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A blood clot filter is a tiny metal, mesh-like device implanted into a patient’s vein to prevent blood clots from traveling to the heart and lungs. You can think of a blood clot filter as a kind of net. It may be used temporarily to treat patients following surgery, or permanently for those who are…

Since 2002, the Essure birth control implant has been promoted as a simple way to prevent pregnancy without going on hormonal birth control. The small metal spring is implanted in the fallopian tubes, thus preventing an egg from passing through. The device is a physical barrier and contains no hormones. Though this device sounds streamlined…