Ophthalmic implants - Ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (ISO 15798:2022)

This document is applicable to ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs), a class of surgical invasive
medical devices with viscous and/or viscoelastic properties, intended for use during surgery in
the anterior segment of the human eye. OVDs are designed to create and maintain space, to protect
intraocular tissues and to manipulate tissues during surgery.
This document specifies requirements with regard to safety for the intended performance, design
attributes, preclinical and clinical evaluation, sterilization, product packaging, product labelling and
information supplied by the manufacturer of these devices.

Ophthalmische Implantate - Viskoelastische Substanzen (ISO 15798:2022)

Dieses Dokument ist anwendbar auf ophthalmische viskoelastische Substanzen, einer Klasse chirurgischer invasiver Medizinprodukte mit viskosen und/oder viskoelastischen Eigenschaften, die für den Einsatz bei chirurgischen Eingriffen im Vorderabschnitt des menschlichen Auges bestimmt sind. Viskoelastische Sub-stanzen wurden zur Schaffung und Aufrechterhaltung von Raum, zum Schutz der Intraokulargewebe und zur Manipulation von Gewebe während des chirurgischen Eingriffs entwickelt.
Mit Bezug auf die Sicherheit legt dieses Dokument Anforderungen für die beabsichtigte Funktion, Konstruktionsmerkmale, vorklinische und klinische Auswertungen, Sterilisation, Verpackung, Kennzeichnung und die Bereitstellung von Informationen durch den Hersteller dieser Produkte sowie für Prüfverfahren fest.

Implants ophtalmiques - Dispositifs ophtalmiques viscoélastiques (ISO 15798:2022)

Le présent document s'applique aux dispositifs ophtalmiques viscoélastiques (OVD), une catégorie de dispositifs médicaux invasifs de type chirurgical présentant des propriétés de viscosité et/ou de viscoélasticité, destinés à une utilisation en chirurgie dans le segment antérieur de l'œil humain. Les OVD sont conçus pour créer et maintenir de l'espace, pour protéger les tissus intraoculaires et manipuler les tissus au cours d'interventions chirurgicales.
Le présent document spécifie les exigences en matière de sécurité pour l'utilisation prévue, les caractéristiques de conception, l'évaluation préclinique et clinique, la stérilisation, l'emballage du produit, l'étiquetage du produit et les informations fournies par le fabricant de ces dispositifs.

Očesni vsadki (implantati) - Očesni kirurški pripomočki (ISO 15798:2022)

Ta dokument se uporablja za očesne kirurške pripomočke (OVD) (razred kirurško invazivnih medicinskih pripomočkov z viskoznimi in/ali viskoznoelastičnimi lastnostmi), ki so namenjeni za uporabo med operacijo v frontalnem segmentu človeškega očesa. Očesni kirurški pripomočki so namenjeni ustvarjanju in vzdrževanju prostora, zaščiti tkiv znotraj očesa in manipulaciji tkiva med operacijo. Ta dokument določa zahteve glede varnosti za predvidene lastnosti, atribute načrtovanja, predklinično in klinično vrednotenje, sterilizacijo, pakiranje izdelkov, označevanje izdelkov in informacije, ki jih dobavlja proizvajalec teh pripomočkov.

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Public Enquiry End Date
19-Feb-2021
Publication Date
14-Mar-2022
Technical Committee
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
18-Feb-2022
Due Date
25-Apr-2022
Completion Date
15-Mar-2022

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 15798:2022
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Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 15798:2013
SIST EN ISO 15798:2013/A1:2017
Očesni vsadki (implantati) - Očesni kirurški pripomočki (ISO 15798:2022)
Ophthalmic implants - Ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (ISO 15798:2022)
Ophthalmische Implantate - Viskoelastische Substanzen (ISO 15798:2022)

Implants ophtalmiques - Dispositifs ophtalmiques viscoélastiques (ISO 15798:2022)

Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 15798:2022
ICS:
11.040.70 Oftalmološka oprema Ophthalmic equipment
SIST EN ISO 15798:2022 en,fr,de

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN ISO 15798
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 11.040.70 Supersedes EN ISO 15798:2013, EN ISO
15798:2013/A1:2017
English Version
Ophthalmic implants - Ophthalmic viscosurgical devices
(ISO 15798:2022)

Implants ophtalmiques - Dispositifs ophtalmiques Ophthalmische Implantate - Viskoelastische

viscoélastiques (ISO 15798:2022) Substanzen (ISO 15798:2022)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 January 2022.

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European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references

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European foreword ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

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European foreword

This document (EN ISO 15798:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 172 "Optics

and photonics" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 170 “Ophthalmic optics” the

secretariat of which is held by DIN.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an

identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2022, and conflicting national standards shall

be withdrawn at the latest by August 2022.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of

patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This document supersedes EN ISO 15798:2013.

Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards

body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.

According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the

following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,

Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,

Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of

North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the

United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice

The text of ISO 15798:2022 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 15798:2022 without any modification.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 15798
Fourth edition
2022-01
Ophthalmic implants — Ophthalmic
viscosurgical devices
Implants ophtalmiques — Dispositifs ophtalmiques viscoélastiques
Reference number
ISO 15798:2022(E)
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Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................iv

1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2 Normative references ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3 Terms and definitions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

4 Intended performance ...................................................................................................................................................................................3

5 Design attributes .................................................................................................................................................................................................4

5.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

5.2 Characterization of the components ................................................................................................................................... 4

5.3 Characterization of the finished product........................................................................................................................ 4

5.3.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

5.3.2 Absolute complex viscosity ....................................................................................................................................... 5

5.3.3 Chemical and biological contaminants ........................................................................................................... 5

5.3.4 Concentration ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5

5.3.5 Elasticity .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

5.3.6 Molecular mass distribution .................................................................................................................................... 5

5.3.7 Osmolality ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

5.3.8 Particulates ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

5.3.9 pH ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

5.3.10 Refractive index .................................................................................................................................................................. 6

5.3.11 Shear viscosity ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6

5.3.12 Spectral transmittance ........................................................................................................................................... ...... 6

5.4 Usability ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

6 Design evaluation ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

6.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

6.2 Evaluation of biological safety .................................................................................................................................................. 7

6.2.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

6.2.2 Bacterial endotoxins test ............................................................................................................................................ 8

6.2.3 Clearance of residual OVD from the anterior chamber .................................................................... 8

6.2.4 Degradation and toxicokinetics ............................................................................................................................ 8

6.2.5 Evaluation of inflammation and intraocular pressure .................................................................... 8

6.3 Clinical evaluation ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8

6.3.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

6.3.2 Clinical investigation design .................................................................................................................................... 9

6.3.3 Corneal endothelial cell density ........................................................................................................................... 9

6.3.4 Postoperative inflammation .................................................................................................................................... 9

6.3.5 Post-operative intraocular pressure change .......................................................................................... 10

6.3.6 Adverse events .................................................................................................................................................................. 10

7 Sterilization ............................................................................................................................................................................................................10

8 Product stability ...............................................................................................................................................................................................11

9 Integrity and performance of the delivery system ......................................................................................................11

10 Packaging..................................................................................................................................................................................................................11

10.1 Protection from damage during storage and transport................................................................................. 11

10.2 Maintenance of sterility in transit ..................................................................................................................................... 11

11 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer ..........................................................................................................11

Annex A (normative) Intraocular implantation test .......................................................................................................................13

Annex B (informative) Patient numbers for clinical investigation of intraocular pressure ................16

Annex C (informative) Analyses of OVD clinical data .....................................................................................................................17

Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................19

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Foreword

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different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the

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patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of

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www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.

This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 172, Optics and photonics, Subcommittee

SC 7, Ophthalmic optics and instruments, in collaboration with the European Committee for

Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC 170, Ophthalmic optics, in accordance with the

Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).

This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition (ISO 15798:2013 and its Amendment,

ISO 15798:2013/Amd.1:2017), which has been technically revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:

a) Inclusion of applicable sections from ISO 14630 throughout the document, but removal of any

reference to that standard. It was further clarified that ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVD) are

no implant by their intended use but are likely to share some of the risks related to non-active

implants. Therefore, the following clauses and subclauses have been revised: Clauses 4 and 5, 6.1,

6.2.1, Clause 7. A new subclause 5.4 has been added.

b) minor clarifications in Clause 3 (3.3, 3.4) and addition of term surgical invasive medical device;

c) clarification in Clause 4 that a recommended removal procedure shall enable removal of the OVD as

completely as possible;
d) revised wording in 5.2 to align with defined terminology from Clause 3;
e) revised note in 5.3.2: narrowed recommended measuring range;
f) revised note in 5.3.8: more accurate description of the risk;

g) clarification that control OVD for the intraocular implantation test and the clinical investigation

shall be the same in both studies; therefore, the following subclauses have been revised: 6.1, 6.2.5,

6.3.2, and Annex A;

h) revised wording in 6.2.2 of this document to include ISO 15798:2013/Amd.1:2017 and guidance on

standard LAL-test;
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i) revised wording in 6.2.3 to address the potential risk of interaction of the OVD with fluorescence or

radioisotope labelling;

j) revised 6.3 to clarify requirement of a clinical evaluation, clarification of the clinical investigation

protocol, revision of the clinical investigation design, and additional standardization for evaluation

and reporting of result from the clinical investigation;

k) inclusion of reference to ISO 10993-7 for acceptable levels of ethylene oxide and ethylene

chlorohydrin in Clause 7;

l) packaging integrity has been specifically included into the scope of product stability Clause 8; in

addition, reference to ISO 14971 has been included into this clause;

m) “Do not use if sterile barrier is breached” has been aligned with the recommended wording from

ISO 15223-1 “Do not use if package is damaged”; in addition, molecular mass distribution has been

removed from the list of information to be supplied by the manufacturer in Table 1;

n) major revision of Annex A;

o) correction of a typo in the formula for calculating the minimum number of evaluable patients per

treatment group in Annex B.
p) Addition of new informative Annex C on analyses of OVD clinical data.

Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A

complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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Ophthalmic implants — Ophthalmic viscosurgical devices
1 Scope

This document is applicable to ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs), a class of surgical invasive

medical devices with viscous and/or viscoelastic properties, intended for use during surgery in

the anterior segment of the human eye. OVDs are designed to create and maintain space, to protect

intraocular tissues and to manipulate tissues during surgery.

This document specifies requirements with regard to safety for the intended performance, design

attributes, preclinical and clinical evaluation, sterilization, product packaging, product labelling and

information supplied by the manufacturer of these devices.
2 Normative references

The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content

constitutes requirements 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 10993-1, Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk

management process

ISO 10993-6, Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 6: Tests for local effects after implantation

ISO 10993-7, Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals

ISO 10993-9, Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 9: Framework for identification and

quantification of potential degradation products

ISO 10993-16, Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 16: Toxicokinetic study design for

degradation products and leachables

ISO 11135, Sterilization of health-care products — Ethylene oxide — Requirements for the development,

validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices

ISO 11137-1, Sterilization of health care products — Radiation — Part 1: Requirements for development,

validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices

ISO 11137-2, Sterilization of health care products — Radiation — Part 2: Establishing the sterilization dose

ISO 11137-3, Sterilization of health care products — Radiation — Part 3: Guidance on dosimetric aspects of

development, validation and routine control

ISO 11607-1, Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices — Part 1: Requirements for materials,

sterile barrier systems and packaging systems

ISO 13408-1, Aseptic processing of health care products — Part 1: General requirements

ISO 14155, Clinical investigation of medical devices for human subjects — Good clinical practice

ISO 14971, Medical devices — Application of risk management to medical devices

ISO 17665-1, Sterilization of health care products — Moist heat — Part 1: Requirements for the development,

validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices

ISO 22442-1, Medical devices utilizing animal tissues and their derivatives — Part 1: Application of risk

management
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ISO 22442-2, Medical devices utilizing animal tissues and their derivatives — Part 2: Controls on sourcing,

collection and handling

ISO 22442-3, Medical devices utilizing animal tissues and their derivatives — Part 3: Validation of the

elimination and/or inactivation of viruses and transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) agents

EN 1041, Information supplied by the manufacturer of medical devices
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:

— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
absolute complex viscosity
05,
* 22
 
′′′
ηη= () +()η
 
absolute value of complex viscosity (3.2)

Note 1 to entry: Absolute complex viscosity is expressed in pascal seconds (Pa·s).

3.2
complex viscosity
η* = η′− i · η′′

viscosity consisting of a viscous η′ and an elastic η′′ component where i is an imaginary number defined

0,5
by i = (−1)
3.3
delivery system

primary container in which the product is supplied and any additional components provided to

introduce the product into the eye
3.4
elasticity
G ’= σ /ε ·cosδ
0 0
tendency of a body to return to its original shape after having been deformed

Note 1 to entry: Elasticity is quantitatively defined as stress (the force generated within the body) divided by

strain (the change in dimensions of the body) multiplied by cosine of the phase lag between stress and strain.

Note 2 to entry: Elasticity is expressed in pascal (Pa).
3.5
lost to follow-up subject

subject for which the final post-operative case report form is overdue and who cannot be contacted

despite extensive written and telephone follow-ups to determine the final clinical outcome

Note 1 to entry: This category does not include subjects who have died.
3.6
ophthalmic viscosurgical device
OVD

generic term that includes a variety of materials with viscous and/or viscoelastic properties, which are

designed to create and maintain space, to protect intraocular tissues and to manipulate tissues during

surgery in the anterior segment of the human eye
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3.7
primary container
vial or syringe that contains the OVD
Note 1 to entry: This container forms part of the delivery system.
3.8
rheologically active component

compound or mixture of compounds in the finished OVD giving the product viscous and/or viscoelastic

properties
3.9
shear viscosity
tendency of a fluid to resist flow when subjected to stress

Note 1 to entry: Quantitatively, shear viscosity is the quotient of shear stress divided by shear rate in steady

shear flow.

Note 2 to entry: Shear viscosity is expressed in pascal seconds (Pa·s), traditionally in millipascal seconds (mPa·s).

Note 3 to entry: Shear rate is the velocity gradient in a flowing fluid, expressed in s (per second).

Note 4 to entry: The shear viscosity divided by the solution density gives the kinematic viscosity, which is a

measure of the viscosity of a fluid influenced by inertia (e.g. gravity).
3.10
sterile barrier

sealed packaging, containing the product and delivery system (3.3), which maintains sterility during

transport and storage
3.11
storage container

that part of the packaging intended to protect the device during transport and storage, containing the

sterile barrier
3.12
surgical invasive medical device

invasive device which penetrates inside the body through the surface of the body with the aid or in the

context of a surgical operation
3.13
viscoelasticity
characteristics of a fluid having both viscous and elastic properties

Note 1 to entry: The viscous modulus, G′′, is frequently called the loss modulus and the elastic modulus, G′, is

frequently called the storage modulus, both moduli are expressed in Pascal (Pa). The moduli can be combined to

show the elasticity of the OVD (see 5.3.5).
3.14
zero shear viscosity

plateau viscosity at vanishing shear rate in a log-log plot of viscosity versus shear rate

Note 1 to entry: Zero shear viscosity is expressed in pascal seconds (Pa·s), traditionally in millipascal seconds

(mPa·s), or as a logarithm of the zero shear viscosity.
4 Intended performance

OVDs are surgically invasive medical devices. They shall be compatible with the internal ocular

environment. Intended performance is primarily provided for by their viscous and/or viscoelastic

properties, which are designed to create and maintain space, to protect intraocular tissues and to

manipulate tissues during surgery in the anterior segment of the human eye. OVDs are used intra-

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operatively and intended to be removed at the end of surgery. The manufacturer shall describe any

performance characteristic to be provided for by the OVD. In addition, the manufacturer shall

particularly describe the intended way of application, the performance in protecting the corneal

endothelium, the intended time that the OVD resides in the anterior chamber of the eye, and the method

for removal. This method shall enable removal of the OVD as completely as possible.

In addition, the manufacturer shall describe and document the functional characteristics of the OVD in

terms of its:
a) chemical composition;
b) rheological properties.
5 Design attributes
5.1 General

The following subclauses are listing specific design attributes to be met for the intended performance.

Tests described therein are intended to apply when qualifying materials but not necessarily apply as a

routine quality assurance/control programme.

A risk assessment shall be performed in accordance with ISO 14971. OVD design attributes shall be

documented. Where any of the design attributes is not considered to be relevant, the reason shall be

documented and justified.
5.2 Characterization of the components

The manufacturer shall provide a description of the rheologically active component(s).

The manufacturer shall provide a description of each compound belonging to the rheologically active

component(s).
The raw materials use
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Očesni vsadki (implantati) - Očesni kirurški pripomočki (ISO/DIS 15798:2020)
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Ophthalmische Implantate - Viskoelastische Substanzen (ISO/DIS 15798:2020)

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Contents Page

Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................iv

1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2 Normative references ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3 Terms and definitions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

4 Intended performance ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

5 Design attributes .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

5.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

5.2 Characterization of the components .................................................................................................................................... 4

5.3 Characterization of the finished product ......................................................................................................................... 5

5.3.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

5.3.2 Absolute complex viscosity .................................................................................................................................... 5

5.3.3 Chemical and biological contaminants ......................................................................................................... 5

5.3.4 Concentration ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5

5.3.5 Elasticity .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

5.3.6 Molecular mass distribution .................................................................................................................................. 5

5.3.7 Osmolality .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

5.3.8 Particulates ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6

5.3.9 pH .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

5.3.10 Refractive index ................................................................................................................................................................ 6

5.3.11 Shear viscosity ................................................................................................................................................................... 6

5.3.12 Spectral transmittance ........................................................................................................................................... ..... 7

5.4 Usability ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

6 Design evaluation ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

6.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

6.2 E valuation of biological safety ................................................................................................................................................... 7

6.2.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

6.2.2 Bacterial endotoxins test .......................................................................................................................................... 8

6.2.3 Clearance of residual OVD from the anterior chamber .................................................................. 8

6.2.4 Degradation and toxicokinetics .......................................................................................................................... 8

6.2.5 Evaluation of inflammation and intraocular pressure .................................................................... 8

6.3 Clinical evaluation ................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

6.3.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

6.3.2 Clinical investigation design .................................................................................................................................. 9

6.3.3 Corneal endothelial cell density ......................................................................................................................10

6.3.4 Postoperative inflammation ................................................................................................................................10

6.3.5 Post-operative intraocular pressure change .........................................................................................10

6.3.6 Adverse events ................................................................................................................................................................10

7 Sterilization ............................................................................................................................................................................................................11

8 Product stability ................................................................................................................................................................................................11

9 Integrity and performance of the delivery system .........................................................................................................11

10 Packaging ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................11

10.1 Protection from damage during storage and transport....................................................................................11

10.2 Maintenance of sterility in transit .......................................................................................................................................11

11 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer ............................................................................................................12

Annex A (normative) Intraocular implantation test .........................................................................................................................13

Annex B (informative) Patient numbers for clinical investigation of intraocular pressure ....................16

Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

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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 fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition (ISO 15798:2013 and its Amendment,

ISO 15798:2013/Amd.1:2017), which has been technically revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:

a) Inclusion of applicable sections from ISO 14630 throughout the document, but removal of any

reference to that standard. It was further clarified that OVDs are no implant by their intended use but

are likely to share some of the risks related to non-active implants. Therefore, the following clauses

and sub-clauses have been revised: 4, 5, 6.1, 6.2.1, 7. A new sub-clause 5.4 Usability has been added.

b) minor clarifications in clause 3 Terms and definitions (3.3, 3.4) and addition of term surgical invasive

medical device;

c) clarification in clause 4 that a recommended removal procedure shall enable removal of the OVD as

completely as possible;

d) revised wording in sub-clause 5.2 to align with defined terminology from clause 3;

e) revised note in sub-clause 5.3.2: narrowed recommended measuring range;
f) revised note in sub-clause 5.3.8: more accurate description of the risk;

g) clarification that control OVD for the intraocular implantation test and the clinical investigation

shall be the same in both studies; therefore, the following sub-clauses have been revised: 6.1, 6.2.5,

6.3.2, and Annex A;

h) revised wording in sub-clause 6.2.2 to include ISO 15798:2013/Amd.1:2017 and guidance on

standard LAL-test;
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i) revised wording in sub-clause 6.2.3 to address the potential risk of interaction of the OVD with

fluorescence or radioisotope labelling;

j) revised sub-clause 6.3 to clarify requirement of a clinical evaluation, clarification of the clinical

investigation protocol, revision of the clinical investigation design, and additional standardization

for evaluation and reporting of result from the clinical investigation;

k) inclusion of reference to ISO 10993-7 for acceptable levels of ethylene oxide and ethylene

chlorohydrin in clause 7;

l) packaging integrity has been specifically included into the scope of product stability; in addition,

reference to ISO 14971 has been included into this section;

m) “Do not use if sterile barrier is breached” has been aligned with the recommended wording from

ISO 15223-1 “Do not use if package is damaged”; in addition, molecular mass distribution has been

removed from the list of information to be supplied by the manufacturer;
n) major revision of Annex A;

o) correction of a typo in the formula for calculating the minimum number of evaluable patients per

treatment group in Annex B.

Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A

complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/ members .html.
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Ophthalmic implants — Ophthalmic viscosurgical devices
1 Scope

This document is applicable to ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs), a class of surgical invasive

medical devices with viscous and/or viscoelastic properties, intended for use during surgery in

the anterior segment of the human eye. OVDs are designed to create and maintain space, to protect

intraocular tissues and to manipulate tissues during surgery.

This document specifies requirements with regard to safety for the intended performance, design

attributes, preclinical and clinical evaluation, sterilization, product packaging, product labelling and

information supplied by the manufacturer of these devices.
2 Normative references

The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content

constitutes requirements 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 8601, Data elements and interchange formats - Information interchange - Representation of dates

and times

ISO 10993-1, Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk

management process

ISO 10993-2, Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 2: Animal welfare requirements

ISO 10993-6, Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 6: Tests for local effects after implantation

ISO 10993-7, Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals

ISO 10993-9, Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 9: Framework for identification and

quantification of potential degradation products

ISO 10993-16, Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 16: Toxicokinetic study design for

degradation products and leachables

ISO 11135, Sterilization of health-care products — Ethylene oxide — Requirements for the development,

validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices

ISO 11137-1, Sterilization of health care products — Radiation — Part 1: Requirements for development,

validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices

ISO 11137-2, Sterilization of health care products — Radiation — Part 2: Establishing the sterilization dose

ISO 11137-3, Sterilization of health care products — Radiation — Part 3: Guidance on dosimetric aspects of

development, validation and routine control

ISO 11607-1, Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices — Part 1: Requirements for materials,

sterile barrier systems and packaging systems

ISO 13408-1, Aseptic processing of health care products — Part 1: General requirements

ISO 14155, Clinical investigation of medical devices for human subjects — Good clinical practice

ISO 14971, Medical devices — Application of risk management to medical devices
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ISO 15223-1, Medical devices — Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to

be supplied — Part 1: General requirements

ISO 15223-2, Medical devices — Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling, and information

to be supplied — Part 2: Symbol development, selection and validation

ISO 17665-1, Sterilization of health care products — Moist heat — Part 1: Requirements for the development,

validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices

ISO 22442-1, Medical devices utilizing animal tissues and their derivatives — Part 1: Application of risk

management

ISO 22442-2, Medical devices utilizing animal tissues and their derivatives — Part 2: Controls on sourcing,

collection and handling

ISO 22442-3, Medical devices utilizing animal tissues and their derivatives — Part 3: Validation of the

elimination and/or inactivation of viruses and transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) agents

EN 980, Symbols for use in the labelling of medical devices
EN 1041, Information supplied by the manufacturer of medical devices
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:

— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
absolute complex viscosity
2 2 0,5
Iη* I = [(η′) + (η′′) ]
absolute value of complex viscosity (3.2)

Note 1 to entry: Absolute complex viscosity is expressed in pascal seconds (Pa·s).

3.2
complex viscosity
η*= η′− i · η′′

viscosity consisting of a viscous η′ and an elastic η′′ component where i is an imaginary number defined

0,5
by i = (−1)
3.3
delivery system

primary container in which the product is supplied, and any additional components provided to

introduce the product into the eye
3.4
elasticity
G’=σ/ε*cosδ
0 0
tendency of a body to return to its original shape after having been deformed

Note 1 to entry: Elasticity is quantitatively defined as stress (the force generated within the body) divided by

strain (the change in dimensions of the body) multiplied by cosine of the phase lag between stress and strain.

Note 2 to entry: Elasticity is expressed in pascal (Pa).
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3.5
lost to follow-up subject

subject for which the final post-operative case report form is overdue and who cannot be contacted

despite extensive written and telephone follow-ups to determine the final clinical outcome

Note 1 to entry: This category does not include subjects who have died.
3.6
ophthalmic viscosurgical device
OVD

generic term that includes a variety of materials with viscous and/or viscoelastic properties, which are

designed to create and maintain space, to protect intraocular tissues and to manipulate tissues during

surgery in the anterior segment of the human eye
3.7
primary container
vial or syringe that contains the OVD
Note 1 to entry: This container forms part of the delivery system.
3.8
rheologically active component

compound or mixture of compounds in the finished OVD giving the product viscous and/or viscoelastic

properties
3.9
shear viscosity
tendency of a fluid to resist flow when subjected to stress

Note 1 to entry: Quantitatively, shear viscosity is the quotient of shear stress divided by shear rate in steady

shear flow.

Note 2 to entry: Shear viscosity is expressed in pascal seconds (Pa·s), traditionally in millipascal seconds (mPa·s).

Note 3 to entry: Shear rate is the velocity gradient in a flowing fluid, expressed in s (per second).

Note 4 to entry: The shear viscosity divided by the solution density gives the kinematic viscosity, which is a

measure of the viscosity of a fluid influenced by inertia (e.g. gravity).
3.10
sterile barrier

sealed packaging, containing the product and delivery system, which maintains sterility during

transport and storage
3.11
storage container

that part of the packaging intended to protect the device during transport and storage, containing the

sterile barrier
3.12
surgical invasive medical device

invasive device which penetrates inside the body through the surface of the body with the aid or in the

context of a surgical operation
3.13
viscoelasticity
characteristics of a fluid having both viscous and elastic properties

Note 1 to entry: The viscous modulus, G′′, is frequently called the loss modulus and the elastic modulus, G′, is

frequently called the storage modulus, both moduli are expressed in Pascal (Pa). The moduli can be combined to

show the elasticity of the OVD (see 5.3.5).
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3.14
zero shear viscosity

plateau viscosity at vanishing shear rate in a log-log plot of viscosity versus shear rate

Note 1 to entry: Zero shear viscosity is expressed in pascal seconds (Pa·s), traditionally in millipascal seconds

(mPa·s), or as a logarithm of the zero shear viscosity.
4 Intended performance

OVDs are surgically invasive medical devices. They must be compatible with the internal ocular

environment. Intended performance is primarily provided for by their viscous and/or viscoelastic

properties, which are designed to create and maintain space, to protect intraocular tissues and to

manipulate tissues during surgery in the anterior segment of the human eye. OVDs are used intra-

operatively and intended to be removed at the end of surgery. The manufacturer shall describe any

performance characteristic to be provided for by the OVD. In addition, the manufacturer shall

particularly describe the intended way of application, the performance in protecting the corneal

endothelium, the intended time that the OVD resides in the anterior chamber of the eye, and the method

for removal, whereas this method shall enable removal of the OVD as completely as possible.

In addition, the manufacturer shall describe and document the functional characteristics of the OVD in

terms of its
a) chemical composition;
b) rheological properties.
5 Design attributes
5.1 General

The following subclauses of this section are listing specific design attributes to be met for the intended

performance. Tests described therein are intended to apply when qualifying materials but not

necessarily apply as a routine quality assurance/control programme.

A risk assessment shall be performed in accordance with ISO 14971. OVD design attributes shall be

documented. Where any of the design attributes is not considered to be relevant, the reason shall be

documented and justified.
5.2 Characterization of the components

The manufacturer shall provide a description of the rheologically active component(s).

The manufacturer shall provide a description of each compound belonging to the rheologically active

component(s).

The raw materials used in the manufacture of the product shall be listed qualitatively, along with their

quality specifications. These shall comply with recognized compendial standards wherever possible.

If the rheologically active component or one of its compounds is derived from animal sources, the

requirements of ISO 22442-1, ISO 22442-2, and ISO 22442-3 shall apply.

If the rheologically active component is a synthetic polymer, the repeating subunits that comprise it

shall be chemically identified and the linkages between them described. Any cross linking shall also be

described.
The purity of water used shall be water for injection.
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5.3 Characterization of the finished product
5.3.1 General

All testing requirements described in 5.3.2 to 5.3.12 shall be performed with the finished, sterilized

product. The rheological and optical properties of OVDs are physical characteristics that determine

their performance in ophthalmic surgery. It is therefore imperative that the physical properties of OVDs

identified below are fully and accurately described. The rheological properties shall be measured under

the conditions expected and relevant at the time of use and be reported.
5.3.2 Absolute complex viscosity

The logarithm of the absolute complex viscosity versus the logarithm of the oscillation frequency

shall be graphed to simultaneously demonstrate the resistance to flow and deformation of the OVD

formulation. At very low frequencies the absolute complex viscosity approaches the zero shear viscosity.

NOTE Complex viscosity should, if possible, be determined at frequencies between (0,01 to 100) Hz (s ). For

products of very high viscosity (>2 × 10 Pa·s), frequencies below 0,01 Hz will be required to show the zero shear

viscosity.
5.3.3 Chemical and biological contaminants

All chemical or biological contaminants shall be identified, and their potential ocular hazard shall be

determined by risk analysis. For raw materials of biological origin, these contaminants can include

proteins, nucleic acids, viruses and other transmissible agents (unclassified pathogenic entities, prions

and similar entities, or other biological materials. Contaminants derived from the source materials or

from the manufacturing process (including sterilization), e.g. cross-linking agents and antioxidants,

shall be identified whenever possible, and their concentrations in the finished product shall be reported.

Assessment of contaminants shall consider degradation characteristics of active component, including

interactions with laser light, ultrasound energy, or other high energy sources likely to be used along

with the OVD during surgery, and leachables/extractables from the primary container.

Contaminants shall be determined using standard analytical methods, when available, and all methods

shall be described. Limits for identified conta
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