Title: IUD logistics fact sheet.

POPLINE Document Number: 314779

Corporate Author(s):

John Snow [JSI]. DELIVER

Source citation:

[Arlington, Virginia], JSI, DELIVER, 2006 Feb. [2] p. (USAID Contract No. HRN-C-00-00-00010-00|USAID Development Experience Clearinghouse DocID / Order No. PN-ADI-092)

Abstract:

For individually packaged devices, the expiration date on package refers to sterility of product, assuming packaging is not damaged. IUDs should be protected from heat and direct sunlight. Any break or perforation of sterile package makes the product nonsterile. Copper IUDs sometimes tarnish; copper tarnish does not affect IUD efficacy or safety and does not indicate that the package seal has been broken. Shelf life should not be confused with use life; for example, FEI Products Inc. Copper T 380As inserted at any time during their shelf life (7 years from date of manufacture) have a use life that is at least 12 years from the date of insertion. Because different brands may have different insertion instructions, it is essential that all devices be clearly labeled. (excerpt)

Keywords:

Developing Countries
Manual
Family Planning Personnel
International Agencies
IUD
Logistics
Equipment and Supplies
Family Planning Programs
Family Planning
Organizations
Political Factors
Sociocultural Factors
Contraceptive Methods
Contraception
Management
Organization and Administration
Medical Procedures
Medicine
Health Services
Delivery of Health Care
Health