Omron -- Symbols Glossary

Symbols
Glossary

5.1.1 / Manufacturer

5.1.2 / Authorized representative in the European Community

Standard No. / Standard Title : ISO 15223-1 / Medical devices-Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied

Symbol Meaning : Indicates the authorized representative in the European union. Symbol is accompanied by the name and address of the authorized representative adjacent to the symbol

5.1.3 / Date of Manufacture

5.1.4 / Use-by-date

Standard No. / Standard Title : ISO 15223-1 / Medical devices-Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied

Symbol Meaning : Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used

5.1.5 / Batch code

Standard No. / Standard Title : ISO 15223-1 / Medical devices-Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied

Symbol Meaning : Indicates the manufacturer’s batch code or lot can be identified

5.1.6 / Catalogue number

Standard No. / Standard Title : ISO 15223-1 / Medical devices-Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied

Symbol Meaning : Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so the medical device can be identified

5.1.7 / Serial number

Standard No. / Standard Title : ISO 15223-1 / Medical devices-Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied

Symbol Meaning : Indicates the manufacturer’s serial number so that a specific medical device can be identified

5.2.8 / Do not use if package is damaged

Standard No. / Standard Title : ISO 15223-1 / Medical devices-Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied

Symbol Meaning : Indicates a medical device that should not be used if the package has been damaged or opened

5.3.1 / Fragile, handle with care

Standard No. / Standard Title : ISO 15223-1 / Medical devices-Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied

Symbol Meaning : Indicates a medical device that can be broken or damaged if not handled carefully

5.3.4 / Keep dry

Standard No. / Standard Title : ISO 15223-1 / Medical devices-Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied

Symbol Meaning : Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture

5.3.5 / Lower limit of temperature

Standard No. / Standard Title : ISO 15223-1 / Medical devices-Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied

Symbol Meaning : Indicates the lower limit of temperature to which the medical device can be safely exposed

5.3.6 / Upper limit of temperature

Standard No. / Standard Title : ISO 15223-1 / Medical devices-Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied

Symbol Meaning : Indicates the upper limit of temperature to which the medical device can be safely exposed

5.3.7 / Temperature limit

Standard No. / Standard Title : ISO 15223-1 / Medical devices-Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied

Symbol Meaning : Indicates the temperature limits to which the medial device can be safely exposed

5.3.8 / Humidity limitation

Standard No. / Standard Title : ISO 15223-1 / Medical devices-Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied

Symbol Meaning : Indicates the range of humidity to which the medical device can be safely exposed

5.3.9 / Atmospheric pressure limitation

Standard No. / Standard Title : ISO 15223-1 / Medical devices-Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied

Symbol Meaning : Indicates the range of atmospheric pressure to which the medical device can be safely exposed

5.4.3 / Consult instructions for use

Standard No. / Standard Title : ISO 15223-1 / Medical devices-Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied

Symbol Meaning : Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use

5.4.4 / Caution

Standard No. / Standard Title : ISO 15223-1 / Medical devices-Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied

Symbol Meaning : Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use for important information such as warnings and cautions

5333 / Type BF applied part

Standard No. / Standard Title : IEC 60417 / Graphical symbols for use on equipment

Symbol Meaning : Identifies a type BF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1

5840 / Type B applied part

Standard No. / Standard Title : IEC 60417 / Graphical symbols for use on equipment

Symbol Meaning : Identifies a type B applied part complying with IEC 60601-1

5172 / Class II equipment

Standard No. / Standard Title : IEC 60417 / Graphical symbols for use on equipment

Symbol Meaning : Identifies equipment meeting the safety requirements specified for Class II equipment according to IEC 61140

5926 / Polarity of d. c. power connector

Standard No. / Standard Title : IEC 60417 / Graphical symbols for use on equipment

Symbol Meaning : Identifies the positive and negative connections of a d. c. power supply

5957 / For indoor use only

Standard No. / Standard Title : IEC 60417 / Graphical symbols for use on equipment

Symbol Meaning : Identifies electrical equipment designed for indoor use

5032 / Alternating Current

Standard No. / Standard Title : IEC 60417 / Graphical symbols for use on equipment

Symbol Meaning : Indicates that the equipment is suitable for alternating current only; to identify relevant terminals

5031 / Direct current

Standard No. / Standard Title : IEC 60417 / Graphical symbols for use on equipment

Symbol Meaning : Indicates that the equipment is suitable for direct current only; to identify relevant terminals

5140 / Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation

Standard No. / Standard Title : IEC 60417 / Graphical symbols for use on equipment

Symbol Meaning : Indicates generally elevated, potentially hazardous, levels of non-ionizing radiation, or to indicate equipment or systems e.g. that intentionally apply RF electro-magnetic for diagnosis or treatment

5009 / Stand-by

Standard No. / Standard Title : IEC 60417 / Graphical symbols for use on equipment

Symbol Meaning : Identifies the switch or switch position by means of which part of the equipment is switched on in order to bring it into the standby condition

5016 / Fuse

Standard No. / Standard Title : IEC 60417 / Graphical symbols for use on equipment

Symbol Meaning : Identifies fuse boxes or their locations

5008 / “OFF”

Standard No. / Standard Title : IEC 60417 / Graphical symbols for use on equipment

Symbol Meaning : Indicates disconnection from the mains, at least for mains switches or their positions, and all those cases where safety is involved

5007 / “ON”

Standard No. / Standard Title : IEC 60417 / Graphical symbols for use on equipment

Symbol Meaning : Indicates connection to the mains, at least for mains switches or their positions, and all those cases where safety is involved

5104 / Start; start of action

Standard No. / Standard Title : IEC 60417 / Graphical symbols for use on equipment

Symbol Meaning : Identifies the start button

M002 / Refer to instruction manual / booklet

Standard No. / Standard Title : ISO 7010 / Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs

Symbol Meaning : Indicates that the instruction manual / booklet must be read

P007 / No access for people with active implanted cardiac devices

Standard No. / Standard Title : ISO 7010 / Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs

Symbol Meaning : Indicates that people with active implanted cardiac devices are prohibited from entering a designated area

0623 / This way up

Standard No. / Standard Title : ISO 7000 / Graphical symbols for use on equipment

Symbol Meaning : Indicates the correct upright position of a package

IP20

Standard No. / Standard Title : IEC 60529 / Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

Symbol Meaning : Protected against solid objects over 12.5mm (e.g., a finger) and no protection against liquids

IP21

IP22

IP54

Standard No. / Standard Title : IEC 60529 / Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

Symbol Meaning : Protected from limited dust ingress. Protected from water spray from any direction, limited ingress protection

IP55

Standard No. / Standard Title : IEC 60529 / Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

Symbol Meaning : Protected from limited dust ingress. Protected from water jets from any direction, limited ingress protection

Prescription Device

Standard No. / Standard Title : 21 CFR 801.109 / Prescription Devices

Symbol Meaning : 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

CE Marking

Standard No. / Standard Title : Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC

Symbol Meaning : CE marking indicates that a product complies with applicable European Union regulations

Crossed out wheelie bin

Standard No. / Standard Title : BS EN 50419, Marking of electrical and electronic equipment in accordance with article 11(2) of Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE)

Symbol Meaning : Indicates a product should not be disposed of in a landfill; the black bar indicates that the equipment was manufactured after 2005

FCC Marking

Standard No. / Standard Title : Federal Communications Commission

Symbol Meaning : FCC marking indicates the electronic device, which sold in the United States, is certified and the electromagnetic interference from the device is under the limits that are approved by Federal Communications Commission

Cuff Positioning

Standard No. / Standard Title : N/A

Symbol Meaning : Indicates the correct positioning for the monitor on the wrist

Cuff Positioning

Standard No. / Standard Title : N/A

Symbol Meaning : Indicates the correct positioning for the monitor on the wrist

Artery Marks

Standard No. / Standard Title : N/A

Symbol Meaning : Types of marks used to indicate the correct positioning of the artery for the upper arm

Cuff Positioning

Standard No. / Standard Title : N/A

Symbol Meaning : Indicator on the cuff for left upper arm

Cuff Indicator

Standard No. / Standard Title : N/A

Symbol Meaning : Range pointer and brachial artery alignment positioning indicator on the cuff

Cuff Identifier

Standard No. / Standard Title : N/A

Symbol Meaning : Identifies the type of cuff that is compatible with the blood pressure monitor

Cuff Identifier

Standard No. / Standard Title : N/A

Symbol Meaning : Identifies the type of cuff that is compatible with the blood pressure monitor

Arm Circumference Range

Standard No. / Standard Title : N/A

Symbol Meaning : Indicates the range of arm circumferences to help with selection of the correct cuff size

Warnings

Standard No. / Standard Title : N/A

Symbol Meaning : Various warning symbols to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury

Marking for the position of the replaceable air tube

Standard No. / Standard Title : N/A

Symbol Meaning : Indicates the position to insert the air tube

Omron — Symbols Glossary

Omron — Symbols Glossary