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Sterilized using irradiation (STERILE R)
A rectangular frame split in two: STERILE on the left and R on the right. · also called “Gamma sterilized”, “Irradiation sterilization”, “Radiation sterilized”, “STERILE R”
What the Sterilized using irradiation (STERILE R) symbol means
Sterilised by irradiation
The device was sterilised using irradiation, shown by the R in the second box. Like the other STERILE marks it means the contents are sterile as supplied.
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Where it appears
- ISO 15223-1—This meaning
Questions about the Sterilized using irradiation (STERILE R) symbol
- What does the Sterilized using irradiation (STERILE R) symbol mean?
- The device was sterilised using irradiation, shown by the R in the second box. Like the other STERILE marks it means the contents are sterile as supplied.
- What does the Sterilized using irradiation (STERILE R) symbol look like?
- A rectangular frame split in two: STERILE on the left and R on the right. It is also called “Gamma sterilized”, “Irradiation sterilization”, “Radiation sterilized” and “STERILE R”.
- Which standard defines the Sterilized using irradiation (STERILE R) symbol?
- It is listed as ISO 15223-1-5.2.4 and ISO 7000-2502.
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