Symbol glossary

Our packaging design and labeling meets international standards and regulations. We have also adopted and developed symbols that simplify communication regarding product features for example, all are compiled below including the meaning of the symbols.

Standard EN ISO 15223-1:2021 symbols

Manufacturer

Indicates the medical device manufacturer, as defined in EU Directives 90/385/EEC, 93/42/EEC and 98/79/EC. SS-EN ISO 15223-1:2021.

Distributor

Indicates the entity distributing the medical device into the locale.

Importer

Indicates the entity importing the medical device into the locale.

Authorized representative in the European Community/European Union

Indicates the authorized representative in the European Community/ European Union.

Authorised representative for Switzerland

Indicates the authorised representative in Switzerland.

Authorised representative for UK

Indicates the authorized representative in the UK.

CE-mark

Indicates manufacturer declaration that the product complies with the essential/ general safety & performance requirements of the relevant European medical device, health, safety and environmental protection legislations.

European Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 (as amended by Directive 2007/47/EC). European Medical Device Regulation 2017/745.

CE-mark with notified body number

Indicates manufacturer declaration that the product complies with the essential/ general safety & performance requirements of the relevant European medical device, health, safety and environmental protection legislations.

European Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 (as amended by Directive 2007/47/EC). European Medical Device Regulation 2017/745.

Medical device

Indicates that the device is a medical device as defined in MDR 2017/745.

Date of manufacture

Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured.

Use-by date

Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used.

Batch code

Indicates the manufacturer’s batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified. SS-EN ISO 15223-1:2021.

Catalogue number

Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified.

Unique device identifier

Indicates a carrier that contains uniques device identifier information.

Single use

Indicates a medical device that is intended for one single use only.

Non-sterile

Indicates a medical device that has not been subjected to a sterilization process.

Sterile

Indicates a medical device that has been subjected to a sterilization process.

Sterilized using ethylene oxide

Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using ethylene oxide.

Sterilized using irradiation

Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using irradiation.

Do not resterilize

Indicates a medical device that is not to be re-sterilized.

Single sterile barrier system

Indicates a single sterile barrier system.

Single sterile barrier system with protective packaging inside

Indicates a single sterile barrier system with protective packaging inside.

Caution

Indicates that caution is necessary when operating the device or control close to where the symbol is placed, or that the current situation needs operator awareness or operator action in order to avoid undesirable consequences.

Consult instruction for use

Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use.

Contains or presence of natural rubber latex

Indicates the presence of dry natural rubber or natural rubber latex as a material of construction within the medical device or the packaging of medical device.

Fluid path

Indicates the presence of a fluid path.

One-way valve

Indicates a medical device with a valve that allows flow in only one direction.

Non-pyrogenic

Indicated a medical device that is non-pyrogenic.

Drops per millilitre

Indicates the number of drops per millilitre.

Liquid filter with pore size

Indicates an infusion or transfusion system of the medical device that contains a filter of a particular nominal pore size.

Symbol of Do not use if package is damage

Do not use if package is damaged and consult instructions for use

Indicates that a medical device that should not be used if the package has been damaged or opened and that the user should consult the instructions for use for additional information.

Keep away from sunlight

Indicates a medical device that needs protection from light sources.

Keep dry

Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture.

Temperature limit

Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed.

*The temperature shown in the symbol is assested by OMP QE team.

Upper limit of temperature

Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed.

*The temperature shown in the symbol is assested by the QE team..

Symbols based on EN ISO 15223:2021 regulations created by Evercare Medical

Health care professional use

Symbol indicates that the device is intended to be used by health care professionals.

Do not open with knife

Symbol indicates that the user should not use a knife for opening the package due to the risk of damaging the medical device inside.

$Symbol of Not made with natural rubber latex$

Does not contain or there is no presence of natural rubber latex

Symbol indicates that the device does not contain or that there is no presence of natural rubber latex.

Product does not contain DEHP

Symbol indicates that the device does not contain DEHP.

Product does not PVC

Symbol indicates that the device does not contain PVC.

Keep away from Ozone

Symbol indicates that the products should not be stored in approximity to Ozone.

Wound care category specific symbols created by Evercare Medical

4 ply

Indicates the number of plyes the swab has.

8 ply

Indicates the number of plyes the swab has.

12 ply

Indicates the number of plyes the swab has.

Hospital care category specific symbols created by Evercare Medical

3-way stopcock

Indicates a medical device that is a 3-way stopcock or has a 3-way stopcock component.

Tube lenght

Indicates that the medical device includes tubing.

Safe for use with pressure infusion equipment

Indicates that the medical device is safe or intended for use with pressure infusion equipment.

Gravity feed only

Indicates that the medical device should only be used for gravity feed and that the device IS NOT safe or intended for use with pressure infusion equipment.

Luer lock

Indicates a medical device that has a luer lock component.

Needle free connector

Indicates a medical device that has a needle free connector component.

Surgery category specific symbols created by Evercare Medical

Mask with Anti Reflection and Ear-loop

Symbol indicates that the mask has anti reflection properties and ear-loops.

Mask with Anti Reflection and Tie-band

Symbol indicates that the mask has anti reflection properties and tie-band.

Anti-fog properties

Symbol indicates that the mask has anti reflection properties.

Tie-band

Symbol indicates that the mask has tie-band.

Ear-loop

Symbol indicates that the mask has ear-loop.

Extra wide

Symbol indicates that the mask is wider then the rest of the mask.

Soft

Symbol indicates that the mask is made of softer material or that the material the mask is made of has soft properties then the rest of the mask.

Splash resistant

Symbol indicates that the mask has splash resistant properties.

Visor

Symbol indicates that the mask has visor.

Gloves and Protection category specific symbols created by Evercare Medical

Latex free

Symbol indicates the composition of device not containing natural rubber latex or that its non-presence of is confirmed by a test.

Cleaning and surface disinfection

Recommendation for use in Cleaning and surface disinfection. The symbol indicates the glove to have reached Level ≥1 in chemical permeation test to 70% Ethanol.

Basic procedures and wards

Recommendation for use in basic procedures and wards. Indicates usability for a work where basic glove is needed to prevent the cross-contamination.

Critical care

Recommendation for use in Critical care. Indicates usability of short contact with strong medication like cytostatic drugs. Tested to cytostatica drugs acc. to ASTM D 6978-05. Patient care with blood and other body fluids contact is possible. Requires AQL 1.0 (for detection of holes).

Pharmacy

Recommendation for use in Pharmacy. Indicates usability of handling of medication. Tested with selected Antibiotics (in liquid form).

Medical laboratory

Recommendation for use in Medical laboratory. Recommendation is based on chemical permeation test results on those chemicals typically used in hospital laboratory. Requires AQL 1.0 (for detection of holes).

Good protection against infection

Recommendation for use in more critical procedures and contact with blood. The symbol indicates Pass result on test acc. to ASTM F1671 (and EN 374-5). Contact with blood and other body fluids possible. Requires AQL 1.0 (for detection of holes).

Sampling

Recommendation for use in sampling and injection work. The glove has smooth fingertips.

Dental care

Recommendation for use in Dental care. The glove is tested to selected acrylates.

Basic cleaning

Recommendation for use in Basic cleaning. The symbol for a basic glove that is not in direct contact with strong cleaning chemicals.

Wash

Recommendation for use when washing patients. The symbol indicates a basic glove that protects hands getting wet.

Hairdressing

Recommendation for use in Hairdressing. The symbol suitable to use for Nitrile gloves 2mil - 3mil. Black color preferred.

Food handling

Recommendation for use when handling food. This symbol is to be on gloves that are compliance with the Food contact regulation.

Baby care

Recommendation for use in Baby care.

Ecological and environmental third party regulations symbols

Asthma Allergy Nordic

Asthma Allergy Nordic is a common Nordic product branding scheme operated and owned by the three asthma and allergy associations in Sweden, Denmark and Norway. The main goal of the product branding scheme is that it will be easier for those with allergies, contact allergies, asthma or other respiratory distress to find products that make everyday life better.

Nordic Swan Ecolabel

The product is a good environmental choice.

FSC Promotional symbol

FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits. This is the Promotional symbol that can be found on Evercare Medical marketing materials referring to an FSC certified product. The symbol shall be accompanied by our marketing license number.

I'm green symbol

Braskem’s renewably sourced polyethylene, bio-based plastic resin, produced from a renewable raw-material,sugar cane.
“I’m Green” is only for sugarcane based material sourced from Braskem raw material supplier.

ISCC Certificate Holder

This version of the ISCC banner is designed to directly indicate the company’s relationship with ISCC. You can find this symbol on: Website and social media. Sustainability reports. Press releases. Marketing and corporate materials. Sustainability declarations and outer packaging of ISCC‑certified intermediate products (not finished consumer goods).

Recycle symbol

Package is recyclable.

Recyclability of plastic packaging per material

Symbol indicates plastic packaging’s recyclability on the basis of raw material used. Reference standard DIN 6120-1 & 6120-2.

Recycle symbol for corrugated fiberboard

Symbol indicates packaging is recyclable. The number in the triangle stands for "Corrugated fibreboard".

Recycle symbol for non-corrugated fibreboard

Symbol indicates packaging is recyclable. The number in the triangle stands for "Corrugated fibreboard".

Symbols related to PPE regulations & other local market regulations and standards

Micro-organisms and virus hazards

Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms — Part 5: Terminology and performance requirements for micro-organisms risks for micro-organisms risks stated in standard EN ISO 374-5.

Protection against dangerous chemicals

Protective glove against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms complying with Type A, Type B or Type C requirements stated in standard EN ISO 374-1.

Contains or presence of Type IV allergen

Medical glove with residual risk of causing Type IV allergy.

Food safe

Guided by Regulation on Food Contact materials (EC) 1935/2004 (framework regulation). Suitable for handling food. Possible limitation(s) in food contact has to be informed beside the symbols. The restrictions need also to be translated.