If you or a loved one suffered complications or injuries from a Paragard IUD implant that broke and/or fractured while the IUD was being removed, you may be entitled to recover compensation from a Paragard IUD lawsuit case or settlement claim.
A team of medical device injury lawyers and class action attorneys is investigating potential lawsuit cases and settlement claims of women who suffered complications and injuries from a Paragard IUD implant that broke into pieces and/or fractured during the IUD removal process.
Paragard is a T-shaped copper-containing IUD or intra-uterine device (i.e., a long-term contraceptive or birth control device indicated for prevention of pregnancy in females of reproductive potential) comprised of a plastic frame made of polyethylene and barium sulfate that is inserted into the uterus by a healthcare provider. Paragard is a temporary, non-hormonal, non-surgical IUD that can remain in a woman’s body for up to 10 years.
Unfortunately, many women have reported health problems after having the Paragard IUD device implanted. As of March 31, 2024, more than 52,700 Paragard cases had been reported to the FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System. Adverse events reported included, among others, complication of device removal, device breakage, device expulsion, device dislocation, and injury associated with the device.
Paragard IUD Lawsuit Cases & Settlement Claims
Paragard IUD lawsuit and settlement cases potentially being investigated include claims of women who, after having a Paragard IUD implant removed, suffered serious injuries or complications including:
- Breaking of IUD while being removed
- Fracturing of IUD during removal
- Surgery to remove broken IUD pieces
- Broken IUD arm
- Splintering of IUD
- Hysterectomy
- Chronic abdominal pain
- Vaginal bleeding
- Internal bleeding
- Infection
- Infertility
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- IUD migration
- Allergic reaction to IUD pieces left in the body
- Perforation of the uterus or cervix
- Organ damage
- IUD pieces lodged in organs
- Broken IUD pieces cannot be removed
- Death
- Other IUD injuries or complications
Paragard IUD lawsuits filed in federal district courts have been consolidated and/or transferred into an MDL or multidistrict litigation, styled In RE: Paragard IUD Products Liability Litigation, Case No. 1:20-MD-2974-LMM, MDL 2974, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division.
The Paragard lawsuit complaints allege, among other things, that the Paragard intrauterine device has a propensity to break upon removal, causing complications and injuries, including surgeries to remove the broken piece of the device, infertility, and pain.
The Paragard lawsuit cases assert claims for, among other things, Strict Liability (Design Defect), Strict Liability (Failure to Warn), Strict Liability (Manufacturing Defect), Negligence, Negligence (Design and Manufacturing Defect), Negligence (Failure to Warn), Negligent Misrepresentation, Breach of Express Warranty, Breach of Implied Warranty, Violation of Consumer Protection Laws, Gross Negligence, Unjust Enrichment, Punitive Damages and/or Loss of Consortium.
Paragard IUD models include T 380, T 380A and Tcu380A. Defendants in the Paragard lawsuits have included Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Teva Women’s Health, LLC, Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc., The Cooper Companies, Inc. and CooperSurgical, Inc.
Paragard Lawsuit & Settlement Updates
Recent updates about Paragard lawsuits and settlements include:
- May 2024: As of May 1, 2024, more than 2,650 Paragard cases had been filed or were pending in the Paragard MDL.
- September 2023: The Judge issued a scheduling order setting a fact discovery deadline of February 9, 2024, expert discovery deadline of May 10, 2024 and a bellwether trial date of October 28, 2024.
- January 2023: The Judge overseeing the Paragard MDL lawsuit appointed a mediator (retired Judge M. Gino Brogdon Sr.) to facilitate settlement talks between the parties.
Time Is Limited To File A Paragard IUD Lawsuit
Deadlines called statutes of limitation and statutes of repose may limit the amount of time that individuals have to file a Paragard lawsuit to try to recover compensation for injuries they claimed to have suffered from a Paragard IUD implant breaking or fracturing.
This means that if a Paragard IUD lawsuit case is not filed before the applicable time limit or deadline, the claimant may be prohibited from ever pursuing litigation or taking legal action regarding the Paragard injury claim. That is why it is important to connect with a Paragard injury lawyer or attorney as soon as possible.
If you or a loved one suffered injury or complications from a Paragard IUD implant, you may be entitled to compensation from a Paragard IUD lawsuit case or settlement claim. Contact a medical device injury lawyer to request a free case review.
*If you or a loved one are experiencing health issues, side effects or complications from an IUD implant, we urge you to promptly consult with your doctor or physician for an evaluation.
**The listing of a company (e.g., Teva, Teva Women’s Health, Teva Branded Pharmaceutical, The Cooper Companies, or CooperSurgical, etc.) or product (e.g., Paragard IUD) is not meant to state or imply that the company acted illegally or improperly or that the product is unsafe or defective; rather only that an investigation may be, is or was being conducted to determine whether legal rights have been violated.
***The use of any trademarks, tradenames or service marks is solely for product identification and/or informational purposes.
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