prEN ISO 11979-4
(Main)Ophthalmic implants - Intraocular lenses - Part 4: Labelling and information (ISO/DIS 11979-4:2025)
Ophthalmic implants - Intraocular lenses - Part 4: Labelling and information (ISO/DIS 11979-4:2025)
ISO 11979-4:2008 specifies the labelling requirements for intraocular lenses (IOLs) and the information to be provided within or on the packaging.
Ophthalmische Implantate - Intraokularlinsen - Teil 4: Etikettierung und Information (ISO/DIS 11979-4:2025)
Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen an die Etikettierung von Intraokularlinsen (IOLs) und die in oder auf deren Verpackung anzugebenden Informationen fest.
ANMERKUNG Dieses Dokument versucht, die weltweit bestehenden Anforderungen an die Etikettierung von Intraokularlinsen zu harmonisieren. Nationale Anforderungen können jedoch zusätzliche Regelungen enthalten.
Implants ophtalmiques - Lentilles intraoculaires - Partie 4: Étiquetage et informations (ISO/DIS 11979-4:2025)
L'ISO 11979-4:2008 spécifie les exigences relatives à l'étiquetage des lentilles intraoculaires (LIO), ainsi que les informations à fournir dans leur emballage ou sur celui-ci.
Očesni vsadki (implantati) - Intraokularne leče - 4. del: Označevanje in informacije (ISO/DIS 11979-4:2025)
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2025
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 11979-4:2009/A1:2013
Očesni vsadki (implantati) - Intraokularne leče - 4. del: Označevanje in informacije
(ISO/DIS 11979-4:2025)
Ophthalmic implants - Intraocular lenses - Part 4: Labelling and information (ISO/DIS
11979-4:2025)
Ophthalmische Implantate - Intraokularlinsen - Teil 4: Etikettierung und Information
(ISO/DIS 11979-4:2025)
Implants ophtalmiques - Lentilles intraoculaires - Partie 4: Étiquetage et informations
(ISO/DIS 11979-4:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 11979-4
ICS:
11.040.70 Oftalmološka oprema Ophthalmic equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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ISO/TC 172/SC 7
Ophthalmic implants — Intraocular
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lenses —
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Part 4: 2025-03-24
Labelling and information
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2025-05-19
Implants ophtalmiques — Lentilles intraoculaires —
Partie 4: Étiquetage et informations
ICS: 11.040.70
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Ophthalmic implants — Intraocular
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Labelling and information
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Implants ophtalmiques — Lentilles intraoculaires —
Partie 4: Étiquetage et informations
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Labelling, instruction for use and labels . 1
4.1 General .1
4.2 Labelling .1
4.3 Instruction for Use .3
4.4 Self-adhesive label .5
5 Patient information materials . 5
5.1 General .5
5.2 Patient information leaflets (PIL) . .6
5.3 Patient implant card (PIC) .6
6 Use of symbols . 6
Bibliography . 7
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ISO/DIS 11979-4.2:2025(en)
Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 172, Optics and photonics, Subcommittee SC 7,
Ophthalmic optics and instruments.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 11979-4:2008), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— normative references have been updated and retired standards have been removed or replaced;
— Table 1 has been updated with additional information to be included in the packaging; e.g. expiration
date on primary package
— instructions for use has been extended with the minimum requirements of the device description
including the abbreviations for the applicable SVIOL category according to ISO 11979-7:2024
— information can be provided electronically if national regulations allow.
A list of all parts in the ISO 11979 series can be found on the ISO website.
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ISO/DIS 11979-4.2:2025(en)
Introduction
This document contains requirements and guidance for the labelling of intraocular lenses and the
information supplied with them.
[2]
Labelling requirements for medical devices in general are given in ISO 20417. However, in order to ensure
correct and necessary information to the ophthalmic surgeon, some additional information is required
for intraocular lenses. This information concerns technical and optical data as well as information about
materials used.
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DRAFT International Standard ISO/DIS 11979-4.2:2025(en)
Ophthalmic implants — Intraocular lenses —
Part 4:
Labelling and information
1 Scope
This document specifies the labelling requirements for intraocular lenses (IOLs) and the information to be
provided within or on the packaging.
NOTE This document attempts to harmonize the recognized labelling requirements for IOLs throughout the
world. However, there can be additional national requirements.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 11979-1, Ophthalmic implants — Intraocular lenses — Part 1: Vocabulary
ISO 11979-7:2024, Ophthalmic implants — Intraocular lenses — Part 7: Clinical investigations of intraocular
lenses for the correction of aphakia
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 11979-1 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
4 Labelling, instruction for use and labels
4.1 General
New categories and clinical requirements for SVIOLs were introduced in ISO11979-7:2024. ISO 11979-4
standard is updated to reflect these requirements also in labelling.
The SVIOL category and subcategory according to ISO 11979-7:2024 may only be used in product labelling
once ISO 11979-7:2024 is fulfilled. In that case a defocus curve according to chapter 4.3 shall be provided in
the instructions for use.
4.2 Labelling
Table 1 lists the minimal information that shall be included with the labelling of IOLs and location on the
packaging where labelling shall be presented. It further lists information that shall be given in applicable cases.
The information may be supplied electronically where regulations allow.
ISO/DIS 11979-4.2:2025(en)
Table 1 — Information that shall be included with the packaging of IOLs
Primary package
Protective
a
Item Information and/or additional Comments
packaging
wrapping(s)
1 Name or trade name of the X X The manufacturer's logotype may be
b
manufacturer added.
2 Address of the manufacturer X For instance the address identical to
and country of manufacture approval certificate, ISO 13485 certif-
icate.
3 Trade name and/or model X X
designation of the product
4 Details strictly necessary for X X Example for primary package: “IOL”
the user to identify the device
Example for protective packaging:
and content of the packaging
“contains 1 monofocal posterior
chamber IOL preloaded in a single use
injector.”
Symbols may be used.
5 Batch code or serial number X X Symbols may be used.
d
6 The word “STERILE” X X Symbols may be used.
7 Identification of the sterile X Symbols may be used.
packaging layer if the packag-
ing system consists of more
than one packaging layer
8 Method of sterilization X Symbols may be used.
9 The statement “Do not rest- X S
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