Fda Medical Device Labeling Symbols

Symbols in medical device labeling can also convey important information.

Fda medical device labeling symbols.

Subpart a general labeling provisions 801 1 medical devices. Introduction to medical device labeling label vs. The final rule permits the use of symbols in all medical device labeling without adjacent explanatory text referred to as stand alone symbols if certain requirements are met. On june 15 2016 the fda issued its final rule that revised certain medical device and biological labeling regulations.

Use of symbols in labeling. Name and place of business of manufacturer packer or distributor. Food and drug administration fda develops and administers regulations under authority granted by laws passed by congress that. The use of symbols in medical device labeling final rule final rule including the requirement for a glossary only applies to symbols that are used to convey information required by or under.

Food and drug administration fda develops and administers regulations under authority granted by laws passed by congress that. However to be an effective means of communicating information it s critical that symbols on medical devices are. 801 3 definitions. Fda issues final rule on symbols in medical device labeling by suzanne hodsden the fda has released a final rule governing the use of symbols on device labeling that will allow manufacturers to use standalone symbols which have been in use overseas for years without adjacent explanatory text as long as certain conditions are met.

The rule finalizes the fda s 2013 proposed rule and affects biologics ivds and medical devices regulated by 21 cfr parts 660 801 and 809. Fda assumes that the labeling of each uniquely labeled medical device can communicate the same information using alone standsymbols or symbols with adjacent explanatory text. 801 4 meaning of intended uses. Adequate directions for use.

801 6 medical devices. Prominence of required label statements. The food and drug administration fda or the agency is issuing this final rule revising its medical device and certain biological product labeling regulations to explicitly allow for the optional.