 | Catalog Number / "Reference"
This symbol immediately precedes the part number of the product.
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 | Batch Code / "Lot"
This symbol immediately precedes the lot number of the product. Highland Metals uses this for part traceability. |
 | Authorized Representative in the European Community / "EU Rep"
This symbol immediately precedes the name of our representative within the member states. |
 | Do Not Reuse / "Single Use Only"
Devices with this symbol are intended for single use. |
 | Use By / "Hourglass"
This symbol identifies that the part has a "Use by" date. The part should be used prior to the date located next to this symbol. Date format YYYY-MM-DD, i.e. 2018-03-08. |
 | Manufacturer / "Filled Factory"
Symbol for Manufacturer. May also include the date of manufacture in date format YYYY-MM-DD. |
 | Manufactured Date / "Open Factory"
Date of manufacture listed under or beside this symbol in YYYY-MM-DD format. Note: Used only when the "filled factory" symbol is not present. |
 | Consult Instructions for Use / "IFU Book"
For products with additional instructions inside the package. |
 | Consult electronic Instructions for Use
For products with additional instructions electronically. |
 | Caution/Warning
Consult Instructions for use for important cautionary information such as warnings and precautions not otherwise presented on the label. |
 | Keep away from Sunlight / "Sunlight Warning"
Used on elastics. Product may demonstrate reduced performance / longevity when exposed to sunlight. |
 | Contains latex or Presence of Natural Rubber Latex / "Latex Warning"
Used on latex elastics. |
 | Temperature Upper Limit
Controlled storage is required. Number indicated to the right is the max (highest) temperature at which device should be stored in, or exposed to. |
 | Temperature Lower Limit
Controlled storage is required. Number indicated to the left is the min (lowest) temperature at which device should be stored in, or exposed to. |
 | Temperature Limit
Controlled storage is required. Number indicated to lower left is the min (lowest) temperature, and number indicated to upper right is the max (highest) temperature at which the device should be stored in, or exposed to. |
 | Medical Device
This symbol indicates the product is a medical device. |
 | CE Mark
European Conformance to Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC |
2797 | Notified Body Identification Number
BSI Group The Netherlands B.V.
Say Building, John M. Keynesplein 9, 1066 EP Amsterdam, Netherlands |
 | Nickel and Chromium warning
Caution: Product contains Nickel and Chromium. To alert of the potential for allergic reactions to these known allergens. |
 | The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 / "Proposition 65"
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and other birth defects. |
 | For use or distribution by orthodontic professionals only. |
 | Datmatrix / "Barcode"
Manufacturer code use to contain traceability data of the particular part. |
 | UDI Datmatrix / "UDI Barcode"
Manufacturer Unique Device Identifier "UDI" code used to contain traceability data of the particular part to meet requirement of FDA CFR 820.120 |
 | Hook
Symbol used to identify brackets that have a hook. |
 | MR Safe
Symbol used to identify product is safe to wear during MRI. |
 | MR Conditional
Symbol used to identify product is safe to wear during MRI but may affect imaging if performed above the neck. |
 | Do Not Dispose in Household Trash
Used for products with batteries or electrical components, cords, chargers, etc. |
 | Sharp
Caution: package contains sharp object. |
 | Corrosive Warning (Class 8)
Used to denote a corrosive material which is a liquid or solid that causes full thickness destruction of human skin at the site of contact within a specified period of time. |
 | Non–Sterile / "Non–Sterile Triangle"
Not Used: Highland Metals products are only sold non–sterile, therefore do not need to distinguish from sterile. |
0086 | Notified Body Identification Number
BSI Healthcare
Kitemark Court, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, MK5 8PP, United Kingdom |
 | Chromium warning
Caution: Product contains Chromium. To alert of the potential for allergic reactions to these known allergens. |
PRODUCT LABEL SYMBOLS & WARNINGS
Doc. No. - REF.90.005.D
Effective Date: 2021-07-29 |