Welcome to the SafeSource Direct Medical Device Symbols Glossary, designed to help you understand the key icons and terms used on the packaging of our American-made PPE products. At SafeSource Direct, we take pride in manufacturing high-quality personal protective equipment right here in the USA, adhering to the strictest safety and regulatory standards. This guide, based on the ISO 15223-1: 2021 standard, provides clear definitions of the symbols you'll find on our products, ensuring that healthcare professionals and consumers alike can use them with confidence. Explore the list below to familiarize yourself with the symbols and their meanings to ensure safe and effective use of our PPE.
ISO 15223-1 Standard Definitions
| SYMBOL | SYMBOL TITLE | DESCRIPTION | STANDARD REFERENCE | STANDARD TITLE |
 | Manufacturer | Indicates the medical device manufacturer | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.1.1 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Do Not Re-use | Indicates the medical device that is intended for one single use only NOTE: Synonyms for “Do not reuse” are “single use” and “use only once”. | ISO 15223-1:2021 Reference no. 5.4.2 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Date of Manufacture | Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.1.3 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Use-by Date | Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.1.4 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Batch Code | Indicates the manufacturer’s batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified. NOTE: Synonyms for “batch code” are “lot number”, “lot code” and “batch number”. | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.1.5 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Unique Device Identifier | Indicates a carrier that contains unique device identifier information | ISO15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.7.10 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Medical Device | Indicates the item is a medical device | ISO 15223- 1:2021 Reference no. 5.7.7 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Catalogue number | Indicates the manufacturer’s catalog number so that the medical device can be identified | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.1.6 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Model Number | Indicates the model number or type number of a product | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.1.10 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Consult Instructions for Use or Consult Electronic Instructions for Use | Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use | ISO 15223-1:2021 Reference no. 5.4.3 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Do Not Use if Package is Damaged and Consult Instructions for Use | Indicates 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 | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.2.8 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Non-Sterile | Indicates a medical device that has not been subjected to a sterilization process | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.2.7 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Keep Away from Sunlight | Indicates a medical device that needs protection from light sources | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.3.2 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Keep Dry | Indicates a medical device that needs protection from moisture | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.3.4 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Temperature Limit | Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.3.7 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Humidity limitation | Indicates the range of humidity to which the medical device can be safely exposed | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference no. 5.3.8 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |
 | Not Made with or Absence of Natural Rubber Latex | Indicates the absence of dry natural rubber or natural rubber latex as a material of construction within the medical device or the packaging of a medical device | ISO 15223-1: 2021 Reference #5.4.5 | Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer – Part 1: General requirements |