What does the Medical device (MD) symbol look like?

The letters MD in bold capitals inside a rectangular frame. It is also called “MD”, “MD box” and “Medical device symbol”.

Which standard defines the Medical device (MD) symbol?

It is listed as ISO 15223-1-5.7.7.

Medical device (MD) symbol: the letters MD in bold capitals inside a rectangular frame — ISO 15223-1-5.7.7

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Medical device (MD)

The letters MD in bold capitals inside a rectangular frame. · also called “MD”, “MD box”, “Medical device symbol”

What the Medical device (MD) symbol means

This product is a medical device

Shows that the item is a medical device. It is used in particular on products for the EU market, where medical devices are regulated as such under EU legislation.

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Where it appears

Medical device label

ISO 15223-1
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Questions about the Medical device (MD) symbol

What does the Medical device (MD) symbol mean?: Shows that the item is a medical device. It is used in particular on products for the EU market, where medical devices are regulated as such under EU legislation.
What does the Medical device (MD) symbol look like?: The letters MD in bold capitals inside a rectangular frame. It is also called “MD”, “MD box” and “Medical device symbol”.
Which standard defines the Medical device (MD) symbol?: It is listed as ISO 15223-1-5.7.7.

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

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