Implanon 68mg Implant (Contraceptive Implant)
Some important information about Implanon
The subdermal implant marketed as Implanon has now been replaced by a radio-opaque version with a new insertion mechanism designed to reduce the risk of deep insertion.
The new implant is called Nexplanon. Like Implanon, the active hormone contained in Nexplanon is etonogestrel 68mg. It is inserted sub-dermally and is bioequivalent to Implanon.
Nexplanon is different from Implanon in two important ways. Firstly, the implant is radio-opaque and can therefore now be located using x-ray or CT scan, if necessary. The major change is a newly designed preloaded applicator, which has been designed to reduce the risk of deep insertion or non-insertion. The removal technique remains unchanged.
Williams Medical Supplies is now supplying Nexplanon in place of Implanon, although some stock of Implanon still remain. The product code will for the new product is A6556.
For more information on the change from Implanon to Nexplanon, please visit http://www.nexplanontraining.co.uk/Default.aspx.
To purchase Nexplanon, please visit our Nexplanon Product Page.
Implanon 68mg Implant (Contraceptive Implant)
Implanon is a 4cm long flexible tube, about the size of a hairgrip. Placed under the skin of the upper arm, Implanon steadily releases 68mg of etonogestrel into the bloodstream over a three year period.
Additional Information
- Active ingredient: etonogestrel
- Package: 1 applicator containing 1 implant
- Manufacturer: Schering-Plough
- Non-claimable
Specifications
- Implant width: 2mm
- Implant length: 40mm
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