Instructions For Use (IFU)

In this table of contents for an IFU, we indicate in which chapters relevant information can be found. Below that is an explanation of the relevant fields, which are indicated with the GS1 Data Source ID in the image.

Atttibutes on Instructions for Use (IFU) 

GS1 Data Source ID 

BMS ID 

Explanation 

Tip 

Meaning of symbol and (code to be entered) 

5214 

7110 

Required Education or Training Type Code 

Indication of whether training or education by the user is required to use/handle/operate the product: 

Safe use (SAFE_USE) 

Reprocessing product (REPROCESSING_PRODUCT) 
Other (OTHER) 

5216 

7103 

Pre-cleaning Indicator 

Indication of whether the product requires additional pre-cleaning (TRUE or FALSE) 

5215 

7106 

Cleaning Disinfection Process Code 

Indication of the process type for cleaning or disinfection: 

Automated(AUTOMATED) 

Manual (MANUAL) 

Automated or manual (AUTOMATED_MANUAL) 
To be indicated in combination with ‘Product Cleaning Type Code’ or ‘Product Disinfection Type Code’. 
 

5217 

7104 

Product Cleaning Type Code 

Indication of the type of cleaning/detergent for the (pre-)cleaning of the product 
Alkaline detergent (ALKALINE_DETERGENT) 

Brushing (internal) (BRUSHING_INTERNAL) 

Brushing (external) (BRUSHING_EXTERNAL) 

Soaking (SOAKING) 

Mild alkaline detergent (MILD_ALKALINE_DETERGENT) 

PH neutral/enzymatic detergent (PH_NEUTRAL_ENZYMATIC_DETERGENT) 

Flushing (FLUSHING) 

Water rinsing (WATER_RINSING) 

Ultrasonication (ULTRASONICATION) 

5218 

7108 

Product Disinfection Type Code 

Indication of the type of disinfection for the disinfection of the product 

Glutaraldehyde (GLUTARALDEHYDE) 

Peracetic acid (PERACETIC_ACID 

Thermal disinfection (THERMAL_DISINFECTION) 

3614 

3820 

Temperature activity code 

Indication of the specified temperature for storage or sterilisation. 

During storage or handling (STORAGE_HANDLING) 

Sterilisation (STERILISATION) 

3399 

3587 

Handling Instructions Code Reference 

Aanduiding voor de opslaginformatie 

Store at Room Temperature (SRT) 

Store in freezer (FPC) 

Refrigeration Required (11) 

3608 

3826 / 3827 

Minimum Temperature 

Indication of the minimum temperature for storage handling in Celsius degrees  
OR 
Indication of the minimum sterilisation temperature in Celsius degrees 

3599 

3820 / 3821 

Maximum Temperature 

Indication of the maximum temperature for storage handling in Celsius degrees  
OR 
Indication of the maximum sterilisation temperature in Celsius degrees 

 

7011 

8599 

Minimum Process Temperature Timespan 

Indication of the minimum time in which the product can be processed without affecting product safety or quality in relation the the sterilisation temperature 

7012 

8602 

Maximum Process Temperature Timespan 

Indication of the maximum time in which the product can be processed without affecting product safety or quality in relation the the sterilisation temperature 

5223 

7112 

Resistance to a Surface Tension Reducing Agent Indicator 

Indication whether the product is resistant to a surface tension reducing agent  
(TRUE or FALSE) 

5254 

7176 

Waste Code 

Indication of the type of waste that is created from the product: 

Chemical waste (CHEMICAL_WASTE) 

Hazardous medical waste (HAZARDOUS_MEDICAL_WASTE) 

Recyclable waste (RECYCLABLE_WASTE) 

Residual waste (RESIDUAL_WASTE) 

Sharp medical objects (SHARP_MEDICAL_OBJECTS)