What does the Distributor symbol look like?

A multi-storey building drawn in perspective with a curved arrow leaving its roof. It is also called “Building with arrow”, “Distributor” and “Distributor symbol”.

Which standard defines the Distributor symbol?

It is listed as ISO 15223-1-5.1.9 and ISO 7000-3724.

ISO 15223-1-5.1.9, ISO 7000-3724

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Distributor

A multi-storey building drawn in perspective with a curved arrow leaving its roof. · also called “Building with arrow”, “Distributor”, “Distributor symbol”

What the Distributor symbol means

Distributor of the device

The name and address next to this symbol are those of the company that distributes the medical device in the country or region where it is sold. It is separate from the manufacturer and the importer.

Source · Official website Medical device manufacturer's symbols glossary (orthopaedic implants and instruments) · checked Nov 11, 2026

Where it appears

Medical device label

ISO 15223-1
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Questions about the Distributor symbol

What does the Distributor symbol mean?: The name and address next to this symbol are those of the company that distributes the medical device in the country or region where it is sold. It is separate from the manufacturer and the importer.
What does the Distributor symbol look like?: A multi-storey building drawn in perspective with a curved arrow leaving its roof. It is also called “Building with arrow”, “Distributor” and “Distributor symbol”.
Which standard defines the Distributor symbol?: It is listed as ISO 15223-1-5.1.9 and ISO 7000-3724.

Checked against the source · Nov 11, 2026 · How we verify

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