IUD Copper TCU 380A

Product details

INTRA UTERINE DEVICE, (I.U.D.)

Definition

Intra-uterine contraceptive with localised action.

Small T-shaped flexible plastic device, with 2 copper strings (reinforcing the contraceptive effect) placed at the fundus of the uterus to prevent fertilization.

Specifications

Quality standards

ISO 7439, 2015, edition 3, Copper-bearing intra-uterine contraceptive devices – Requirements, tests

Technical specifications

T-shaped IUD (polyethylene)
- Vertical axis of the “T”:
  - length: 35.69 to 36.20 mm
  - diameter: 1.57 ± 0.05 mm
- Horizontal axis of the “T”:
  - length: 31.50 to 32.13 mm
  - diameter: 1.57 ± 0.05 mm
  - tip diameter: 2.93 to 3.07 mm
Copper wiring
- Minimum 380 mm² wire in total:
  - 314 mm² wrapped around the vertical axis
  - 33 mm² on each transversal arm
- Purity of copper wire: 99.99 % minimum
- Weight of copper: 180 ± 10 mg
Two white strings, attached to the base of the IUD
- length: 10,5 to 12.5 cm
Insertion tube (high density polyethylene – HDPE)
- Length: 206 ± 3 mm
- Internal diameter: 3.734 ± 0.1 mm
- External diameter: 4.394 ± 0.1 mm
- Fitted with a sliding blue collar
Plunger (ABS)
- Solid, white and opaque tube, terminating in a loop at one end
- Length: 188 to 193 mm
- Diameter at extremity: 2.67 to 2.90 mm
Setting guide (cardboard): graduated in cm, from 0 to 11 cm
X-ray visible device
Sterile, for single use

Packaging & Labelling

Each IUD is packed in a disposable peel pack allowing effective sterilization, safe handling, and storage until needed for use and facilitating proper aseptic presentation.