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ASTM D 4774 : 2011 : EDT 1

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Standard Specification for User Applied Drug Labels in Anesthesiology
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

07-06-2016

Language(s)

English

Published date

04-01-2011

CONTAINED IN VOL. 15.10, 2018 Defines the size, color and pattern, and type used on labels applied to unlabeled syringes filled by the users or their agents to identify the drug content.

1.1 This specification covers the size, color, pattern, and type used on labels applied to unlabeled syringes filled by the users or their agents to identify the drug content. This specification is not intended to cover labels applied by the drug manufacturer.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the recommended values. The use of inch-pound system values, not being exact equivalents, may result in nonconformance with the standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

FIG. 1 Standard Background Colors for User Applied Syringe Drug Labels

FIG. 2 Label for an Antagonist Drug

FIG. 3 Reversed Plate Printing Used to Identify
"SUCCINYLcholine," "EPINEPHrine," and Beta Blockers,
"ESMOlol," "LABATolol," and "METOprolol"


NoteBold upper-case type is shown for first or first and second syllables of the drug name.

FIG. 4 Optional Printing

FIG. 5 Drug Name and Dosage

FIG. 6 Alternative Label Showing Concentration in Percent and mg/mL

Committee
F 02
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
3
ProductNote
Reconfirmed EDT 1
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

ASTM D 6398 : 2008 : R2014 Standard Practice to Enhance Identification of Drug Names on Labels (Withdrawn 2022)

ASTM D 996 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments

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