What is the symbol for sterile?
U.S. Federal Law restricts this device to sale on the order of a physician only. The EO indicates a method of sterilization by Ethylene Oxide. The R after “Sterile” indicates a method of sterilization using irradiation. The thermometer icon indicates a method of sterilization using dry heat or steam.
What does the symbol 2 mean?
In math, the squared symbol (2) is an arithmetic operator that signifies multiplying a number by itself. The “square” of a number is the product of the number and itself. Multiplying a number by itself is called “squaring” the number.
What is the medical symbol called?
The caduceus
The caduceus, a staff with two snakes coiled around it, is the official insignia of the United States Medical Corps, Navy Pharmacy Division, and the Public Health Service. The caduceus is also the magic wand carried by Hermes (the Romans knew him as Mercury), the messenger of the gods.
How do you package sterile instruments?
Heavy instrument sets require thicker packaging. Place corner protectors or tray liners between the instrument set and packaging to reduce holes that occur when instrument sets with sharp corners cut the wrapper. Place transport trays under the instrument set to facilitate handling after sterilization and avoid tears.
How do you identify sterile single-use equipment?
The following symbol is found on packaging which identifies it as single use, disposable. It is national and local policy to move away from local decontamination methods (e.g. in primary care practice). In the first instance, sterile single-use disposable equipment is the optimal choice.
What does the hourglass symbol mean on packaging?
Relates to product shelf life. This hourglass means our product has an expiration date of 3 years from its production date and that it must not be used after said date. Date of manufacture. Indicates the month and year of production and from when the expiration date must be counted.