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Do Not Reuse — Single Use — Meaning & Usage

The crossed-out 2 indicates that a medical device is intended for a single use.

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

The crossed-out 2 indicates that a medical device is intended for a single use. Check the single-use instruction for the actual device.

Before using this resource

  1. Check the single-use instruction for the actual device.
  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

This is not a plastic resin code, and it does not mean use twice.

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Useful to know

What should I check before using Do Not Reuse — Single Use?

This is not a plastic resin code, and it does not mean use twice. Check the single-use instruction for the actual device.

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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