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Symbols Glossary

Argon's labeling is designed to meet the following standards: 21 CFR 820.120, 21 CFR 801, ISO 13485 section 3.6, BS EN ISO 15223-1, BS EN 1041, applicable sections of the Canadian Medical Device Regulation and other international standards/regulations. Where possible, Argon adopted the use of symbols to communicate requirements, product characteristics and guidance on handling/storage to the user.

A complete listing of the symbols used by Argon is below.

Standard: ISO 15223-1, Medical Devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied -- Part 1: General requirements
Symbol Symbol Reference No Title of Symbol Description of Symbol
cc_manufacturing 5.1.1 Manufacturer Indicates the medical device manufacturer, as defined in EU Directives 90/385/EEC, 93/42/EEC and 98/79/EC.
EC REP SYMBOL 287 5.1.2 Authorized representative in the European Community Indicates the authorized representative in the European Community.
ISO15223-313 LR_MOD 5.1.3 Date of Manufacture Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured.
ISO15223-312 Use by 5.1.4 Use by date Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used.
ISO15223-314 Lot 5.1.5 Batch code Indicates the manufacturer's batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified.
image006 5.1.7 Serial Number Indicates the manufacturer's serial number so that a specific medical device can be identified.
ISO15223-315 Ref 5.1.6 Catalog number Indicates the manufacturer's catalog number so that the medical device can be identified.
ethylene oxide symbol copy 5.2.3 Sterilized using ethylene oxide Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using ethylene oxide.
Sterilized using irradiation 5.2.4 Sterilized using irradiation Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using irradiation.
ISO15223-325 Do not re-sterilize 5.2.6 Do not re-sterilize Indicates a medical device that is not to be re-sterilized.
image011 5.2.7 Non-sterile Indicates a medical device that has not been subjected to a sterilization process.
ISO15223-327 Do not use if package damaged 5.2.8 Do not use if package is damaged. Indicates a medical device that should not be used if the package has been damage or opened.
Keep away from heat 287 5.3.2 Keep away from sunlight Indicates a medical device that needs protection from light sources.
Keep dry 5.3.4 Keep dry Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture.
image049 5.3.7 Temperature limit Indicates the upper and lower limits of temperature to which the medical device can be safely exposed. The temperature is indicated adjacent to the horizontal lines.
image051 5.3.6 Upper limit of temperature Indicates the upper limit of temperature to which the medical device can be safely exposed. The temperature is indicated adjacent to the upper horizontal line.
image053 5.3.5 Lower limit of temperature Indicates the lower limit of temperature to which the medical device can be safely exposed. The temperature is indicated adjacent to the lower horizontal line.
BioHazard 5.4.1 Biological risk Indicates that there are potential biological risks associated with the medical device.
ISO15223-32 Do not re-use 5.4.2 Do not re-use Indicates a medical device that is intended for one use or for use on a single patient during a single procedure.
ISO15223-33 LR_mod 5.4.3 Consult instructions for use Indicates the need for the user to consult the instruction for use.
attention see instr. symbol 5.4.4 Caution Indicates that the instructions for use contain important cautionary information such as warnings and precautions that cannot, for a variety of reasons, be presented on the medical device itself.
image037 5.4.5 Contains or presence of natural rubber latex Indicates the presence of natural rubber or dry natural rubber latex as a material of construction within the medical device or the packaging of a medical device which may cause allergic reactions.
image039_REV 5.4.5 and Annex B (Section B2) Product is not made with natural rubber latex Indicates that natural rubber latex was not used in the manufacturing of the product, its container, or its packaging.
ISO15223-534_mod 5.6.3 Non-pyrogenic Indicates a medical device that is non-pyrogenic.
Symbol Standard/ Symbol Reference No. Title of Symbol Description of Symbol
RxOnly 21 CFR 801.109 The symbol statement for Prescription Device Indicates that the product is a medical device as defined in 21 CFR 820.3(l) and Federal Law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician (21 CFR 801.109)
image029 European Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 (as amended by Directive 2007/47/EC) as described in Article 17 of the Directive Conformité Européene or European Conformity Indicates manufacturer declaration that the product complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and environmental protection legislation.
image026 IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment Symbol Reference No: 5840 Type B Applied Part Indicates a type B applied part complying with relevant section of the technical standard IEC 60601-1 for safety of medical electrical equipment.
MR ASTM F2503-13, Standard Practice for Marking Medical Devices and Other Items for Safety In the Magnetic Resonance Environment. As described in Section 7.4.6 of the Standard MR Conditional Medical device that has been demonstrated to pose no known hazards in a specified MR environment with specified conditions of use.
Field conditions that define the MR environment include static magnetic field strength; spatial gradient, time rate of change of the magnetic field (dB/dt), RF fields, and specific absorption rate (SAR). These conditions are identified on all appropriate product labeling.
image028 OR image029 BS EN 50419, Marking of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in accordance with Article 11(2) of the European Community Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE) Crossed out Wheelie-Bin Identifies product that is subject to the European Unionís Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 2012/19/EU Directive for recycling of electronic equipment.
The black bar underneath the bin indicates goods that were placed on the market after 13 August 2005.
image033 BS EN 15986, Symbol for use in the labelling of medical devices
Requirements for labelling of medical devices containing phthalates as described in Section 4.2 of the Standard 		Contains or presence of phthalate DEHP This product contains Di(2-ethlhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) which has been shown to cause reproductive harm in male neonates, pregnant women carrying male fetuses, and peripubertal males. The following procedures have been identified as posing the greatest risk for DEHP exposure: exchange transfusion in neonates, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in neonates (with lipids in polyvinylchloride (PVC) bag), multiple procedures in sick neonates (high cumulative exposure), heart transplantation or coronary artery bypass graft surgery (aggregate dose), and massive infusion of blood into trauma patient. It is recommended that DEHP-free medical products be considered when these procedures are to be performed on male neonates, pregnant women who are carrying male fetuses, and peripubertal males.
image031 BS EN 15986, Symbol for use in the labelling of medical devices
Requirements for labelling of medical devices containing phthalates as described in Section 4.2 and Annex B of the Standard 		Does not contain the phthalate plasticizers DEHP, DIBP, DBP, or BBP Indicates product that does not contain the phthalate plasticizers DEHP, DIBP, DBP, or BBP.
image035 BS EN 15986, Symbol for use in the labelling of medical devices
Requirements for labelling of medical devices containing phthalates as described in Section 4.2 and Annex B of the Standard 		Does not contain the phthalate plasticizer DEHP Indicates product that does not contain the phthalate plasticizer DEHP.

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