Symbols

Here are the listings and meanings of symbols that appear on our many products.

Symbol	Meaning
	Do Not Reuse
	Sterile
	Sterilized using aseptic processing technique
	Sterilized using ethylene oxide
	Sterilized using irradiation
	Sterilized using steam or dry heat
	Tempature range in °C from bottom number to top number
	Date of manufacture
	Use By. Use this product by specified date (usually shown in either YYYYMMDD or YYYYMM)
	Refer to instructions for use
	Authorized representative in the European Community
	Catalog number
	Batch code
	Serial number
	Contains sufficient for < n > tests
	Caution, consult accompanying documents
	In vitro diagnostic medical device
	For IVD Performance Evaluation only
	Consult instructions for use
	Control
	Negative Control
	Positive control
	Temperature limitation
	Upper limit of temperature
	Lower limit of temperature
	Biological risks