This European Standard applies to single-use copper-bearing intra-uterine contraceptive devices and their insertioninstruments. Intra-uterine contraceptive devices consisting only of a plastics body and intra-uterine contraceptivedevices whose primary purpose is to release progestogens are not included in the scope of this standard.NOTE Some aspects of this standard can be applicable to medicated intra-uterine devices and intra-uterine devices that do notcontain copper.