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Atmospheric pressure limitationAllowed air pressure range
Authorised representative in the EU (EC REP)EU authorised representative
Authorised representative in the EU (EU REP)EU authorised representative (newer form)
Batch code (LOT)Batch or lot number
Biological risks (biohazard)Potential biological risk
Catalogue number (REF)Manufacturer's catalogue number
Consult instructions for use (book with i)Read the instructions for use
Contains hazardous substancesContains CMR or endocrine-disrupting substances
Contains natural rubber latexNatural rubber latex or dry natural rubber is used as a material in the device or in its…
Contains sufficient for <n> testsNumber of tests in the kit
Control (CONTROL)Control material
Date of manufacture (outline factory)Date the device was made
Defibrillation-proof type CF applied partMarks a type CF applied part, for direct contact with the heart, that is also…
DistributorDistributor of the device
Do not re-use (single use)Single use only
Do not resterilizeMust not be sterilised again
Do not use if package is damagedDo not use if the packaging is damaged or opened
Double sterile barrier systemTwo sterile barrier layers
Follow instructions for use (read the manual)You must read the instructions before use
Humidity limitationAllowed humidity range
ImporterImporter of the device
In vitro diagnostic medical device (IVD)In vitro diagnostic device
Lower limit of temperatureMinimum temperature
Manufacturer (filled factory)Who made this medical device
Medical device (MD)This product is a medical device
Non-sterileNot sterilised
Patient numberPatient's identification number
Serial number (SN)Serial number of this unit
Single patient, multiple useReusable, but only on one patient
Single sterile barrier systemOne sterile barrier layer
SterileDevice has been sterilised
Sterilized using ethylene oxide (STERILE EO)Sterilised with ethylene oxide
Sterilized using irradiation (STERILE R)Sterilised by irradiation
Sterilized using steam or dry heatSterilised by steam or dry heat
Type B applied partMarks a type B applied part under IEC 60601-1, the part of the equipment that touches…
Type BF applied partMarks a type BF (body floating) applied part under IEC 60601-1, the part of the…
Type CF applied partMarks a type CF (cardiac floating) applied part under IEC 60601-1, the strictest…
Unique device identifier (UDI)Unique device identifier carrier
Upper limit of temperatureMaximum temperature