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ASTM D4774 : 11e1

Standard Specification for User Applied Drug Labels in Anesthesiology

Standard Details

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

General Information

Status : Historical
Standard Type: Main
Document No: ASTM D4774 : 11e1
Document Year: 2011
Pages: 3
Edition: e1
  • Section Volume:
  • 15.10 Volume 15.10 Packaging; Primary Barrier Packaging; Cannabis
  • ICS:
  • 11.040.20 Transfusion, infusion and injection equipment

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