EN 980:2008(E) - Graphical Symbols for Labeling Medical Devices

I need this standard "EN 980:2008(E)-Graphical symbols for use in the labeling of medical devices" Can someone help me with this?

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jjcontrol said:

I need this standard "EN 980:2008(E)-Graphical symbols for use in the labeling of medical devices" Can someone help me with this?

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Regarding your request, EN 980 is copyright document and we strictly do not encourage exchangeof copyrighted documents.

You could get EN 980:2008 from various sources like BSI or any other sources.

Re: EN 980:2008(E)-Graphical symbols for use in the labeling of medical devices

Hi JJerez,
You can order it from Tech Street...

Re: EN 980:2008(E)-Graphical symbols for use in the labeling of medical devices

Thank you for your help

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Dear Vinqua,

Thank you for your information, I went to Tech Stree web page and I ordered the EN 980:2008....

Re: EN 980:2008(E)-Graphical symbols for use in the labeling of medical devices

Before I invest in a copy does anyone know if there is a symbol in the EN980:2008 to show when a product must be disposed of after opening? The jar symbol with the time in months inside the jar is perfect but I believe this is only for cosmetics and may not be used on medical device packaging. I have written to the MHRA and am awaiting a reply, I thought maybe this forum could answer quicker. Many thanks

Re: EN 980:2008(E)-Graphical symbols for use in the labeling of medical devices

there is an hourglass symbol for "Use By"

the notes state: "the symbol is intended to indicate that the device should not be used after the end of the month shown or the day, if applicable."

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gar4guv said:

there is an hourglass symbol for "Use By"

the notes state: "the symbol is intended to indicate that the device should not be used after the end of the month shown or the day, if applicable."

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Thanks for your reply, I have this symbol ready for when the new MDD comes into play, but the use by date is the shelf life, I need something which depicts a symbol which shows that the patient needs to throw away the device 6 months after opening the package, which is different to the ´use by´ date. Much the same concept as the open jar on the cosmetic packaging, if this makes sense,

Re: EN 980:2008(E)-Graphical symbols for use in the labeling of medical devices

AFAIK, no such symbol is generally recognized.

Note that if you intend to distribute in the US, symbolic communication without an associated text message is highly restricted by the FDA anyway.

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Woman on a mission said:

Thanks for your reply, I have this symbol ready for when the new MDD comes into play, but the use by date is the shelf life, I need something which depicts a symbol which shows that the patient needs to throw away the device 6 months after opening the package, which is different to the ´use by´ date. Much the same concept as the open jar on the cosmetic packaging, if this makes sense,

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Hi

Find attached guidance document “NB-MED/2.2/Rec3, “Use-by“ date for Medical Devices” Hope, this guidance will give better idea.

Thanks and Regards
S. Subramaniam