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Standardising graphical symbols.

Richard Moore¹

¹EUCOMED, European Medical Device Industry Association, Brussels, Belgium. eucomed@eucomed.be

Medical Device Technology

|August 12, 2004

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A revised version of ISO 7000, the international standard for graphical symbols, has been published. This update ensures symbols remain relevant and effective for clear communication across industries.

Area of Science:

Information Design
Technical Standards

Background:

ISO 7000 provides a standardized set of graphical symbols for use on equipment.
Effective symbol design is crucial for user safety and operational efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To announce and briefly discuss the publication of a revised version of ISO 7000.
To highlight the importance of updated graphical symbols in technical documentation.

Main Methods:

Review of the published ISO 7000 revision.
Analysis of changes and their implications for symbol usage.

Main Results:

A new version of ISO 7000 is now available.
The revision likely includes updated or new graphical symbols.

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Conclusions:

The updated ISO 7000 standard is essential for maintaining clear and consistent graphical symbol communication.
Adherence to the revised standard supports international harmonization in equipment labeling.