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Effect of tarnish on copper release.

Y Y Tsong1, H A Nash

  • 1Center for Biomedical Research, Population Council, New York, NY 10021.

Contraception
|October 1, 1991
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Tarnish on Copper T Model TCu 380A IUDs does not affect copper loss rates in simulated uterine fluids. Copper dissolution remains consistent, ensuring IUD safety and efficacy.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Medical Device Engineering
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Copper T Model TCu 380A Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) are widely used for long-term contraception.
  • The integrity of the copper coil is crucial for IUD efficacy.
  • Surface tarnish on copper components may raise concerns about material degradation and copper release.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of surface tarnish on the rate of copper loss from Copper T Model TCu 380A IUDs.
  • To compare copper dissolution in different physiological media, including amino acid solutions and serum.
  • To determine if tarnish compromises copper oxidation and dissolution under varying conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated copper loss from bright and tarnished Copper T Model TCu 380A IUD collars.
Keywords:
ContraceptionContraceptive MethodsCopperExaminations And DiagnosesFamily PlanningIngredients And ChemicalsInorganic ChemicalsIudIud, Copper ReleasingLaboratory Examinations And DiagnosesMeasurementMetalsResearch Methodology

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  • Used amino acid solutions at pH 5.5 and 7.4, and human serum as test media.
  • Varied the ratio of copper surface area to serum volume to simulate different physiological conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • Tarnished collars rapidly became bright and exhibited copper loss rates similar to initially bright collars across all tested media.
    • A high copper surface to serum ratio led to a black precipitate and cessation of weight loss after two days.
    • A higher serum to copper surface ratio resulted in continued, albeit slower, copper loss compared to amino acid solutions.

    Conclusions:

    • Surface tarnish on Copper T Model TCu 380A IUDs does not impede copper oxidation and dissolution.
    • Serum, considered a surrogate for uterine fluid, does not compromise copper release from tarnished IUDs.
    • The findings support the continued safety and efficacy of the Copper T Model TCu 380A IUD, irrespective of initial surface tarnish.