Patient instruction guides
These symbols may appear on your ACUVUE® contact lens package.
Symbol | Title | Description | Reference # |
|---|---|---|---|
Manufacturer | Indicates the medical device manufacturer, as defined in EU Directives 90/385/EEC, 93/42/EEC and 98/79/EC | 5.1.1 | |
Authorized Representative in European Community | Indicates the authorized representative in the European Community | 5.1.2 | |
Date of Manufacture | Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured | 5.1.3 | |
Use-by Date | Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used | 5.1.4 | |
Batch Code | Indicates the manufacturer's batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified | 5.1.5 | |
Importer | Indicates the entity importing the medical device into the locale | 5.1.8 | |
Sterilized Using Steam Heat | Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using steam heat | 5.2.5 | |
Do Not Use if Package is Damaged and Consult Instructions for Use | Do Not Use if Package is Damaged and Consult Instructions for Use | 5.2.8 | |
Single sterile barrier system | Indicates a Single Sterile Barrier System | 5.2.11 | |
Keep away from Sunlight | Indicates a medical device that needs protection from light sources | 5.3.2 | |
Do not re-use | Indicates a medical device that is intended for one use | 5.4.2 | |
Consult Instructions for Use | Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use | 5.4.3 | |
Caution | Indicates that caution is necessary when operating the device or control close to where the symbol is placed, or that the current situation needs operator awareness or operator action in order to avoid undesirable consequences | 5.4.4 | |
Contains Hazardous Substances | Indicates a medical device that contains substances that can be carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic (CMR), or substances with endocrine disrupting properties | 5.4.10 | |
Medical Device | Indicates the item is a medical device | 5.7.7 |