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Consult Instructions for Use — Meaning & Usage

Directs the user to the medical device’s instructions for use.

Reference authority
ISO symbols — Boston Scientific reference glossary
Programme / market
International
Mark type
Medical device symbol
Artwork access
See source requirements
Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

Directs the user to the medical device’s instructions for use. Make sure the referenced instructions are available for this device and market.

Before using this resource

  1. Make sure the referenced instructions are available for this device and market.
  2. Match the symbol, any accompanying value and the applicable market to the approved product or packaging specification.
  3. Keep the source reference and selected artwork with the proof for the final reviewer.

A detail worth checking

It is distinct from the cosmetics hand-and-book symbol and from a mandatory blue instruction sign.

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Useful to know

What should I check before using Consult Instructions for Use?

It is distinct from the cosmetics hand-and-book symbol and from a mandatory blue instruction sign. Make sure the referenced instructions are available for this device and market.

Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?

This image is an identification reference. Use the responsible organisation’s current specification and artwork route for production use.

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The mark is one part of the proof.

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