On 2019-01-31 15:25, Scott Nelson wrote:

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On Jan 31, 2019, at 4:17 PM, Brian Inglis wrote: Device expiration date is specified as ISO: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?n=se21.8.801_118 "Title 21 → Chapter I → Subchapter H → Part 801 → Subpart A → §801.18 Title 21: Food and Drugs PART 801—LABELING Subpart A—General Labeling Provisions §801.18 Format of dates provided on a medical device label. ... (a) In general. Whenever the label of a medical device includes a printed expiration date, date of manufacture, or any other date intended to be brought to the attention of the user of the device, the date must be presented in the following format: The year, using four digits; followed by the month, using two digits; followed by the day, using two digits; each separated by hyphens. For example, January 2, 2014, must be presented as 2014-01-02. ... [78 FR 58818, Sept. 24, 2013]” Yeah, but the exception is rather large: (b) Exceptions. (1) A combination product that properly bears a National Drug Code (NDC) number is not subject to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section.

Why I restricted my statement to "Device expiration date" -- Take care. Thanks, Brian Inglis, Calgary, Alberta, Canada This email may be disturbing to some readers as it contains too much technical detail. Reader discretion is advised.