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Date of manufacture (outline factory) symbol: an outlined (empty) factory: a sawtooth roof of three peaks and a tall chimney on the right
ISO 15223-1-5.1.3, ISO 7000-2497
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Date of manufacture (outline factory)

An outlined (empty) factory: a sawtooth roof of three peaks and a tall chimney on the right. · also called “Date of manufacture”, “Empty factory symbol”, “Manufacturing date”, “Production date”

What the Date of manufacture (outline factory) symbol means

Date the device was made

The date printed next to this outlined factory is the date on which the medical device was manufactured. It is different from the filled factory, which identifies the manufacturer itself.

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Where it appears

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  • ISO 15223-1
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Questions about the Date of manufacture (outline factory) symbol

What does the Date of manufacture (outline factory) symbol mean?
The date printed next to this outlined factory is the date on which the medical device was manufactured. It is different from the filled factory, which identifies the manufacturer itself.
What does the Date of manufacture (outline factory) symbol look like?
An outlined (empty) factory: a sawtooth roof of three peaks and a tall chimney on the right. It is also called “Date of manufacture”, “Empty factory symbol”, “Manufacturing date” and “Production date”.
Which standard defines the Date of manufacture (outline factory) symbol?
It is listed as ISO 15223-1-5.1.3 and ISO 7000-2497.

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