A single NEXPLANON implant is inserted subdermally in the upper arm. To reduce the risk of neural or vascular injury, the implant should be inserted at the inner side of the non-dominant upper arm about 8-10 cm (3-4 inches) above the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Graphitic corrosion is selective leaching of iron from gray cast iron, where iron particles are removed and graphite grains remain intact. Graphitic corrosion is also known as selective leaching, dealloying, demetalification, parting and selective corrosion.
Bimetallic (galvanic) corrosion risks from contact with galvanised steel or aluminium. Introduction. Bimetallic corrosion can only occur when two dissimilar metals are in 'electrical' contact and are bridged by an electrically conductive liquid. The 'cell' produced can result in corrosion to one of the paired metals. This can be an issue when stainless steels are in contact with other metals, depending on the circumstances.