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User Manual: SymbolsGlossary v1.4
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Symbols Glossary
Symbol Standard No./Standard Title Standard Reference No. /
Symbol Title Symbol Meaning
ISO 15223-1 / Medical
devices-Symbols to be used
with medical device labels,
labelling and information to
be supplied
5.1.1 / Manufacturer Indicates the medical device manufacturer
ISO 15223-1 / Medical
devices-Symbols to be used
with medical device labels,
labelling and information to
be supplied
5.1.2 / Authorized
representative in the
European Community
Indicates the authorized representative in
the European union. Symbol is accompanied
by the name and address of the authorized
representative adjacent to the symbol
ISO 15223-1 / Medical
devices-Symbols to be used
with medical device labels,
labelling and information to
be supplied
5.1.3 / Date of
Manufacture
Indicates the date when the medical device
was manufactured
ISO 15223-1 / Medical
devices-Symbols to be used
with medical device labels,
labelling and information to
be supplied
5.1.4 / Use-by-date Indicates the date after which the medical
device is not to be used
ISO 15223-1 / Medical
devices-Symbols to be used
with medical device labels,
labelling and information to
be supplied
5.1.5 / Batch code Indicates the manufacturer’s batch code or lot
can be identied
ISO 15223-1 / Medical
devices-Symbols to be used
with medical device labels,
labelling and information to
be supplied
5.1.6 / Catalogue number
Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue
number so the medical device can be
identied
ISO 15223-1 / Medical
devices-Symbols to be used
with medical device labels,
labelling and information to
be supplied
5.1.7 / Serial number Indicates the manufacturer’s serial number so
that a specic medical device can be identied
ISO 15223-1 / Medical
devices-Symbols to be used
with medical device labels,
labelling and information to
be supplied
5.2.8 / Do not use if
package is damaged
Indicates a medical device that should not be
used if the package has been damaged or
opened
ISO 15223-1 / Medical
devices-Symbols to be used
with medical device labels,
labelling and information to
be supplied
5.3.1 / Fragile, handle
with care
Indicates a medical device that can be broken
or damaged if not handled carefully
ISO 15223-1 / Medical
devices-Symbols to be used
with medical device labels,
labelling and information to
be supplied
5.3.4 / Keep dry Indicates a medical device that needs to be
protected from moisture
Symbol Standard No./Standard Title Standard Reference No. /
Symbol Title Symbol Meaning
ISO 15223-1 / Medical
devices-Symbols to be used
with medical device labels,
labelling and information to
be supplied
5.3.5 / Lower limit of
temperature
Indicates the lower limit of temperature to
which the medical device can be safely
exposed
ISO 15223-1 / Medical
devices-Symbols to be used
with medical device labels,
labelling and information to
be supplied
5.3.6 / Upper limit of
temperature
Indicates the upper limit of temperature
to which the medical device can be safely
exposed
ISO 15223-1 / Medical
devices-Symbols to be used
with medical device labels,
labelling and information to
be supplied
5.3.7 / Temperature limit Indicates the temperature limits to which the
medial device can be safely exposed
ISO 15223-1 / Medical
devices-Symbols to be used
with medical device labels,
labelling and information to
be supplied
5.3.8 / Humidity limitation Indicates the range of humidity to which the
medical device can be safely exposed
ISO 15223-1 / Medical
devices-Symbols to be used
with medical device labels,
labelling and information to
be supplied
5.3.9 / Atmospheric
pressure limitation
Indicates the range of atmospheric pressure
to which the medical device can be safely
exposed
ISO 15223-1 / Medical
devices-Symbols to be used
with medical device labels,
labelling and information to
be supplied
5.4.3 / Consult
instructions for use
Indicates the need for the user to consult the
instructions for use
ISO 15223-1 / Medical
devices-Symbols to be used
with medical device labels,
labelling and information to
be supplied
5.4.4 / Caution
Indicates the need for the user to consult the
instructions for use for important information
such as warnings and cautions
IEC 60417 / Graphical
symbols for use on equipment
5333 / Type BF applied
part
Identies a type BF applied part complying
with IEC 60601-1
IEC 60417 / Graphical
symbols for use on equipment
5840 / Type B applied
part
Identies a type B applied part complying with
IEC 60601-1
IEC 60417 / Graphical
symbols for use on equipment 5172 / Class II equipment
Identies equipment meeting the safety
requirements specied for Class II equipment
according to IEC 61140
IEC 60417 / Graphical
symbols for use on equipment
5926 / Polarity of d. c.
power connector
Identies the positive and negative
connections of a d. c. power supply
IEC 60417 / Graphical
symbols for use on equipment
5957 / For indoor use
only
Identies electrical equipment designed for
indoor use
Symbol Standard No./Standard Title Standard Reference No. /
Symbol Title Symbol Meaning
IEC 60417 / Graphical
symbols for use on equipment 5032 / Alternating Current
Indicates that the equipment is suitable for
alternating current only; to identify relevant
terminals
IEC 60417 / Graphical
symbols for use on equipment 5031 / Direct current
Indicates that the equipment is suitable
for direct current only; to identify relevant
terminals
IEC 60417 — Graphical
Symbols for Use on
Equipment
5140 / Non-ionizing
electromagnetic radiation
Indicates generally elevated, potentially
hazardous, levels of non-ionizing radiation,
or to indicate equipment or systems e.g. that
intentionally apply RF electromagnetic for
diagnosis or treatment
IEC 60417 / Graphical
symbols for use on equipment 5009 / Stand-by
Identies 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
IEC 60417 / Graphical
symbols for Use on
Equipment
5016 / Fuse Identifies fuse boxes or their locations
IEC 60417 / Graphical
symbols for Use on
Equipment
5008 / “OFF”
Indicates disconnection from the mains, at
least for mains switches or their positions, and
all those cases where safety is involved
IEC 60417 / Graphical
symbols for Use on
Equipment
5007 / “ON”
Indicates connection to the mains, at least
for mains switches or their positions, and all
those cases where safety is involved
IEC 60417 / Graphical
symbols for Use on
Equipment
5104 / Start; start of
action Identies the start button
ISO 7010 / Graphical symbols
-- Safety colours and safety
signs -- Registered safety
signs
M002 / Refer to
instruction manual /
booklet
Indicates that the instruction manual / booklet
must be read
ISO 7010 / Graphical symbols
-- Safety colours and safety
signs -- Registered safety
signs
P007 / No access for
people with active
implanted cardiac
devices
Indicates that people with active implanted
cardiac devices are prohibited from entering a
designated area
ISO 7000 / Graphical
symbols for use on equipment 0623 / This way up Indicates the correct upright position of a
package
IP20
IEC 60529 / Degrees of
protection provided by
enclosures (IP Code)
N/A
Protected against solid objects over 12.5mm
(e.g., a nger) and no protection against
liquids
IP21
IEC 60529 / Degrees of
protection provided by
enclosures (IP Code)
N/A
Protected against solid objects over 12.5mm
(e.g., a nger) and protected against vertically
falling drops of water or condensation
IP22
IEC 60529 / Degrees of
protection provided by
enclosures (IP Code)
N/A
Protected against solid objects over 12.5mm
(e.g., a nger) and protected against falling
drops of water, if the case is disposed at
any angle up to 15 degrees from vertical
IP54
IEC 60529 / Degrees of
protection provided by
enclosures (IP Code)
No specic reference no./
IP Classication
Protected from limited dust ingress. Protected
from water spray from any direction, limited
ingress protection
Symbol Standard No./Standard Title Standard Reference No. /
Symbol Title Symbol Meaning
IP55
IEC 60529 / Degrees of
protection provided by
enclosures (IP Code)
No specic reference no./
IP Classication
Protected from limited dust ingress. Protected
from water jets from any direction, limited
ingress protection
21 CFR 801.109 /
Prescription Devices Prescription Device
Indicates that the product is a medical device
and Federal Law (USA) restricts this device to
sale by or on the order of a physician
Medical Devices Directive
93/42/EEC CE Marking CE marking indicates that a product complies
with applicable European Union regulations
BS EN 50419, Marking of
electrical and electronic
equipment in accordance
with article 11(2) of Directive
2002/96/EC (WEEE)
Crossed out
wheelie bin
Indicates a product should not be disposed
of in a landll; the black bar indicates that the
equipment was manufactured after 2005
Federal Communications
Commission FCC Marking
FCC marking indicates the electronic device,
which sold in the United States, is certied
and the electromagnetic interference from the
device is under the limits that are approved by
Federal Communications Commission
N/A Cuff Positioning Indicates the correct positioning for the
monitor on the wrist
N/A Cuff Positioning Indicates the correct positioning for the
monitor on the wrist
or
N/A Artery Marks Types of marks used to indicate the correct
positioning of the artery for the upper arm
N/A Cuff positioning Indicator on the cuff for left upper arm
N/A Cuff Indicator Range pointer and brachial artery alignment
positioning indicator on the cuff
N/A Cuff Identier Identies the type of cuff that is compatible
with the blood pressure monitor
N/A Cuff Identier Identies the type of cuff that is compatible
with the blood pressure monitor
N/A Arm Circumference
Range
Indicates the range of arm circumferences to
help with selection of the correct cuff size
N/A Warnings
Various warning symbols to indicate a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury
N/A
Marking for the position
of the replaceable air
tube
Indicates the position to insert the air tube
