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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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