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Upper limit of temperature symbol: a thermometer with a filled bulb, crossed by a diagonal line that ends in a short horizontal stroke at the top right only
ISO 15223-1-5.3.6, ISO 7000-0533
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Upper limit of temperature

A thermometer with a filled bulb, crossed by a diagonal line that ends in a short horizontal stroke at the top right only. · also called “Do not exceed temperature”, “Maximum temperature”, “Store below”, “Upper temperature limit”

What the Upper limit of temperature symbol means

Maximum temperature

The temperature printed next to the top stroke is the highest temperature the medical device can safely be exposed to. Keep it below this value in storage and transport.

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  • ISO 15223-1
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Questions about the Upper limit of temperature symbol

What does the Upper limit of temperature symbol mean?
The temperature printed next to the top stroke is the highest temperature the medical device can safely be exposed to. Keep it below this value in storage and transport.
What does the Upper limit of temperature symbol look like?
A thermometer with a filled bulb, crossed by a diagonal line that ends in a short horizontal stroke at the top right only. It is also called “Do not exceed temperature”, “Maximum temperature”, “Store below” and “Upper temperature limit”.
Which standard defines the Upper limit of temperature symbol?
It is listed as ISO 15223-1-5.3.6 and ISO 7000-0533.

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