EN ISO 15223-1:2016 Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels@ labelling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General requirements
This document specifies requirements for symbols for use in medical device labels used to convey information for the safe and effective use of medical devices. It also provides a list of symbols that meet the requirements of this document. This document applies to symbols that are applicable to a wide range of medical devices placed on the market worldwide and therefore must meet different regulatory requirements. These symbols may be used on the medical device itself, on its packaging or in the associated documents. The requirements of this document are not intended to apply to symbols specified in other standards.
EN ISO 15223-1:2016 Referenced Document
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EN ISO 15223-1:2016 history
2021EN ISO 15223-1:2021 Medical devices - Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements (ISO 15223-1:2021)
2016EN ISO 15223-1:2016 Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels@ labelling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General requirements
2012EN ISO 15223-1:2012 Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General requirements (Remains Current)