Symbols: equipment/packaging Flashcards

Batch code

Can be autoclaved

cannot be autoclaved

catalogue number

certified to british standards

date of manufacture

expiry date

serial number

do not reuse (single use)

sterile (obvs!)

sterilised with ethylene oxide

sterilization with irradiation

sterilization using dry heat or steam

do not use if package opened or damaged

contains phtalate-DEHP
potential effects on pregnant women/children not yet fully determined but may be concern for reproductive and development effects

MRI safe
no known hazzards in ALL magnetic resonance imaging environments

MRI conditional
no risk in specificed MRI environment with specified conditions of use

MRI unsafe

Manufacturer. This symbol accompanied by the name and address of manufacturer

order number = reference number = catalogue number

consult instructions for use

anaesthetic proof
(constructed to prevent ignition of flammable anaesthetic mixture with air)

anaesthetic proof classs G
(constructed to prevent ignition with oxygen or nitrous oxide)

attention: read instructions before use







