Product Symbols
Our product packaging uses a number of symbols to inform quickly and clearly about contents and use.
They conform with the Swedish Standard (SS-EN 980) and the European Standard (EN 908:2008) for the marking of medical devices.
The most common of these symbols – and their meanings – are:
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Do not reuse. Use only once. |
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Use by. Do not use after the end of the year/month stated. |
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Batch code. The code states the producer's manufacturing code. |
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The product is sterilised using irradiation. |
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The product is sterile through the use of aseptic processing techniques. |
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Temperature limitation. States the upper and lower limits for the storage temperature. |
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Product's Article no. |
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Manufacturer |
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Do not use if the packaging is damaged. |