Abstract

ISO 7439:2002 is applicable to single-use copper-bearing intra-uterine contraceptive devices and their insertion instruments.

ISO 7439:2002 is not applicable to intra-uterine contraceptive devices consisting only of a plastics body and intra-uterine contraceptive devices whose primary purpose is to release progestogens.

Some aspects of ISO 7439:2002 are applicable to medicated intra-uterine devices and intra-uterine devices that do not contain copper.