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Description of symbols used in this booklet
Warnings
Text marked with a warning symbol must be read before using the device.
Manufacturer
The device is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next
to the symbol. Indicates the medical device manufacturer, as defined in EU Regulation
2017/745.
CE mark
The device complies with all required EU regulations and directives.
The four digit number indicates the identification of the notified body.
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).
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM)
The device complies with electrical safety, EMC and radio spectrum requirements for
devices supplied to the Australian or New Zealand market.
IP code
Class of protection against harmful ingress of water and particulate matter according to
EN 60529.
IP6X indicates total dust protection.
IPX8 indicates the protection against the effects of continuous immersion in water.
Radio Frequency (RF) transmitter
Your hearing aid contains an RF transmitter.
Description of symbols used on the regulatory packaging label
Medical Device
The device is a medical device.
Keep dry
Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture.
Caution symbol
Consult instructions for use for warnings and cautions.
Catalog number
Indicates the manufacturer’s catalog 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.
Battery recycling symbol
Li-ion Battery recycling symbol.
Temperature limit
Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed.
Humidity limitation
Indicates the range of humidity to which the medical device can be safely exposed.
RFID
Indicates the presence of a passive radio-frequency identification tag incorporated into
the device for manufacturing and service purposes.
