EN ISO 11979-5:2020
Ophthalmic implants - Intraocular lenses - Part 5: Biocompatibility (ISO 11979-5:2020)

Standard No.

EN ISO 11979-5:2020

Release Date

2020

Published By

European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

Status

Withdraw 2021-04

Latest

EN ISO 11979-5:2020

Scope

This document specifies particular requirements for the biocompatibility evaluation of materials for intraocular lenses (IOLs) including the processing conditions to produce them. These requirements include evaluation of physicochemical properties that are relevant to biocompatibility. It also gives guidance on conducting an ocular implantation test.

EN ISO 11979-5:2020 history

• 2020 EN ISO 11979-5:2020 Ophthalmic implants - Intraocular lenses - Part 5: Biocompatibility (ISO 11979-5:2020)
• 2006 EN ISO 11979-5:2006 Ophthalmic implants - Intraocular lenses - Part 5: Biocompatibility