Intra Uterine System, Levonorgestrel (LNG-IUS)

Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
EMDN related code(s)
U110299
DEVICES FOR FEMALE CONTRACEPTION – OTHER
GMDN related code(s)
46921
Drug-eluting intrauterine device (A contraceptive device intended to be introduced (non-surgically implanted) within the uterine cavity close to the fundus to prevent conception. It is typically made of plastic and has a hormone cylinder that releases a progestin (e.g., levonorgestrel) to prevent pregnancy through several possible physiological mechanisms (e.g., reduced ovulation, production of sperm-obstructing cervical mucus). Upon deployment within the uterus it opens to a prefixed shape (e.g., T-shaped) to hold it in situ, and typically includes a thread for extraction. Commonly known as an IUD, it is fitted by a healthcare professional typically with included devices (e.g., introducer). This is a single-use device.)