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Medical Device Caution — Meaning & Usage

Flags the need for caution and relevant information in a medical device’s instructions.

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

Flags the need for caution and relevant information in a medical device’s instructions. Keep the caution connected to the applicable warning information.

Before using this resource

  1. Keep the caution connected to the applicable warning information.
  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

An exclamation triangle does not identify a specific chemical hazard.

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Useful to know

What should I check before using Medical Device Caution?

An exclamation triangle does not identify a specific chemical hazard. Keep the caution connected to the applicable warning information.

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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