NBN EN ISO 11979-5:2020

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

ACTIVE

About this standard

Languages
German, English and French
Type
NBN
Standards committee
CEN/TC 170 (Ophthalmic optics)
Status
ACTIVE
Publication date
19 November 2020
Replaces
NBN EN ISO 11979-5:2006
ICS Code
11.040.70 (Ophthalmic equipment)
Withdrawn Date
Price
€ 145,00

Summary

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.