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Caution
Indicates a situation that may result in serious, moderate or minor
injury.
Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use for
important cautionary information such as warnings and precautions
that cannot, for a variety of reasons, be presented on the medical
device itself.
Notice
Indicates possible damage to property.
Information
Additional information for better understanding of the device.
Manufacturer
Indicates the medical device manufacturer, as defined in the
EU Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and in EU Directives
90/385/EEC, 93/42/EEC and 98/79/EC.
Date of manufacture
Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured.
Electronic waste (WEEE)
Recycle hearing aids, accessories or batteries according to local
regulations. Hearing aid users can also return electronic waste to
their hearing care professional for disposal. Electronic equipment
covered by Directive 2012/19/EU on waste and electrical equipment
(WEEE).
Consult instructions for use
Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use.
Humidity limitation
Indicates the range of humidity to which the medical device can be
safely exposed.
Temperature limit
Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be
safely exposed.
Medical device
Indicates the item is a medical device
Catalogue number
Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that the medical
device can be identified.
Serial number
Indicates the manufacturer’s serial number so that a specific medical
device can be identified.
Lot number, batch code
Indicates the manufacturer’s batch code so that the batch or lot can
be identified.
CE mark
The device complies with all required EU regulations and directives.
The four digit number indicates the identification of the notified body.
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