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Do Not Resterilise — Meaning & Usage

Indicates that a medical device must not be sterilised again.

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

Indicates that a medical device must not be sterilised again. Check the device’s instructions alongside its sterile status.

Before using this resource

  1. Check the device’s instructions alongside its sterile status.
  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

Do not resterilise and do not reuse are different instructions.

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Useful to know

What should I check before using Do Not Resterilise?

Do not resterilise and do not reuse are different instructions. Check the device’s instructions alongside its sterile status.

Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?

Use the responsible organisation’s specification and any applicable licensing terms. A reference image does not establish product approval.

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