This Technical Report provides guidance on the application of Parts 3, 7 and 9 of the ISO 11979 series of
International Standards for intraocular lenses (IOLs). It addresses factors to be considered in a risk analysis of
the significance of modifications to anterior and posterior chamber, monofocal and multifocal, intraocular
lenses. It also suggests methods of data analysis and interpretation that can be used to determine the need
for and the design of a clinical investigation.