condom
Enable an AI agent to recognise a condom, assess its documented condition and suitability for an intended use, and identify permissible next actions or reasons to withhold use.
Research draft, second pass
A second pass drafted this model: the structure a model of this thing needs, and what is known about it in the world. The line under this one says how the second half was obtained - researched against sources, or recalled without web access, in which case nothing here was read anywhere and every claim is a lead to verify. Unreviewed either way.
Researched by: Codex
Purpose and description
Enable an AI agent to recognise a condom, assess its documented condition and suitability for an intended use, and identify permissible next actions or reasons to withhold use.
It can be Identify the condom and retrieve instructions matching its configuration and variant.; Compare declared dimensions and design with stated selection requirements.; Check documented material, coating and accessory compatibility for a proposed use.; Inspect packaging and visible condition, then flag uncertainty or grounds to withhold use.; Guide opening, orientation, placement and removal using the identified product instructions.; Record observed breakage or displacement and route the article to replacement or disposal while handing exposure assessment to a neighbouring model..
Distinguishing features
Determine whether the item is identified as a condom for sexual use, rather than a probe cover, finger cot or other protective sheath; shape alone does not establish identity.
Distinguish a sheath designed to cover a penis from a pouch designed for internal placement using its opening, retention features and product instructions.
Distinguish it from a dental dam by whether the barrier forms a sheath or pouch rather than a sheet.
Distinguish it from a diaphragm or cervical cap by its intended placement and extent of coverage, verified against product instructions.
Distinguish an actual barrier article from a novelty or demonstration article through its labelled intended use and supporting documentation.
Scope
+ External or internal condom identity and distinguishing physical features
+ Material, dimensions, retention features and product-specific fit information
+ Barrier condition and evidence supporting labelled uses
+ Lubricants, coatings and compatibility constraints
+ Individual packaging, expiry, storage history and lot traceability
+ Preparation, application, removal and disposal states
- A person's anatomy, allergies, clinical history or medical assessment
- Sexual consent, relationships and encounter-level decisions
- Diagnosis, treatment and management of pregnancy or infection risk
- Standalone lubricants, medicines and other contraceptive products
- Manufacturing equipment and production quality-management systems
- Retail transactions, inventory management and waste-processing infrastructure
Characteristics
- Condom configuration
- external; internal; unresolved Determines which placement, retention and dimensional descriptions apply.
- Product identity
- manufacturer, product designation, variant and matching instructions Connects the physical article to the correct claims and handling constraints.
- Barrier material
- declared material or composition; unknown Supports material-specific compatibility and sensitivity checks without inferring them from appearance.
- Declared dimensions
- mm for length, nominal width, thickness or configuration-specific dimensions; include measurement definition Supports fit comparisons while avoiding confusion between flattened width, diameter and circumference.
- Retention and end features
- record rolled rim, rings, reservoir, closed-end geometry and other declared features as applicable Helps recognise configuration and interpret orientation and placement instructions.
- Surface treatment
- declared lubricant, coating or additive; none declared; unknown Identifies substances relevant to compatibility and product selection.
- Supported intended use
- product-specific claim linked to labelling or other identified evidence Prevents a condom's appearance or category from being treated as proof of every protective claim.
- Immediate package condition
- apparently intact; opened; visibly damaged; uncertain Provides evidence for handling decisions while keeping package appearance separate from barrier integrity.
- Expiry assessment
- within labelled expiry; expired; unreadable; unavailable; include assessment date Makes the time-dependent assessment explicit and reviewable.
- Storage exposure history
- known storage or transport exposures linked to product storage requirements; unknown intervals Allows potentially relevant exposure to be assessed without assuming an intact wrapper proves suitable storage.
- Observed barrier condition
- no defect observed; visible tear or hole; sticking or other alteration; not inspected; uncertain Records observations without equating an absence of visible defects with verified performance.
- Use state
- unopened; opened and unapplied; placement attempted; in use; removed; discarded; unknown Distinguishes remaining handling options and avoids treating an opened or used article as new.
Also called
Where this came from
wikidata · CC0 1.0
Also registered as vr.tr.condom
Drafted structure
Bundle to layer to finding to question, as the second pass will find it: 5 bundles · 10 layers · 10 findings · 20 questions.
Condom identity Establishes what barrier article this is and which product evidence applies.
Similar-looking sheaths can have different purposes, and condom configurations require different handling.
Barrier configuration
Recognises the article through its geometry and intended placement.
Configuration and boundary
Record evidence that the article is an external or internal condom rather than a neighbouring barrier product.
- What labelled purpose and physical features identify this article as a condom? definition
- What distinguishes it from a dental dam, cervical barrier, probe cover or novelty sheath? boundary
Product evidence
Links the article to its particular variant and documented claims.
Identity-to-instructions match
Record the product identification needed to apply instructions and claims to this article.
- Which manufacturer, variant and instruction version match the wrapper or other available identification? provenance
- Which intended uses are explicitly supported for this variant, and where are those claims documented? provenance
Fit and retention Describes dimensions, orientation and features relevant to placement and remaining positioned.
Condom selection and placement depend on configuration-specific geometry rather than a generic object size.
Dimensional fit
Makes size labels interpretable without assuming a universal sizing system.
Interpretable dimensions
Record dimensions together with their definitions and the manufacturer's fit guidance.
- What length, nominal width or other relevant dimensions are declared, in what units and with what definitions? measurement
- How does the manufacturer relate this variant's dimensions to selection, and which fit requirements remain unresolved? boundary
Orientation and retention
Captures the features used to establish correct placement and recognise displacement.
Placement features
Record applicable rims, rings, ends and orientation cues with their documented roles.
- Which physical features determine orientation, placement and retention for this configuration? definition
- What product instructions govern placement checks and responses to slipping, rolling or displacement? action
Material and barrier Connects composition and surface treatments to compatibility and evidence about barrier performance.
A condom's material and additives constrain selection and use, while appearance cannot establish protective performance.
Composition and contact
Identifies substances and product-specific compatibility conditions.
Material and additive compatibility
Record declared materials, lubricants and additives alongside evidence for permitted contacts.
- What barrier material, lubricant, coating and other additives are declared for this variant? provenance
- Which additional lubricants or substances do its instructions permit or exclude, and what remains undocumented? action
Integrity and performance
Separates article-level observations from product-level testing and claims.
Limits of integrity evidence
Record visible condition and supporting performance evidence without treating either as a guarantee for an individual use.
- What tears, holes, sticking or other alterations are observable, and what has not been inspected? measurement
- Which barrier claims rest on product-level testing, and what can that evidence establish about this individual article? boundary
Packaging and shelf condition Assesses the immediate wrapper, dated limits and known exposures before use.
The condom's wrapper and storage history provide decision-relevant evidence that cannot be recovered from the unpackaged article alone.
Wrapper and traceability
Preserves package observations and identifiers needed for verification.
Wrapper evidence
Record the wrapper's condition and its association with product, lot and expiry information.
- Is the individual wrapper opened, visibly damaged or apparently intact, and when was this observed? measurement
- What lot and expiry markings are legible, and how securely are they associated with this condom? provenance
Age and storage
Evaluates dated limits and exposure history against the identified product's requirements.
Shelf condition assessment
Record whether available time and storage evidence supports continued consideration for use.
- How does the assessment date compare with the labelled expiry, including any ambiguity in its date format? measurement
- What known heat, light, friction or other exposures conflict with its storage instructions, and what action do those instructions support? action
Use and retirement Tracks the article through opening, placement, use, removal and disposal.
A condom's available actions change after opening or attempted placement, and observed failures require an explicit handoff.
Preparation and application
Connects the current handling state to the applicable instructions.
Handling state and next action
Record what has happened to the article and which instructed action follows.
- Has the condom remained wrapped, been opened, had placement attempted or entered use, and how is that state known? provenance
- What do the matching instructions require for opening, orientation, application and replacement after a handling error? action
Failure, removal and disposal
Records observed problems and terminates the article's use with appropriate handling.
End-of-use disposition
Distinguish observed breakage or displacement from inferred exposure and record removal and disposal status.
- Was breakage, displacement or suspected leakage observed, at what stage, and with what uncertainty? measurement
- What removal, replacement and disposal actions apply, and which exposure-related questions must be handed to a clinical or encounter model? action
What the second pass must settle
- Does the registry intend this entry to include both external and internal condoms, and how should configuration-specific requirements be represented without splitting the registered thing?
- Which authoritative product documents and standards should ground protective claims for each material and intended use?
- Which dimensional definitions and fit guidance can be compared across manufacturers, and which must remain product-specific?
- What evidence supports decisions after uncertain storage, ambiguous expiry markings or subtle material changes?
- Which opening, placement-error, removal and disposal rules apply across products, and which require instructions for the exact variant?