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