reference

15:23 Aug 26, 2010

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English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Instruments

English term or phrase: reference

"Always verify that the XXX® reference implanted is included in the table opposite. Only these references may be used for high flow rate / high pressure injection "

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product code

Helen Genevier

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liz askew

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product code

Explanation:
Without more context, my initial impression is that they are referring to the product code. Only some products in the range are suitable high flow rate situations and the appropriate ones are listed in the table opposite?.

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Note added at 9 hrs (2010-08-27 01:18:48 GMT)
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Sibsab's comment is a fair one and I agree with Liz too. I don't think that a native English speaker would use 'reference' as a synonym for product, though as Liz points out référence is used in that way in French. If it isn't a slightly inaccurate translation and was indeed written by a native English speaker, it may just be a slightly sloppy way of writing "Always verify that the XXX® product implanted is one of those whose reference codes are listed in the table opposite." I maintain though that the word reference evokes the idea of a code.

Helen Genevier
France
Local time: 08:02
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English

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36 mins peer agreement (net): +2

Reference

Reference information:
p.s. référence can also = item/product

in French (if this is a translation from the French).."reference" in English makes no sense to me here.

liz askew
United Kingdom
Native speaker of:

English

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Asker: Thank you, Liz. I wold like to select this entry as most helpful but I guess it needs to be provided as an answer, not comment.

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