Guidance

Symbols used on medical devices

A poster explaining the different symbols used on medical devices.

From:
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Published
31 October 2014

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This poster is for healthcare professionals and illustrates some of the symbols on medical devices mean, including symbols for:

  • temperature limits
  • caution
  • protection from sunlight
  • single-use medical devices

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Published 31 October 2014

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