We have published this leaflet to help clarify the term 'single-use' and the symbol that is used by manufacturers to designate a medical device as single-use.
We have more detailed information in our publication 'Single-use Medical Devices: Implications and consequences of reuse' DB 2006(04) v2.0
Permission to reproduce section 4.2 from BS EN 980: 2003 (E) is granted by BSI. British Standards can be obtained from:
BSI Customer Services
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London W4 4AL
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This is a reissue of a leaflet originally produced in 2006.
Single-use leaflet 
