Same Trusted Formula, Meaningfully Improved
The MGA Implant formula you're familiar with, in a new half-cylindrical shape, with the same surface area, available to order when your patients need it. No pre-order scheduling required!
Order when you need it
No more order windows. Allow approx. 1-2 business days for preparation before shipment.
Redesigned for retention
Half-cylindrical shape designed to reduce migration risk. Same surface area, same formula, better fit.
Scored for Accuracy
Scored in 1/10th increments for accurate dosing without multiple sizes.
Extended beyond-use date
The same formula you trust, now with a 90-day BUD from time of compounding
Product Details
The new implant retains the same Melengestrol Acetate formula and surface area as its predecessor. What's changed is the shape, the mold, and the beyond-use date.
| Attribute | 1gm - previous | 1gm - update | 3gm - previous | 3gm - updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shape | Cylinder | Half-Cylinder | Cylinder | Half-Cylinder |
| Height | 5mm | 4mm | 9mm | 7.5mm |
| Width | 5mm | 8mm | 9mm | 15mm |
| Length | 53mm | 40mm | 48mm | 33mm |
Sectioning the Segment-Scored MGA Implants
Both implant sizes feature nine evenly spaced score lines, allowing the implant to be cut into up to 10 equal segments. This allows for flexibility in dosing across a wide range of species and body weights without requiring multiple implant sizes.
Materials for Sectioning
- Sterile cutting surface
- Sterile scalpel blade or equivalent sterilized cutting instrument
- Sterile forceps
- Impervious gloves and appropriate PPE. Direct skin contact with MGA should be avoided — melengestrol acetate may cause adverse effects on fertility or harm a developing fetus.
- Sterile labeled container or sterile field for holding separated segments
Sectioning Instructions
- Open the sterile packaging and confirm the implant is intact and matches the size ordered.
- Verify that all nine score lines are clearly visible on the implant surface before proceeding.
- Determine the number of segments needed to meet the prescribed dose.
- Align the blade above the appropriate score notch and make a single, clean downward cut through to the base of the implant.
What Has Stayed the Same
The Formula
This MGA Implant formula compounded by Wedgewood is the same formula and made with the same ingredients as those used in the previously compounded shapes and strengths.
Customer Support
Our dedicated team of MGA Implant-experienced pharmacists are ready to assist you through the new ordering process, whether you choose to place your order by phone or online.
Commitment to Quality
We are committed to the highest quality standards for compounded medications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the new implants different from the old impants?
The new implants differ from the old implants in size and shape, and they carry a longer beyond-use date of 90 days. Rest assured, the formula, surface area, and quality has not changed. Each implant is stringently tested for potency, sterility, stability, and endotoxins, and terminally sterilized through gamma irradiation at approximately 25 kGy.
Is the ordering process different?
You no longer need to follow a specific ordering schedule. These implants are available to order on an as-needed basis, through the same avenue you've purchased previously. Beginning in August, you can log in and place an order when you're ready through your Wedgewood.com account, or call our customer care team at 866-823-9314.
What if I need a size that is not available?
The new 1gm and 3gm implants are scored in 1/10th increments, allowing a wider range of doses to be achieved with greater precision than the previous version, giving more flexibility per implant.
How should I store the implant once I receive it?
The implant should be stored at a controlled room temperature (68° to 77°F) and left inside its sterile pouch until you are ready to place the implant.
How long will I have to place the implant once I receive it?
The current implant-by date (or BUD) will be 90 days from the date it is compounded. After compounding, the implants go through the process for sterilizing and testing. When you place your order, we can provide the estimated ship date of the implant along with the expected BUD.