Our law firm is currently handling lawsuits on behalf of individuals who have suffered injury as a result of malfunctioning Paragard IUD devices. Lawsuits against the manufacturer of Paragard claim that women who received the non-hormonal IUD have experienced serious injury and had to undergo surgeries to remove fractured pieces of the devices.
Paragard IUD is a small plastic intrauterine device that is intended to provide long-term birth control. It is the only nonhormonal copper IUD available in the United States. When it was introduced to the market, Paragard was advertised as an easily removeable, safe, and effective device.
Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Paragard as a safe form of contraception, thousands of complaints and dozens of lawsuits have alleged that Paragard can break and lead to injuries and surgery to repair the damage. The T-shaped arm may become hard and brittle over time and lose its flexibility. This could increase the chances that the arm could snap when the device is removed.
Cases have been consolidated in the Northern District of Georgia. Voluntary reports to the FDA Adverse Events Reporting System indicate that between 2013 and 2021, there have been 3,186 reports of device breakage with 1,910 of the events deemed serious. Of the 3,186 reports, 102 required hospitalizations for life threatening complications.
Paragard devices that fracture during removal may leave pieces embedded in the uterine wall. This can cause chronic abdominal pain, pelvic inflammation, infertility, and surgical intervention to remove the remaining device. Invasive procedures such as hysteroscopy, laparoscopy and laparotomy may be necessary.
If you or a loved one has been injured by Paragard IUD, you may recover compensation for any or all of the following:
Numerous adverse events regarding malfunctioning IUD devices have been reported.
One Minnesota plaintiff who had a Paragard inserted in 2017 claims that the device broke apart and had to be retrieved in pieces when it was removed. The woman sustained serious injuries and alleges that she was not warned of the risk of the device fracturing.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration described multiple incidents of IUD removal failure including the following:
The Lake Law Firm was founded by Edward J. Lake, Esq., a personal injury lawyer for over 25 years. Our dedicated team of attorneys is committed to seeking justice on behalf of those who have suffered injury or death due to the negligence of others. Our experienced attorneys handle many different types of pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, and other defective products. The lawyers in our firm have helped collect millions of dollars for their clients. The Lake Law Firm will advocate for you and your rights. Please contact us for a free confidential case evaluation.
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