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Nexplanon is an etonogestrel birth control implant that goes inside your arm. The implant goes underneath the skin of your inner, non-dominant upper arm. It is about 1.6 inches long, about 1/8 inch in diameter, and is over 99 percent effective.
The implant can prevent pregnancy for as long as three years. The hormone in Nexplanon is known as progestin, and it can stop pregnancy by preventing your ovaries from releasing eggs.
However, there have been reports of bent or broken Nexplanon implants, according to Nexplanon’s label. Examples of bent or broken birth control implants have also been documented by medical journals:
If you have received a Nexplanon implant, you may be wondering what happens if your Nexplanon is bent or broken. This article will review bent or broken Nexplanon implants in detail.
In This Article
What Happens if My Nexplanon Is Bent or Broken?
What Is the Nexplanon Blood Clot Risk?
What Are the Symptoms of a Heart Attack?
What Are the Symptoms of a Stroke?
What Are the Symptoms of a Pulmonary Embolism?
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?
Can I File a Nexplanon Lawsuit?
How Much Do Nexplanon Lawyers Charge?
What Happens if My Nexplanon Is Bent or Broken?
You should seek medical attention from a healthcare professional if your Nexplanon is bent or broken. According to Nexplanon’s label, a bent or broken implant can result in a slight increase in the rate the implant releases etonogestrel.
Nexplanon is visible in X-ray scans, so a healthcare professional can perform imaging on your implant and let you know if the implant needs to be removed or replaced.
What Is the Nexplanon Blood Clot Risk?
Nexplanon might increase the chance of developing a serious blood clot, according to Nexplanon’s label. This may especially apply to those with other risk factors, like smoking. Blood clots can lead to potentially fatal events, such as stroke, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, or deep vein thrombosis.
Nexplanon’s label recommends telling healthcare providers at least four weeks before having surgery or being on bed rest, as bed rest and surgery can increase the chances of developing blood clots.
A 2012 study linked the usage of birth control implants that go under the skin with a 40 percent higher risk of the development of venous blood clots.
What Are the Symptoms of a Heart Attack?
According to the CDC, the primary symptoms of a heart attack are:
- Chest discomfort or pain
- Feeling faint, light-headed, or weak
- Discomfort or pain in the back, neck, or jaw
- Pain or discomfort in one or both shoulders or arms
- Shortness of breath
You should call 911 if you are experiencing heart attack symptoms.
What Are the Symptoms of a Stroke?
According to the CDC, the signs of a stroke are:
- Sudden weakness or numbness in the leg, arm, or face, especially when it’s on only one side of your body
- Sudden confusion, trouble understanding speech, or difficulty speaking
- Sudden problems with eyesight
- Sudden problems with walking, lack of coordination, loss of balance, or dizziness
- Sudden, severe headache without any known cause
You should call 911 if you are experiencing stroke symptoms.
What Are the Symptoms of a Pulmonary Embolism?
According to the National Library of Medicine, the symptoms of a pulmonary embolism, which is a suddenly blocked lung artery, are:
- Coughing up blood
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
You should seek urgent medical care if you experience unexplained bloody cough, chest pain, or shortness of breath.
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?
According to the CDC, the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis, which is when blood clots form in deep veins, are:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Skin redness
- Tenderness
You should see a doctor as quickly as you can if you have these symptoms.
Can I File a Nexplanon Lawsuit?
You may be eligible for financial compensation in a Nexplanon lawsuit if you or a loved one developed a blood clot after having Nexplanon implanted. A Nexplanon lawsuit may seek financial compensation based on numerous causes of action, including:
- Strict liability – defective design: A Nexplanon lawsuit may claim that Nexplanon is defective by design since it can cause blood clots even when it is manufactured and implanted properly.
- Strict liability – failure to warn: Many Nexplanon users may have suffered from blood clots before Nexplanon’s label was updated to warn about blood clots. A Nexplanon lawsuit may claim that Nexplanon failed to warn of defects since its label did not warn about the risk of blood clots.
- Negligence: A Nexplanon lawsuit may claim that Nexplanon’s manufacturers were negligent because they failed to adequately test Nexplanon before releasing it into the marketplace.
