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Glossary
Some of the key signs and symbols that you are likely to see on medical devices:
Key signs and symbols on medical device labelling
KEEP DRY
Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture.
Product Expiry
Product Expiry Date / Use By – this symbol will be next to the date (year/ month) on which a product must be used by.
white factory
The white factory indicates the date that the product was manufactured.
Single use
Single use symbol, which means that the medical device must only be used once and then disposed of in the correct manner.
Sterile | EO
This symbol indicates that the medical device is sterile, along with the method by which it has been sterilised – in this specific case ethylene oxide.
LOT
The manufacturing LOT number of the product is displayed next to this symbol. This ensures traceability in the manufacturing process.
