Paragard T 380a Intrauterine Device
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17 FDA label images from Coopersurgical, Inc. · Packaging, Regulatory Labels, and Product Appearance

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This gallery contains 17 technical images submitted to the FDA as part of the official labeling for Paragard T 380a (NDC 59365-5128). Unlike standard consumer photos, these assets often include clinical data figures, molecular chemical structures, and official manufacturer packaging layouts.

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Paragard® T 380a Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive (paragard®) Is A T-shaped Intrauterine Device (iud), Measuring 32 Mm Horizontally And 36 Mm Vertically, With A 3 Mm Diameter Bulb At The Tip Of The Vertical Stem. A Monofilament Polyethylene Thread Is Tied Through The Tip, Resulting In Two White Threads, Each At Least 10.5 Cm In Length, To Aid In Detection And Removal Of The Device. The T-frame Is Made Of Polyethylene With Barium Sulfate To Aid In Detecting The Device Under X-ray. Paragard® Also Contains Copper: Approximately 176 mg Of Wire Coiled Along The Vertical Stem And A 68.7 mg Collar On Each Side Of The Horizontal Arm. The Total Exposed Copper Surface Area Is 380 ± 23 Mm2. One Paragard® Weighs Less Than One (1) Gram. No Component Of Paragard® Or Its Packaging Contains Latex. (Paragard 01)

Paragard® T 380a Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive (paragard®) Is A T-shaped Intrauterine Device (iud), Measuring 32 Mm Horizontally And 36 Mm Vertically, With A 3 Mm Diameter Bulb At The Tip Of The Vertical Stem. A Monofilament Polyethylene Thread Is Tied Through The Tip, Resulting In Two White Threads, Each At Least 10.5 Cm In Length, To Aid In Detection And Removal Of The Device. The T-frame Is Made Of Polyethylene With Barium Sulfate To Aid In Detecting The Device Under X-ray. Paragard® Also Contains Copper: Approximately 176 mg Of Wire Coiled Along The Vertical Stem And A 68.7 mg Collar On Each Side Of The Horizontal Arm. The Total Exposed Copper Surface Area Is 380 ± 23 Mm2. One Paragard® Weighs Less Than One (1) Gram. No Component Of Paragard® Or Its Packaging Contains Latex. (Paragard 01)
Illustrated diagram of the ParaGard T 380A intrauterine device labeled with its components, including the copper collar, horizontal arm, vertical arm, copper wire, blue flange, monofilament threads, insertion tube, and solid white rod, along with dimension measurements of 32 mm and 36 mm for the horizontal and vertical arms respectively.*
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If You Do Not Have Sterile Gloves, You Can Do Steps 1 And 2 While Paragard® Is In The Sterile Package. First, Place The Package Face Up On A Clean Surface. Next, Open At The Bottom End (where Arrow Says Open). Pull The Solid White Rod Partially From The Package So It Will Not Interfere With Assembly. Place Thumb And Index Finger On Top Of Package On Ends Of The Horizontal Arms. Use Other Hand To Push Insertion Tube Against Arms Of Paragard® (shown By Arrow In Fig. 1). This Will Start Bending The T Arms. (Paragard 02)

If You Do Not Have Sterile Gloves, You Can Do Steps 1 And 2 While Paragard® Is In The Sterile Package. First, Place The Package Face Up On A Clean Surface. Next, Open At The Bottom End (where Arrow Says Open). Pull The Solid White Rod Partially From The Package So It Will Not Interfere With Assembly. Place Thumb And Index Finger On Top Of Package On Ends Of The Horizontal Arms. Use Other Hand To Push Insertion Tube Against Arms Of Paragard® (shown By Arrow In Fig. 1). This Will Start Bending The T Arms. (Paragard 02)
An instructional diagram showing a hand holding and manipulating a device with an elongated tube and a small mechanism at the end. The text 'ROTATE AND PUSH TUBE' and a circular arrow indicate a twisting motion to operate the device, likely related to the insertion or adjustment of the ParaGard T 380A intrauterine device.*
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Bring The Thumb And Index Finger Closer Together To Continue Bending The Arms Until They Are Alongside The Stem. Use The Other Hand To Withdraw The Insertion Tube Just Enough So That The Insertion Tube Can Be Pushed And Rotated Onto The Tips Of The Arms. Your Goal Is To Secure The Tips Of The Arms Inside The Tube (fig. 2). Insert The Arms No Further Than Necessary To Insure Retention. Introduce The Solid White Rod Into The Insertion Tube From The Bottom, Alongside The Threads, Until It Touches The Bottom Of The Paragard®. (Paragard 03)

Bring The Thumb And Index Finger Closer Together To Continue Bending The Arms Until They Are Alongside The Stem. Use The Other Hand To Withdraw The Insertion Tube Just Enough So That The Insertion Tube Can Be Pushed And Rotated Onto The Tips Of The Arms. Your Goal Is To Secure The Tips Of The Arms Inside The Tube (fig. 2). Insert The Arms No Further Than Necessary To Insure Retention. Introduce The Solid White Rod Into The Insertion Tube From The Bottom, Alongside The Threads, Until It Touches The Bottom Of The Paragard®. (Paragard 03)
An instructional line drawing showing two hands preparing the ParaGard T 380A intrauterine device for insertion by pushing the device's tube as indicated by an arrow and instruction 'PUSH TUBE.'*
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Grasp The Insertion Tube At The Open End Of The Package; Adjust The Blue Flange So That The Distance From The Top Of The Paragard® (where It Protrudes From The Inserter) To The Blue Flange Is The Same As The Uterine Depth That You Measured With The Sound. Rotate The Insertion Tube So That The Horizontal Arms Of The T And The Long Axis Of The Blue Flange Lie In The Same Horizontal Plane (fig. 3). Now Pass The Loaded Insertion Tube Through The Cervical Canal Until Paragard® Just Touches The Fundus Of The Uterus. The Blue Flange Should Be At The Cervix In The Horizontal Plane. (Paragard 04)

Grasp The Insertion Tube At The Open End Of The Package; Adjust The Blue Flange So That The Distance From The Top Of The Paragard® (where It Protrudes From The Inserter) To The Blue Flange Is The Same As The Uterine Depth That You Measured With The Sound. Rotate The Insertion Tube So That The Horizontal Arms Of The T And The Long Axis Of The Blue Flange Lie In The Same Horizontal Plane (fig. 3). Now Pass The Loaded Insertion Tube Through The Cervical Canal Until Paragard® Just Touches The Fundus Of The Uterus. The Blue Flange Should Be At The Cervix In The Horizontal Plane. (Paragard 04)
Diagram illustrating the insertion step of the ParaGard T 380A intrauterine device, showing a hand rotating and pushing the insertion tube as part of the placement process inside the uterus.*
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To Release The Arms Of Paragard®, Hold The Solid White Rod Steady And Withdraw The Insertion Tube No More Than One Centimeter. This Releases The Arms Of Paragard® High In The Uterine Fundus (fig. 4). (Paragard 05)

To Release The Arms Of Paragard®, Hold The Solid White Rod Steady And Withdraw The Insertion Tube No More Than One Centimeter. This Releases The Arms Of Paragard® High In The Uterine Fundus (fig. 4). (Paragard 05)
An instructional diagram showing the insertion of the ParaGard T 380A copper intrauterine device (IUD) into the uterus using an insertion tube. A hand is depicted holding the tube with an arrow indicating the direction to insert the tube into the uterine cavity.*
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Gently And Carefully Move The Insertion Tube Upward Toward The Top Of The Uterus, Until Slight Resistance Is Felt. This Will Ensure Placement Of The T At The Highest Possible Position Within The Uterus (fig. 5). (Paragard 06)

Gently And Carefully Move The Insertion Tube Upward Toward The Top Of The Uterus, Until Slight Resistance Is Felt. This Will Ensure Placement Of The T At The Highest Possible Position Within The Uterus (fig. 5). (Paragard 06)
An instructional diagram illustrating the insertion process of the ParaGard T 380A intrauterine device. It shows a hand holding the device steady by the solid white rod while withdrawing the tube to release the T-arms inside the uterus.*
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Hold The Insertion Tube Steady And Withdraw The Solid White Rod (fig. 6). (Paragard 07)

Hold The Insertion Tube Steady And Withdraw The Solid White Rod (fig. 6). (Paragard 07)
Instructional diagram illustrating the proper placement of the ParaGard T 380A intrauterine device. It shows a hand holding the solid white rod while pushing the tube upward into the uterine cavity to correctly position the device.*
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Gently And Slowly Withdraw The Insertion Tube From The Cervical Canal. Only The Threads Should Be Visible Protruding From The Cervix. (fig. 7). Trim The Threads So That 3 To 4 Cm Protrude Into The Vagina. Note The Length Of The Threads In The Patient’s Records. (Paragard 08)

Gently And Slowly Withdraw The Insertion Tube From The Cervical Canal. Only The Threads Should Be Visible Protruding From The Cervix. (fig. 7). Trim The Threads So That 3 To 4 Cm Protrude Into The Vagina. Note The Length Of The Threads In The Patient’s Records. (Paragard 08)
An instructional line drawing illustrating removal of the ParaGard T 380A intrauterine device (IUD). The diagram shows a hand holding the insertion tube steady while the other hand withdraws the solid white rod from the device positioned inside a uterine outline. Labels indicate 'HOLD TUBE STEADY' and 'WITHDRAW SOLID WHITE ROD.'*
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Paragard® Is Made Of White Plastic In The Shape Of A “t.” Copper Is Wrapped Around The Stem And Arms Of The “t”. Two White Threads Are Attached To The Stem Of The “t”. The Threads Are The Only Part Of Paragard® That You Can Feel When Paragard® Is In Your Uterus. Paragard® And Its Components Do Not Contain Latex. (Paragard 09)

Paragard® Is Made Of White Plastic In The Shape Of A “t.” Copper Is Wrapped Around The Stem And Arms Of The “t”. Two White Threads Are Attached To The Stem Of The “t”. The Threads Are The Only Part Of Paragard® That You Can Feel When Paragard® Is In Your Uterus. Paragard® And Its Components Do Not Contain Latex. (Paragard 09)
An illustration showing the ParaGard T 380A intrauterine device (IUD) positioned inside a uterus. It highlights the trim threads of the IUD, which extend 3-4 cm beyond the cervix for placement verification.*
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Paragard® Is Placed In Your Uterus During An Office Visit. Your Healthcare Provider First Examines You To Find The Position Of Your Uterus. Next, He Or She Will Cleanse Your Vagina And Cervix, Measure Your Uterus, And Then Slide A Plastic Tube Containing Paragard® Into Your Uterus. The Tube Is Removed, Leaving Paragard® Inside Your Uterus. Two White Threads Extend Into Your Vagina. The Threads Are Trimmed So They Are Just Long Enough For You To Feel With Your Fingers When Doing A Self-check. As Paragard® Goes In, You May Feel Cramping Or Pinching. Some Women Feel Faint, Nauseated, Or Dizzy For A Few Minutes Afterwards. Your Healthcare Provider May Ask You To Lie Down For A While And To Get Up Slowly. (Paragard 0a)

Paragard® Is Placed In Your Uterus During An Office Visit. Your Healthcare Provider First Examines You To Find The Position Of Your Uterus. Next, He Or She Will Cleanse Your Vagina And Cervix, Measure Your Uterus, And Then Slide A Plastic Tube Containing Paragard® Into Your Uterus. The Tube Is Removed, Leaving Paragard® Inside Your Uterus. Two White Threads Extend Into Your Vagina. The Threads Are Trimmed So They Are Just Long Enough For You To Feel With Your Fingers When Doing A Self-check. As Paragard® Goes In, You May Feel Cramping Or Pinching. Some Women Feel Faint, Nauseated, Or Dizzy For A Few Minutes Afterwards. Your Healthcare Provider May Ask You To Lie Down For A While And To Get Up Slowly. (Paragard 0a)
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You Can Also Check To Make Sure That Paragard® Is Still In Your Uterus By Reaching Up To The Top Of Your Vagina With Clean Fingers To Feel The Two Threads. Do Not Pull On The Threads. (Paragard 0b)

You Can Also Check To Make Sure That Paragard® Is Still In Your Uterus By Reaching Up To The Top Of Your Vagina With Clean Fingers To Feel The Two Threads. Do Not Pull On The Threads. (Paragard 0b)
A data table showing annual clinical outcomes over 10 years for women using ParaGard T 380A intrauterine device. It lists the number of women at the start of each year and percentages for expulsion, bleeding/pain, and other medical events reported annually.*
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Principal Display Panelparagardintrauterine Copper Contraceptive1 Unit (Paragard 0c)

Principal Display Panelparagardintrauterine Copper Contraceptive1 Unit (Paragard 0c)
A data table showing pregnancy rates and the number of women at the start of each year over a 10-year period. The table documents pregnancy occurrences and the decreasing number of women in the study annually.*
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Paragard 0d

Paragard 0d
Illustration of the ParaGard T 380A copper intrauterine device showing the approximate dimensions: 1.26 inches wide and 1.42 inches tall. The device is shown in a hand for scale and has a T-shape with dark bands on the arms. The image includes a note that it is for illustrative purposes only and not actual size.*
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Paragard 0e

Paragard 0e
A vertical chart illustrating the relative effectiveness of various birth control methods by average pregnancies per 100 women per year. The chart ranks methods from 'Fewer pregnancies' at the top, including implants, injections, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and sterilization, to 'More pregnancies' at the bottom, including no birth control. Intermediate categories show birth control pills, skin patch, vaginal rings with hormones, condoms, diaphragm, and behavioral methods such as withdrawal and avoiding sex during fertile days.*
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Paragard 0f

Paragard 0f
A labeled diagram illustrating the placement of the ParaGard T 380A intrauterine device inside the uterus. The device is shown inside the uterine cavity with threads extending into the vagina, indicating its intrauterine route of administration.*
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Paragard 10

Paragard 10
Instructional diagram showing a person inserting a finger into the vagina to feel for the short threads attached to the ParaGard T 380A intrauterine device (IUD). The image displays a side profile of the lower torso and labels the threads on the IUD.*
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Paragard 11

Paragard 11
Packaging label for ParaGard T 380A intrauterine copper contraceptive by CooperSurgical, Inc. The label indicates one unit and shows the product is an intrauterine device containing copper as the active ingredient. The label includes usage instructions, copper content details, storage conditions, and manufacturer information. The package is marked with the NDC 59365-5128-1.*

* About these descriptions: Image descriptions on this page are generated by automated AI analysis of the product label images from the manufacturer's FDA label submission (SPL). They are provided for reference only and may contain errors or omissions. Always rely on the printed label itself and the official FDA labeling, and consult a pharmacist or healthcare professional with any questions about this product.