ISO 25841:2017

Female condoms — Requirements and test methods

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).

Préservatifs féminins — Exigences et méthodes d'essai

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 13-Aug-2017
• ICS: 11.200 - Birth control. Mechanical contraceptives
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 157 - Non-systemic contraceptives and STI barrier prophylactics
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 157/WG 18 - Female condoms and diaphragms
• Current Stage: 9093 - International Standard confirmed
• Completion Date: 07-Dec-2023

Relations

• Amended By: ISO 25841:2017/Amd 1:2020 - Female condoms — Requirements and test methods — Amendment 1
• Effective Date: 25-Dec-2021
• Revises: ISO 25841:2014 - Female condoms — Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 31-May-2014

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 25841
Third edition
2017-08
Female condoms — Requirements and
test methods
Préservatifs féminins — Exigences et méthodes d’essai
Reference number
ISO 25841:2017(E)
©
ISO 2017

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ISO 25841:2017(E)

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ISO 25841:2017(E)

Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vii
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Quality verification . 5
5 Lot size . 6
6 Design . 6
6.1 General . 6
6.2 Product insertion feature . 6
6.3 Retention features . 7
6.4 Lubrication . 7
6.5 Dimensions . 8
6.5.1 Length. 8
6.5.2 Width . 8
6.5.3 Thickness . 8
6.6 Risk assessment . 8
7 Barrier properties . 9
8 Biocompatibility .
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