BS ISO 27185:2012

This standard BS ISO 27185:2012 Cardiac rhythm management devices. Symbols to be used with cardiac rhythm management device labels, and information to be supplied. General requirements is classified in these ICS categories:

• 01.080.20 Graphical symbols for use on specific equipment
• 11.040.40 Implants for surgery, prosthetics and orthotics

This International Standard specifies requirements for the use of symbols conveying information on the safe and effective use of cardiac rhythm management medical devices. Table 1 gives a list of existing symbols that comply with the requirements of this International Standard.

This International Standard is applicable to, and limited to, symbols for cardiac rhythm management medical devices that can be marketed globally. These symbols can be used on the devices themselves or their labelling.

NOTE Other standards specify additional symbols that are applicable to particular kinds or groups of devices or to particular situations. Examples of such sources are identified in the Bibliography. This listing is not exhaustive.