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Date of Manufacture — Meaning & Usage

Identifies when a medical device was manufactured.

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

What this mark means

Identifies when a medical device was manufactured. Use the actual manufacturing record and required date format.

Before using this resource

  1. Use the actual manufacturing record and required date format.
  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

A manufacture date is different from a use-by date.

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Useful to know

What should I check before using Date of Manufacture?

A manufacture date is different from a use-by date. Use the actual manufacturing record and required date format.

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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