A woman's contraceptive implant ended up in her lung; doctors believe the device migrated because it wasn't inserted in her ...

etonogestrel-releasing subdermal implant (ENG implant) or Implanon®. In November 2011, Nexplanon® was released. Nexplanon has a redesigned inserter intended to minimize deep insertions.

There was of course no medical reason for replacing her birth control implant (this particular patient uses Nexplanon). The small, flexible rod inserted under the skin of the upper arm provides ...

So if you're looking for other contraceptive options, the implant (Nexplanon) may be a fair alternative ... rod is put under ...