- 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 has not undergone a sterilisation process. Follow the device’s preparation instructions.
Before using this resource
- Follow the device’s preparation instructions.
- Match the symbol, any accompanying value and the applicable market to the approved product or packaging specification.
- Keep the source reference and selected artwork with the proof for the final reviewer.
A detail worth checking
Non-sterile does not by itself instruct the user to sterilise the device.
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Useful to know
What should I check before using Non-Sterile?
Non-sterile does not by itself instruct the user to sterilise the device. Follow the device’s preparation instructions.
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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