Packaging Symbols

Symbols used on the packaging and labelling of GBUK products. All GBUK products are marked with internationally recognised and approved symbols. These indicate key information about manufacturing and product expiry dates, standards compliance and optimum storage conditions.

	Title of symbol
	Manufacturer
	Country of manufacture
	Date of manufacture
	Use-by date
	Authorized representative in the European Community
	Batch code
	Catalogue number
	Serial number
	Medical device
	Unique device identifier
	Sterile
	Sterilized using aseptic processing techniques
	Sterilized using ethylene oxide
	Sterilized using irradiation
	Sterilized using steam or dry heat
	Sterilized using vaporized hydrogen peroxide
	In vitro diagnostic medical device
	Control
	Negative control
	Positive control
	Single sterile barrier system
	Double sterile barrier system
	Single sterile barrier system with protective packaging inside
	Single sterile barrier system with protective packaging outside
	Do not resterilize
	Non-sterile
	Do not use if package is damaged
	Sterile fluid path
	Fragile, handle with care
	Keep away from sunlight
	Protect from heat and radioactive sources
	Keep dry
	Importer
	Distributor
	Model number
	Brakes on
	Buckle patient
	Centre patient
	Do not wash
	No latex
	Max weight
	Patient flat
	Refer to manual
	Two caregivers

	Title of symbol
	Lower limit of temperature
	Upper limit of temperature
	Temperature limit
	Contains human blood or plasma derivatives
	Contains a medicinal substance
	Contains biological material of animal origin
	Contains biological material of human origin
	Contains hazardous substances
	Contains nano materials
	Humidity limitation
	Atmospheric pressure limitation
	Biological risks
	Do not re-use
	Consult instructions for use
	Caution
	Contains or presence of natural rubber latex
	Contains sufficient for ‘n’ tests
	For IVD performance evaluation only
	Sampling site
	Fluid path
	Non-pyrogenic
	Drops per millilitre
	Liquid filter with pore size
	One-way valve
	Patient number
	Single patient – multiple use
	Patient name
	Patient identification
	Patient information website
	Health care centre or doctor
	Date
	Translation
	Repackaging