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Symbols Glossary

The following symbols may be used on FUJIFILM Sonosite products, packaging, and containers. This list is comprehensive for all of our products. All products do not display all of the following symbols.

Symbol Symbol Title Symbol Description Standards Reference
Symbol for Manufacturer Manufacturer Indicates the medical device manufacturer. ISO 15223-1 Medical devices – symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling, and information to be supplied – Part 1: General requirements 5.1.1
Symbol for Date of manufacture Date of manufacture To indicate the date on which a product was manufactured. ISO 7000- Graphical symbols for Use on Equipment 5.1.3
Symbol for Date of Catalog Number Catalog Number Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified. ISO 15223-1 Medical devices – symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling, and information to be supplied – Part 1: General requirements 5.1.6
Symbol for Serial Number Serial Number Indicates the manufacturer’s serial number so that a specific medical device can be identified. ISO 15223-1 Medical devices – symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling, and information to be supplied – Part 1: General requirements 5.1.7
Symbol for Batch code, date code, or lot code type of control number Batch code, date code, or lot code type of control number Indicates manufacturer's batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified. ISO 15223-1 Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General Requirements 5.1.5
Symbol for European community authorized representative European community authorized representative Indicates the authorized representative in the European community. ISO 15223-1 Medical devices - symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied 5.1.2
Symbol for Conformité Européene Notified Body Reference No.: 2797 Conformité Européene Notified Body Reference No.: 2797 Indicates European technical conformity and identification of notified body responsible for implementation of the procedures set out in Annexes II, IV, V, and VI. _
Symbol for CE marking CE marking Signifies European technical conformity. _
Symbol for UK Conformity Assessed UK Conformity Assessed Mark that indicates conformity with the applicable requirements for products sold within Great Britain. The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Symbol for UK Conformity Assessed with Notified Body Number UK Conformity Assessed with approved Body Number Mark, including the approved body number, that indicates conformity with the applicable requirements for products sold within Great Britain. The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Symbol for Medical Device Medical Device Indicates the item the label is adhered to is categorized as a medical device per the MDR, Annex 1, 23.2, q. EU MDR EU MDR Annex I, 23.2 (q)
Symbol for UDI UDI Unique device identifier. This symbol is optional and is used when there are multiple data carriers on a label. ISO 15223-1:2021 5.7.10
Symbol for Caution Caution Indicates that caution is necessary when operating the device or control close to where the symbol is placed.  
Symbol for Refer to instruction manual/booklet Refer to instruction manual/booklet Follow instructions for use (used in accordance with IEC 60601-1). IEC 60601-1
Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance D.2-10
Symbol for Consult instructions for use Consult instructions for use Indicates that the operating instructions should be considered when operating the device or control close to where the symbol is placed. ISO 15223-1 Medical devices – symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling, and information to be supplied – Part 1: General requirements 5.4.3
Symbol for Recycle: Electronic Equipment Recycle: Electronic Equipment Do not throw in trash. BS EN 50419 Marking of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in accordance with Directive 2012/19/EU for the Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Directive 2006/66/EC on Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators Annex IX
Symbol for Historic WEEE Historic WEEE Historic WEEE (trash can) without bar. No bar signifies products made before 2005. _
Symbol for Electrostatic sensitive devices Electrostatic sensitive devices Indicates packages containing electrostatic sensitive devices, or identifies a device or a connector that has not been tested for immunity to electrostatic discharge. IEC 60417 Graphical Symbols For Use On Equipment 5134
Symbol for Caution hot Caution hot Indicates that the marked item can be hot and should not be touched without taking care. ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use on equipment 5041
Symbol for ETL (electronic Testing Laboratories) certification mark ETL (electronic Testing Laboratories) certification mark Proof product complies to North American safety standards. _
Symbol for UL Classified Canada and US UL Classified Canada and US Certification mark.  
Symbol for UL recognized component part UL recognized component part UL recognized component mark for Canada and the United States _
Symbol for Canadian Standard Association Certification Mark Canadian Standard Association Certification Mark CSA certification mark signifying that the product complies with the applicable CSA and ANSI/UL requirements and is authorized for use in Canada and the US. _
Symbol for TUV Rhineland of North America TUV Rhineland of North America TUV Rhineland of North America. The “C” and US” indicators signify that the product has been evaluated to the applicable CSA and ANSI/UL standards for use in Canada and the US, respectively. _
Symbol for TUV, SUD, Canada & USA TUV, SUD, Canada & USA TUV mark applied to labels where the product has been certified to Technischer Überwachungsverein. "C" demonstrates an electrical product has been successfully tested and certified by a Certification Body accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). _
Symbol for InMetro (Brazil) TUV InMetro (Brazil) TUV Brazilian equipment and electrical components approval _
Symbol for InMetro (Brazil) NCC InMetro (Brazil) NCC Signifies product has been assessed and certified to ABNT ISO/IEC 17065 and ABNT ISO / IEC 17021-1. _
Symbol for China Compulsory Certificate mark ('CCC Mark') China Compulsory Certificate mark (“CCC Mark”) A compulsory safety mark for compliance to Chinese national standards for many products sold in the People’s Republic of China. _
Symbol for China Pollution Control (10) China Pollution Control (10) Pollution Control Logo. (Applies to all parts/products listed in the China RoHS disclosure table. May not appear on the exterior of some parts/products because of space limitations.) ISO 7000: Graphical symbols for use on equipment 1135
Symbol for China RoHs, color-black Symbol, China RoHs, color-black China RoHs "e" indicates that the product contains less than the maximum concentration value of six hazardous substances. _
Symbol for Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) Indicates C-Tick-Regulatory Compliance Mark for Australia and New Zealand Device complies with relevant Australian and New Zealand regulations for electronic devices. AS/NZS3820
Symbol for Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation To indicate generally elevated, potentially hazardous, levels of non-ionizing radiation, or to indicate equipment or systems e.g. in the medical electrical area that include RF transmitters or that intentionally apply RF electromagnetic energy for diagnosis or treatment. IEC 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment — Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance — Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility — Requirements and tests 5.1.1
Symbol for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of conformity Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of conformity FCC—Tested to Federal Communications Commission requirements. Device complies with relevant FCC regulations for electronic devices. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of conformity 21 Part 15
Symbol for Magnetic resonance environment unsafe Magnetic resonance environment unsafe Indicates the system is an item that is known to pose hazards in all MR environments. ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials) ASTM F2503
Symbol for Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code) Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code). Protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water. IEC 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance D.3-2
Symbol for Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code) Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code). Protected against solid objects over 12mm and direct sprays of water up to 15 degrees from the vertical. IEC 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance D.3-2
Symbol for Temperature limit Temperature limit Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed. ISO 15223-1 Medical devices – symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling, and information to be supplied – Part 1: General requirements 5.3.7
Symbol for Humidity limitation Humidity limitation Indicates the range of humidity to which the medical device can be safely exposed. ISO 15223-1 Medical devices – symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling, and information to be supplied – Part 1: General requirements 5.3.8
Symbol for Atmospheric pressure limitations Atmospheric pressure limitations Indicates the range of atmospheric pressure to which the medical device can be safely exposed. ISO 15223-1 Medical devices – symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling, and information to be supplied – Part 1: General requirements 5.3.9
Symbol for Fragile handle with care Fragile handle with care Indicates a medical device that can be broken or damaged if not handled carefully. ISO 15223-1 Medical devices – symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling, and information to be supplied – Part 1: General requirements 5.3.1
Symbol for Keep dry Keep dry Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture. ISO 15223-1 Medical devices – symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling, and information to be supplied – Part 1: General requirements 5.3.4
Symbol for Corrugated recycles Corrugated recycles Shipping box is made of corrugated cardboard and should be recycled accordingly. _
Symbol for RESY – Recycling Symbol Paper recycle. _
Symbol for Stacking limit by number Stacking limit by number Do not stack over n high, where n represents the number on the label. ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment
Symbol for Do not use if packaging is damaged Do not use if packaging is damaged Do not use product if the packaging has been damaged. ISO 7000-2606 ISO 15223-1, Clause 5.2.8
Symbol for Maximum weight load Maximum weight load Indicates total weight of the equipment, including the safe working load. IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance 7.2.21
Symbol for Potential equalization terminal Potential equalization terminal Identifies potential equalization terminal. IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General requirements\nfor basic safety and essential performance D.1-8
Symbol for Defibrillation-proof type CF applied part Defibrillation-proof type CF applied part Identifies a defibrillation-proof type CF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1. IEC 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance D.1-27
Symbol for Type BF applied parts Type BF applied parts Identifies type BF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1. IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance D.1-20
Symbol for Class II Equipment Class II Equipment To identify equipment meeting the safety requirements specified for Class II equipment according to IEC 60536. IEC 60601, table D1-9
Symbol for Warning; Biological hazard Warning; Biological hazard To warn of biological hazard. ISO 7010 - Graphical symbols -- Safety colors\nand safety signs W009
Symbol for Warning; Laser beam Warning; Laser beam To warn of a laser beam. ISO 7010-W004
Symbol for Alternating current Alternating current Indicates on the rating plate, that the equipment is suitable for alternating current only, in order to identify appropriate terminals. ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use on equipment 5032
Symbol for Direct current (DC) Direct current (DC) To indicate on the rating plate that the equipment is suitable for direct current only; to identify relevant terminals. IEC 60417-5031
Symbol for disinfecting time N/A Indicates follow manufacturer’s instructions for disinfecting time. _
Symbol for disinfect transducer N\/A Indicates disinfect transducer. _
Symbol for handle with care N\/A Indicates handle with care. _
Symbol for Caution, static magnetic field hazard Caution, static magnetic field hazard Identifies areas with potentially hazardous static magnetic fields and forces in an installation. IEC 60417-6204
Symbol ON (power) "ON" (power) To indicate connection to the mains. ISO/IEC 13251
Symbol OFF (power) "OFF" (power) To indicate disconnection from the mains. ISO/IEC 13251
Symbol ON/OFF (power) "ON" / "OFF" To indicate connection to or disconnection from the mains. IEC 62288
Symbol for General Prohibition Sign General Prohibition Sign To signify a prohibited action. ISO 20023
Symbol for No Pushing No pushing To prohibit pushing against an object. ISO 24409-2:2014
Symbol for Gel Gel - -
Symbol for Sterilized using irradiation Sterilized using irradiation Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using irradiation. ISO 15223-1 Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General Requirements 5.2.4
Symbol for Sterilized using ethylene oxide Sterilized using ethylene oxide Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using ethylene oxide. ISO 15223-1 Medical devices Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General Requirements\n5.2.3
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