Gestodene Implant | The Contraceptive Pipeline Database

Product Overview

Alternative Name: Single Rod GES Implant

Description: Subcutaneous single rod implant, made of silastic, containing gestodene.

Updated date: May 30, 2018

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Product Details

Inactive material: Silicon rubber

Duration: 3 years

Dose: 36 mg

Partner: ,

Status

Began discovery in: 2000

Status Details:
Product being developed mainly for Chinese market and ongoing trials may not meet standards of more stringent regulatory authorities or WHO pre-qualification.

Programmatic Considerations

Considerations:
Reported efficacy of >99.5% in ongoing Phase II trials, shelf life of 3 years.

Single rod placed in a capsule-like device with a thicker tubal wall may make insertion and removal easier.

Not suitable for use during lactation.

Additional Information

Additional Information:
Chen HL, Chen JX. (2007) Research on the New One Rod Contraceptive Implant Containing Gestodene. Journal of Reproduction and Contraception. 18(2):86-88.

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