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Sterilized using steam or dry heat symbol: a rectangular frame split in two: STERILE on the left and a small thermometer on the right
ISO 15223-1-5.2.5, ISO 7000-2503
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Sterilized using steam or dry heat

A rectangular frame split in two: STERILE on the left and a small thermometer on the right. · also called “Autoclaved”, “Dry heat sterilization”, “STERILE steam”, “Steam sterilized”

What the Sterilized using steam or dry heat symbol means

Sterilised by steam or dry heat

The device was sterilised using steam or dry heat, shown by the thermometer in the second box. Like the other STERILE marks it means the contents are sterile as supplied.

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  • ISO 15223-1
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Questions about the Sterilized using steam or dry heat symbol

What does the Sterilized using steam or dry heat symbol mean?
The device was sterilised using steam or dry heat, shown by the thermometer in the second box. Like the other STERILE marks it means the contents are sterile as supplied.
What does the Sterilized using steam or dry heat symbol look like?
A rectangular frame split in two: STERILE on the left and a small thermometer on the right. It is also called “Autoclaved”, “Dry heat sterilization”, “STERILE steam” and “Steam sterilized”.
Which standard defines the Sterilized using steam or dry heat symbol?
It is listed as ISO 15223-1-5.2.5 and ISO 7000-2503.

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