	Indicates a medical device that needs protection from light sources.
	Keep dry	5.3.4.	Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture.
	Lower limit of temperature	5.3.5.	Indicates the lower limit of temperature to which the medical device can be safely exposed.
	Upper limit of temperature	5.3.6.	Indicates the upper limit of temperature to which the medical device can be safely exposed.
	Temperature limit	5.3.7.	Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed.
	Humidity limitation	5.3.8.	Indicates the range of humidity to which the medical device can be safely exposed.
	Atmospheric pressure limitation	5.3.9.	Indicates the range of atmospheric pressure to which the medical device can be safely exposed.
ISO 15223-1: 5.4. Safe use
	Biological risks	5.4.1.	Indicates that there are potential biological risks associated with the medical device.
	Do not re-use	5.4.2.	Indicates a medical device that is intended for one single use only.
	Consult instructions for use	5.4.3.	Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use.
	Consult instructions for use	5.4.3. A.16 NOTE	A.16 Example of use of symbol 5.4.3, “Consult instructions for use” for an electronic instruction for use (eIFU) NOTE: The eIFU indicator can be a manufacturer’s website URL or some other appropriate indication that the instructions for use are available in an electronic format.
	Caution	5.4.4.	To indicate that caution is necessary when operating the device or control close to where the symbol is placed, or to indicate that the current situation needs operator awareness or operator action in order to avoid undesirable consequences.
	Contains or presence of natural rubber latex	5.4.5.	Indicates the presence of dry natural rubber or natural rubber latex as a material of construction within the medical device or the packaging of a medical device.
	Contains human blood or plasma derivatives	5.4.6.	Indicates a medical device that contains or incorporates human blood or plasma derivatives.
	Contains a medicinal substance	5.4.7.	Indicates a medical device that contains or incorporates a medicinal substance
	Contains biological material of animal origin	5.4.8.	Indicates a medical device that contains biological tissue, cells, or their derivatives, of animal origin
	Contains biological material of human origin	5.4.9.	Indicates a medical device that contains biological tissue, cells, or their derivatives, of human origin
	Contains hazardous substances	5.4.10.	Indicates a medical device that contains substances that can be carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic (CMR), or substances with endocrine disrupting properties
	Single patient multiple use	5.4.12.	Indicates a medical device that may be used multiple times (multiple procedures) on a single patient
ISO 15223-1: 5.6. Transfusion/infusion
	Fluid path	5.6.2.	Indicates the presence of a fluid path.
	Non-pyrogenic	5.6.3.	Indicates a medical device that is non-pyrogenic.
	One-way valve	5.6.6.	Indicates a medical device with a valve that allows flow in only one direction.
ISO 15223-1: 5.7. Others
	Patient identification	5.7.3.	Indicates the identification data of the patient
	Health care centre or doctor	5.7.5.	To indicate the address of the health care centre or doctor where medical information about the patient may be found
	Date	5.7.6.	To identify the date that information was entered or a medical procedure took place
	Medical device	5.7.7.	Indicates the item is a medical device (under EU Legislation)
	Translation	5.7.8.	To identify that the original medical device information has undergone a translation which supplements or replaces the original information
	Unique Device Identifier	5.7.10.	Indicates a carrier that contains Unique Device Identifier information
ISO 7000/IEC 60417
	Recyclable	7000 - 1135	To indicate that the marked item or its material is part of a recovery or recycling process.
IEC 60601-1: General Symbols
	Alternating current	Table D1, Symbol 1	To indicate on the rating plate that the equipment is suitable for alternating currentonly; to identify relevant terminals.
	Direct current	Table D.1, Symbol 4	To indicate on the rating plate that the equipment is suitable for direct currentonly; to identify relevant terminals.
	Protective earth (ground)	Table D.1, Symbol 6	To identify any terminal which is intended for connection to an external conductorfor protection against electric shock in case of a fault, or the terminal of a protectiveearth (ground) electrode.
	Earth (ground)	Table D.1, Symbol 7	To identify an earth (ground) terminal in cases where neither the symbol 5018 nor 5019 is explicitly required.
	Equipotentiality	Table D.1, Symbol 8	To identify the terminals which, when connected together, bring the various parts of an equipment or of a system to the same potential, not necessarily being the earth (ground) potential, e.g. for local bonding.
	CLASS II equipment	Table D.1, Symbol 9	To identify equipment meeting the safety requirements specified for Class II equipment according to IEC 61140.
	“ON” (power)	Table D.1, Symbol 12	To indicate connection to the mains, at least for mains switches or their positions, and all those cases where safety is involved.
	“OFF” (power)	Table D.1, Symbol 13	To indicate disconnection from the mains, at least for mains switches or their positions, and all those cases where safety is involved.
	“ON” for part of equipment	Table D.1, Symbol 16	To indicate the ""ON"" condition for a part of equipment, if the symbol 5007 cannot be used, for example, to identify the ""ON"" position of a switch.
	“OFF” for part of equipment	Table D.1, Symbol 17	To indicate the ""OFF"" condition for a part of equipment, if the symbol 5008 cannot be used, for example, to identify the ""OFF"" position of a switch.
	Type BF applied part	Table D.1, Symbol 20	To identify a type BF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1.
	Type CF applied part	Table D.1, Symbol 21	To identify a type CF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1.
	CATEGORY AP equipment	Table D.1, Symbol 22	To identify category AP equipment complying with IEC 60601-1 which also specifies the way in which this symbol has to be used.
	Dangerous voltage	Table D.1, Symbol 24	To indicate hazards arising from dangerous voltages.
	Defibrillation-proof type BF applied part	Table D.1, Symbol 26	To identify a defibrillation-proof type BF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1.
	Defibrillation-proof type CF applied part	Table D.1, Symbol 27	To identify a defibrillation-proof type CF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1.
	Stand-by	Table D.1, Symbol 29	To identify the switch or switch position by means of which part of the equipment is switched on in order to bring it into the stand-by condition, and to identify the control to shift to or to indicate the state of low power consumption.
	General warning sign	Table D.2, Symbol 2	To signify a general warning
	Warning, electricity	Table D.2, Symbol 3	To warn of electricity
	No pushing	Table D.2, Symbol 5	To prohibit pushing against an object
	No sitting	Table D.2, Symbol 6	To prohibit sitting on a surface
	No stepping on surface	Table D.2, Symbol 7	To prohibit stepping onto a surface
	Follow instructions for use	Table D.2, Symbol 10	Symbol must appear in color. Limited to Medical Electrical Equipment covered by EN 60601-1
	Follow instructions for use	ISO 15223-1: 5.4.3. A.16 NOTE	NOTE: The eIFU indicator can be a manufacturer’s website URL or some other appropriate indication that the instructions for use are available in an electronic format.
IEC 60601-1;
		Table D.3, Symbol 2	Degrees of protection provided by enclosures N1 = 0 Non-protected 1 Protected against solid foreign objects of 50 mm and greater 2 Protected against solid foreign objects of 12,5 mm and greater 3 Protected against solid foreign objects of 2,5 mm and greater 4 Protected against solid foreign objects of 1,0 mm and greater 5 Dust-protected 6 Dust-tight N2 = 0 Non-protected 1 Protection against vertically falling water drops 2 Protection against vertically falling water drops when ENCLOSURE tilted up to 15° 3 Protected against spraying water 4 Protected against splashing water 5 Protected against water jets 6 Protected against powerful water jets 7 Protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water 8 Protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water NOTE When a characteristic numeral is not required to be specified, it is replaced by the letter “X” (“XX” if both numerals are omitted).
	Protected against solid foreign objects of 12,5 mm and greater
	Protected against solid foreign objects of 12,5 mm and greater Protection against vertically falling water drops
	Protected against solid foreign objects of 2,5 mm and greater
	Non-protected
	Protection against vertically falling water drops
	Protection against vertically falling water drops when ENCLOSURE tilted up to 15°
	Protected against splashing water
ASTM F 2503; Magnetic Resonance
	MR Safe	ASTM F2503-20: 7.3.1	An item that poses no known hazards resulting from exposure to any MR environment. MR Safe items are composed of materials that are electrically nonconductive, nonmetallic, and nonmagnetic.(ASTM F2503-20:3.1.13)
	MR Conditional	ASTM F2503-20: 7.3.2	An item with demonstrated safety in the MR environment within defined conditions including conditions for the static magnetic field, the time-varying gradient magnetic fields and the radiofrequency fields. (ASTM F2503-20:3.1.11)
	MR Unsafe	ASTM F2503-20: 7.3.3	An item which poses unacceptable risks to the patient, medical staff or other persons within the MR environment. (ASTM F2503-20:3.1.14)

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