EN ISO 11979-4:2008
(Main)Ophthalmic implants - Intraocular lenses - Part 4: Labelling and information (ISO 11979-4:2008)
Ophthalmic implants - Intraocular lenses - Part 4: Labelling and information (ISO 11979-4:2008)
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 11979-4:2008)
Dieser Teil von ISO 11979 legt Anforderungen an die Etikettierung von Intraokularlinsen (IOLs) und die in oder auf deren Verpackung anzugebenden Informationen fest.
ANMERKUNG Dieser Teil von ISO 11979 versucht, die weltweit bestehenden Anforderungen an die Etikettierung von Intraokularlinsen zu harmonisieren. Nationale Anforderungen können jedoch zusätzliche Regelungen beinhalten.
Implants ophtalmiques - Lentilles intraoculaires - Partie 4: Étiquetage et informations (ISO 11979-4:2008)
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 11979-4:2008)
Ta del standarda ISO 11979 določa zahteve za označevanje intraokularnih leč (IOL) in informacije, ki morajo biti priložene embalaži ali biti natisnjene na embalaži.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-2008
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Jun-2009
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 170 - Ophthalmic optics
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 170 - Ophthalmic optics
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-2008
- Completion Date
- 01-Dec-2008
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Refers
EN 16602-70-39:2018 - Space product assurance - Welding of metallic materials for flight hardware - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 06-Mar-2010
- Effective Date
- 07-Dec-2022
Overview
EN ISO 11979-4:2008 - "Ophthalmic implants - Intraocular lenses - Part 4: Labelling and information" specifies the labelling, packaging information and package-insert content that must accompany intraocular lenses (IOLs). It harmonizes recognized IOL labelling requirements to help manufacturers provide surgeons and healthcare providers with the technical, optical and material information needed for safe selection, handling and implantation. The standard complements general medical-device labelling standards (EN 1041) and may be supplemented by national requirements.
Key topics and requirements
- Mandatory package information: Tables in the standard list minimal data that shall appear on the primary package, outer/storage container or additional wrapper. Examples include:
- Manufacturer name and address; trade name/model designation
- Batch code or serial number; sterility statement and sterilization method
- “Do not resterilize”, “For single use”, and expiration date (YYYY MM)
- Dioptric power (unit m−1, often shown as D), overall diameter (mm), lens body dimensions and a lens configuration drawing
- Intended placement (e.g., anterior/posterior chamber, in-the-bag)
- Information aiding calculation of implanted power and recommended storage conditions (if required)
- Conditional information: Additional items for applicable cases, such as multifocal base/add powers, material and haptic descriptions, or statements for custom-made or investigational devices.
- Package insert content: The insert must be accessible without damaging sterile packaging and include at minimum:
- Manufacturer details; detailed lens description and materials; sterilization method; storage/transport conditions
- Instructions for removal from container and instructions for use; indications, contra‑indications, possible complications
- Warnings against implanting if sterility is compromised, against re-use or re-sterilization
- For multifocal/phakic IOLs: clinical investigation summaries, MTF through-focus graphs, spectral transmittance data, and recommended follow-up where applicable
- Use of symbols: Standardized symbols (ISO 15223-1, EN 980) may be used in place of text where appropriate.
- Related parts: This document is part of the ISO 11979 series covering vocabulary, optical/mechanical tests, biocompatibility, shelf-life, clinical investigations and other IOL requirements.
Applications and users
- Who uses it: IOL manufacturers, regulatory affairs and quality teams, packaging and labeling engineers, clinical trial sponsors, notified bodies and ophthalmic surgeons.
- Practical uses:
- Designing compliant labels, inserts and self-adhesive labels for IOL packaging
- Preparing regulatory submissions and CE-marking documentation in Europe
- Standardizing information given to surgeons to reduce implant errors and improve patient safety
Related standards
- ISO 11979 series (Parts 1–10)
- ISO 15223-1 (medical device symbols)
- EN 1041 (manufacturer information for medical devices)
- EN 980 (symbol definitions)
- ISO 11607 (packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices)
Keywords: EN ISO 11979-4:2008, intraocular lenses, IOL labelling, ophthalmic implants, package insert, medical device labelling, sterility, manufacturer information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 11979-4:2008 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Ophthalmic implants - Intraocular lenses - Part 4: Labelling and information (ISO 11979-4:2008)". This standard covers: ISO 11979-4:2008 specifies the labelling requirements for intraocular lenses (IOLs) and the information to be provided within or on the packaging.
ISO 11979-4:2008 specifies the labelling requirements for intraocular lenses (IOLs) and the information to be provided within or on the packaging.
EN ISO 11979-4:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.040.70 - Ophthalmic equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN ISO 11979-4:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 11979-4:2000, EN 16602-70-39:2018, EN ISO 11979-4:2008/A1:2012, FprEN ISO 11979-4. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Ophthalmische Implantate - Intraokularlinsen - Teil 4: Etikettierung und Information (ISO 11979-4:2008)Implants ophtalmiques - Lentilles intraoculaires - Partie 4: Étiquetage et informations (ISO 11979-4:2008)Ophthalmic implants - Intraocular lenses - Part 4: Labelling and information (ISO 11979-4:2008)11.040.70Oftalmološka opremaOphthalmic equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN ISO 11979-4:2008SIST EN ISO 11979-4:2009en01-marec-2009SIST EN ISO 11979-4:2009SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN ISO 11979-4December 2008ICS 11.040.70Supersedes EN ISO 11979-4:2000
English VersionOphthalmic implants - Intraocular lenses - Part 4: Labelling andinformation (ISO 11979-4:2008)Implants ophtalmiques - Lentilles intraoculaires - Partie 4:Étiquetage et informations (ISO 11979-4:2008)Ophthalmische Implantate - Intraokularlinsen - Teil 4:Etikettierung und Information (ISO 11979-4:2008)This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 November 2008.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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Reference numberISO 11979-4:2008(E)© ISO 2008
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO11979-4Second edition2008-12-01Ophthalmic implants — Intraocular lenses — Part 4: Labelling and information Implants ophtalmiques — Lentilles intraoculaires — Partie 4: Étiquetage et informations
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ISO 11979-4:2008(E) © ISO 2008 – All rights reserved iiiForeword ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization. International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2. The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. ISO 11979-4 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 172, Optics and photonics, Subcommittee SC 7, Ophthalmic optics and instruments. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 11979-4:2000), which has been technically revised. ISO 11979 consists of the following parts, under the general title Ophthalmic implants — Intraocular lenses: ⎯ Part 1: Vocabulary ⎯ Part 2: Optical properties and test methods ⎯ Part 3: Mechanical properties and test methods ⎯ Part 4: Labelling and information ⎯ Part 5: Biocompatibility ⎯ Part 6: Shelf-life and transport stability ⎯ Part 7: Clinical investigations ⎯ Part 8: Fundamental requirements ⎯ Part 9: Multifocal intraocular lenses ⎯ Part 10: Phakic intraocular lenses SIST EN ISO 11979-4:2009
ISO 11979-4:2008(E) iv © ISO 2008 – All rights reserved Introduction This part of ISO 11979 contains requirements and guidance for the labelling of intraocular lens
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