11.200 - Birth control. Mechanical contraceptives

This document specifies the minimum requirements and test methods for fallopian rings used for tubal occlusion in women for permanent contraception. This document does not address the applicator or other accessories used to place the fallopian rings.

This document specifies a method of assessing the effect or compatibility of an additional or personal lubricant with lubricated male natural rubber latex condoms. It also applies to topical medicines and any other substances that come into contact with such condoms. It describes the measurement of changes in physical properties of the condoms after exposure to the test substance (i.e. lubricant, topical medicine, etc.) and specifies the pass/fail criteria for such changes. This document is not ...view more

This document gives guidance on the procedures for sample preparation for determining bursting volume and pressure and testing male condoms for freedom from holes.

ISO 11249:2018 provides guidance on the design and conduct of clinical studies to determine the performance characteristics of new intrauterine devices. It also provides advice on the analysis of data when the study is completed, as well as interpretation of these results by manufacturers, researchers and regulatory bodies. ISO 11249:2018 is intended to ensure the scientific conduct of the clinical investigation and the credibility of the clinical investigation results, and to assist sponsors, m...view more

ISO 16038:2017 provides guidance on using ISO 4074 and ISO 23409 and addresses quality issues to be considered during the development, manufacture, quality verification and procurement of condoms. It encompasses the aspects of quality management systems in the design, manufacture and delivery of condoms with an emphasis on performance, safety and reliability. Male condoms are either made from essentially natural rubber latex, in which case the requirements of ISO 4074 are applicable, or from syn...view more

ISO 25841:2017 specifies the minimum requirements and test methods for female condoms that are supplied to consumers for contraceptive purposes and for assisting in the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

ISO 29943-1:2017 is intended to help in the design, execution, analysis and interpretation of clinical function studies conducted in accordance with the requirements of ISO 23409 for male synthetic condoms. These clinical studies compare the performance of a new male condom to an established male condom during vaginal intercourse (not anal intercourse). In particular, these studies are designed to assess acute failure events during use (i.e. clinical slippage and clinical breakage). ISO 29943-1:...view more

ISO 29943-2:2017 is intended to help in the design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of clinical function studies conducted in accordance with the requirements of ISO 25841 for female condoms. These clinical studies compare the performance of a new female condom to an established female condom during vaginal intercourse (not anal intercourse). In particular, these studies are designed to assess acute failure events during use. ISO 29943-2:2017 also provides direction on the analysis of da...view more

This International Standard specifies requirements and test methods for male condoms made from
natural rubber latex.

ISO 4074:2015 specifies requirements and test methods for male condoms made from natural rubber latex.

ISO 4074:2015 specifies requirements and test methods for male condoms made from natural rubber latex.

This International Standard specifies requirements and tests for single-use, copper-bearing contraceptive
intrauterine devices (IUDs) and their insertion instruments.
It is not applicable to IUDs consisting only of a plastics body or whose primary purpose is to release
progestogens.
NOTE Some aspects of this International Standard can be applicable to medicated intrauterine devices and
IUDs not containing copper.

ISO 7439:2015 specifies requirements and tests for single-use, copper-bearing contraceptive intrauterine devices (IUDs) and their insertion instruments.
It is not applicable to IUDs consisting only of a plastics body or whose primary purpose is to release progestogens.

ISO 7439:2015 specifies requirements and tests for single-use, copper-bearing contraceptive intrauterine devices (IUDs) and their insertion instruments. It is not applicable to IUDs consisting only of a plastics body or whose primary purpose is to release progestogens.

ISO 8009:2014 specifies the minimum requirements and test methods to be used for reusable diaphragms made from natural rubber and silicone rubber. These diaphragms are intended for contraceptive use.

ISO 29942:2011 specifies the minimum requirements and test methods for prophylactic dams used to assist in the prevention of sexually transmitted infections.

ISO 23409:2011 specifies the minimum requirements and the test methods applicable to male condoms produced from synthetic materials or blends of synthetic materials and natural rubber latex which are used for contraceptive purposes and to aid in the prevention of sexually transmitted infections.

ISO 29941:2010 specifies a test method to determine the release of N-nitrosamines from condoms made from natural rubber latex. The method can also be used for other products such as probe covers, prophylactic dams, female condoms and condoms made from synthetic materials, although there was no experience of testing such products at the time of publication.