Ophthalmic implants - Intraocular lenses - Part 8: Fundamental requirements

ISO 11979-8:2017 specifies fundamental requirements for all types of intraocular lenses intended for surgical implantation into the anterior segment of the human eye, excluding corneal implants and transplants.

Implants ophtalmiques — Lentilles intraoculaires — Partie 8: Exigences fondamentales

L'ISO 11979-8:2017 spécifie les exigences fondamentales applicables à tous les types de lentilles intraoculaires destinées à l'implantation chirurgicale dans le segment antérieur de l'oeil humain, à l'exception des implants et transplants cornéens.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
11-Apr-2017
Current Stage
9093 - International Standard confirmed
Start Date
26-May-2023
Completion Date
13-Dec-2025

Relations

Effective Date
06-Jun-2022
Effective Date
05-Nov-2015
Effective Date
04-Nov-2015

Overview

ISO 11979-8:2017 is an international standard that defines the fundamental requirements for intraocular lenses (IOLs) intended for surgical implantation in the anterior segment of the human eye. This standard excludes corneal implants and transplants, focusing specifically on ensuring safety, performance, and quality for all types of IOLs. Developed by ISO’s Technical Committee ISO/TC 172 under the subcommittee SC 7 on ophthalmic optics and instruments, this standard aligns with global medical device regulations and best practices.

This third edition replaces earlier versions and integrates technical revisions to meet evolving clinical and manufacturing demands. The standard provides a comprehensive framework for manufacturers, regulators, and clinicians involved in ophthalmic implant development and usage.

Key Topics

  • Scope and Applicability: Fundamental requirements cover all intraocular lenses except corneal implants and transplants, addressing design, safety, and performance needs.
  • Safety and Performance: Emphasizes the need for preclinical and clinical evaluation, including risk analysis consistent with ISO 14971 on medical device risk management.
  • Optical and Mechanical Properties: Manufacturers must ensure compliance with related standards for optical quality (ISO 11979-2) and mechanical properties (ISO 11979-3), justifying any deviations.
  • Biocompatibility: Establishes requirements to document biocompatibility, conforming to ISO 11979-5, highlighting the importance of using previous data or performing additional testing if necessary.
  • Clinical Evaluation: Details the process for demonstrating clinical safety and efficacy, referencing ISO 14155 for good clinical practice and conditions under which clinical investigations are needed.
  • Manufacturing: Specifies that production processes must maintain design specifications and safety criteria.
  • Sterilization: Outlines sterilization requirements including acceptable residual levels of sterilants like ethylene oxide and bacterial endotoxins. Compliance with ISO 14630 is required.
  • Packaging and Shelf Life: Packaging must protect the product stability per ISO 11979-6 and adhere to relevant regional regulations.
  • Labeling and Documentation: Requires clear, compliant labeling and comprehensive documentation of design, testing, and clinical data as per ISO 11979-4 and regulatory demands.

Applications

ISO 11979-8:2017 is essential for:

  • Manufacturers of Intraocular Lenses: To design, test, and produce safe, effective IOLs that meet global quality standards.
  • Healthcare Providers: Ensures that implanted lenses meet established safety and performance benchmarks.
  • Regulatory Bodies: Facilitates evaluation and approval processes for ophthalmic implants.
  • Clinical Researchers: Provides guidance for designing clinical investigations and assessing new IOL models or modifications.
  • Medical Device Auditors: Serves as a reference for audits and conformity assessments related to ophthalmic implants.

The standard supports innovations such as monofocal, multifocal, and phakic intraocular lenses, ensuring they meet stringent safety, mechanical, and optical criteria for successful vision correction surgeries.

Related Standards

To fully comply with ISO 11979-8:2017, users should consider the suite of related ISO standards on intraocular lenses:

  • ISO 11979-1: Vocabulary and definitions related to intraocular lenses.
  • ISO 11979-2: Optical properties and test methods.
  • ISO 11979-3: Mechanical properties and test methods.
  • ISO 11979-4: Labeling and information requirements.
  • ISO 11979-5: Biocompatibility evaluation.
  • ISO 11979-6: Packaging, shelf life, and transport stability.
  • ISO 11979-7: Clinical investigations for monofocal IOLs.
  • ISO 11979-9: Multifocal intraocular lenses (note that this part will be integrated into ISO 11979-7 in future revisions).
  • ISO 11979-10: Phakic intraocular lenses.
  • ISO 14155: Good clinical practices for clinical investigation of medical devices.
  • ISO 14971: Risk management for medical devices.
  • ISO 14630: General requirements for non-active surgical implants.

These interconnected standards collectively ensure comprehensive quality management, risk control, and clinical effectiveness of ophthalmic implants worldwide.


By adhering to ISO 11979-8:2017 and its complementary standards, stakeholders can ensure the development and use of intraocular lenses that meet global expectations for patient safety, regulatory compliance, and clinical success in vision correction surgeries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

ISO 11979-8:2017 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Ophthalmic implants - Intraocular lenses - Part 8: Fundamental requirements". This standard covers: ISO 11979-8:2017 specifies fundamental requirements for all types of intraocular lenses intended for surgical implantation into the anterior segment of the human eye, excluding corneal implants and transplants.

ISO 11979-8:2017 specifies fundamental requirements for all types of intraocular lenses intended for surgical implantation into the anterior segment of the human eye, excluding corneal implants and transplants.

ISO 11979-8:2017 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.

ISO 11979-8:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 20474-9:2017, ISO 11979-8:2006/Amd 1:2011, ISO 11979-8:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 11979-8
Third edition
2017-04
Ophthalmic implants — Intraocular
lenses —
Part 8:
Fundamental requirements
Implants ophtalmiques — Lentilles intraoculaires —
Partie 8: Exigences fondamentales
Reference number
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ISO 2017
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Safety and performance . 2
5 Optical and mechanical properties . 2
6 Biocompatibility . 2
7 Clinical evaluation . 2
8 Manufacturing . 2
9 Sterilization . 2
9.1 General . 2
9.2 Bacterial endotoxins. 3
10 Packaging and shelf-life . 3
11 Labelling and information . 3
12 Documentation . 3
Bibliography . 4
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 11979-8:2017(E)
Ophthalmic implants — Intraocular lenses —
Part 8:
Fundamental requirements
1 Scope
This document specifies fundamental requirements for all types of intraocular
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NORME ISO
INTERNATIONALE 11979-8
Troisième édition
2017-04
Implants ophtalmiques — Lentilles
intraoculaires —
Partie 8:
Exigences fondamentales
Ophthalmic implants — Intraocular lenses —
Part 8: Fundamental requirements
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Sommaire Page
Avant-propos .iv
1 Domaine d’application . 1
2 Références normatives . 1
3 Termes et définitions . 1
4 Sécurité et performances . 2
5 Propriétés optiques et mécaniques . 2
6 Biocompatibilité . 2
7 Évaluation clinique . 2
8 Fabrication . 2
9 Stérilisation. 3
9.1 Généralités . 3
9.2 Endotoxines bactériennes . 3
10 Emballage et durée de conservation . 3
11 Étiquetage et informations . 3
12 Documentation . 3
Bibliographie . 4
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NORME INTERNATIONALE ISO 11979-8:2017(F)
Implants ophtalmiques — Lentilles intraoculaires —
Partie 8:
Exigences fondamentales
1 Domaine d’application
Le présent document spécifie les exigences fondamentales applicables à tous les types de lentilles
intraoculaires destinées à l’implantation chirurgicale dans le segment antérieur de l’œil humain, à
l’exception des implants et transplants cornéens.
2 Références normatives
Les documents suivants cités dans le texte constituent, pour tout ou partie de leur contenu, des
exigences du présent document. Pour les références datées, seule l’édition citée s’appliqu
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