23 million women use contraceptive implants as their chosen method of birth control[1].  Contraceptive implants are thin, flexible rods inserted under the skin of a woman’s upper arm that release hormones. Implants are over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy and are widely used throughout the world[2]. 

Aided by a modernized insertion device, contraceptive implants can be inserted efficiently in less than a minute[3]. However, implant removal still requires manual excision using a scalpel and forceps; and its success relies on the skill and experience of the clinician. 

We believe implant removal should be just as easy and accessible as insertion which is why we have developed an innovative alternative to the standard removal procedure. 

[1]  United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2019). Contraceptive Use by Method 2019: Data Booklet (ST/ESA/SER.A/435). 

[2] https://www.nexplanon.com/

[3] Mansour D, Mommers E, Teede H, et al. Clinician satisfaction and insertion characteristics of a new applicator to insert radiopaque Implanon: an open-label, noncontrolled, multicenter trial. Contraception. 2010;82(3):243–249.