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Non-sterile

The words NON STERILE on two lines inside an upright outlined triangle. · also called “NON STERILE”, “Non-sterile product”, “Not sterile”

What the Non-sterile symbol means

Not sterilised

The device has not been through a sterilisation process and is supplied non-sterile. Do not treat it as sterile.

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Where it appears

  • ISO 15223-1
    —This meaning

Questions about the Non-sterile symbol

What does the Non-sterile symbol mean?
The device has not been through a sterilisation process and is supplied non-sterile. Do not treat it as sterile.
What does the Non-sterile symbol look like?
The words NON STERILE on two lines inside an upright outlined triangle. It is also called “NON STERILE”, “Non-sterile product” and “Not sterile”.
Which standard defines the Non-sterile symbol?
It is listed as ISO 15223-1-5.2.7 and ISO 7000-2609.

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