- 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
Identifies a medical device supplied after a sterilisation process. Check the released sterile status and packaging specification.
Before using this resource
- Check the released sterile status and packaging specification.
- 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
Sterile status does not establish the sterilisation method or permit reuse.
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Useful to know
What should I check before using Sterile?
Sterile status does not establish the sterilisation method or permit reuse. Check the released sterile status and packaging specification.
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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