Did You (or a Loved One) Suffer Complications or Injury From A Paragard Intrauterine Device (IUD) That Fractured or Broke Into Pieces While Being Removed?
Paragard IUD Removal Lawsuits & Settlements
Reviewed by Jacobs Kolton, Chtd. Attorneys at Law; Updated May 2026
The Paragard IUD lawsuits involve claims that manufacturers failed to adequately warn patients and healthcare providers that the Paragard copper IUD may fracture, break, migrate or leave pieces behind during removal, leading to possible complications including pain, bleeding, infection, perforation, infertility, organ damage, scarring, adhesions, pelvic inflammatory disease and the need for a hysterectomy, laparoscopy or other surgery to locate and remove IUD fragments.
Our team of medical device injury lawyers and class action attorneys is investigating potential Paragard IUD lawsuit cases and settlement claims of women who suffered complications and injuries from a Paragard IUD device that broke into pieces or fractured during removal of the IUD.
If you or a loved one suffered complications or injuries from a Paragard IUD device 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.
Paragard is a T-shaped copper-containing IUD or intrauterine 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 inserted. 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.
Injured patients are now coming forward and filing Paragard IUD removal injury lawsuits seeking compensation and justice for harm and suffering they may have endured after having their IUD removed.
Paragard IUD Removal Injury Lawsuit: Overview
- What Is The Paragard IUD Injury Lawsuit About?
- What Is A Paragard IUD?
- Are Attorneys Investigating Paragard IUD Injury Cases?
- Who May Qualify For a Paragard Lawsuit or Settlement?
- What Paragard IUD Injuries Have Been Reported?
- What Companies Have Been Sued Over Paragard?
- Which IUD Products Are Involved In The Paragard Litigation?
- What is The Status of Paragard Lawsuits?
- Can I Recover Compensation From a Paragard Lawsuit?
- Is There A Deadline To File a Paragard Lawsuit?
- Request A Free Case Review From A Paragard Injury Lawyer
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 device 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
If you or someone you love suffered injury or complications in connection with the removal of a Paragard IUD, you may be eligible to recover monetary compensation from a Paragard IUD lawsuit or settlement case.
Who May Qualify for a Paragard IUD Lawsuit
Individuals may qualify for a Paragard IUD removal injury lawsuit case or settlement claim if they (or a loved one):
- Had a Paragard IUD Device: Had a Paragard copper intrauterine device (IUD) inserted through their cervix and placed inside their uterus by a healthcare provider for long term birth control.
- The IUD Fractured or Broke During Removal: During removal of the Paragard IUD, it fractured or broke causing one or both arms or other IUD device fragments to remain inside the uterus or surrounding tissue, potentially causing serious complications.
- Suffered Injury: Suffered complications or injury from the fractured or broken IUD, including pain, bleeding, infection, perforation, infertility, organ damage, scarring, adhesions, pelvic inflammatory disease and the need for a hysterectomy, laparoscopy or other surgery to locate and remove IUD fragments.
Other criteria may apply in order to be eligible. Not all individuals or cases qualify for a Paragard IUD lawsuit. Individuals may not qualify if: (1) medical factors or unclear timing make it difficult to link the injuries to a Paragard IUD; (2) the claim is outside the statute of limitations or statute of repose period (if an individual waits too long they may be legally barred from suing); and/or (3) medical records do not support the claims. Individuals may not qualify for other reasons.
Paragard Injury Lawsuit Complaints
Thousands of women who had Paragard IUDs inserted and later removed have filed lawsuits seeking to recover money damages for injuries suffered during the Paragard IUD removal process.
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.
Plaintiffs in the Paragard lawsuits allege that Defendants knew that there was a significant increased risk of adverse events associated with the Paragard IUD, including arm breakage. Plaintiffs in the Paragard IUD lawsuits further allege that neither they nor their doctors were provided adequate warning from Defendants of the risk of Paragard IUD failure and injury and/or the risk of removal of the Paragard IUD.
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 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 (Judge Leigh Martin May).
Companies Sued For Paragard Injuries
Defendants named in the Paragard lawsuit cases have included various designers, developers, testers, manufacturers, marketers, packagers, sellers and/or distributors of Paragard IUD medical devices including:
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
- Teva Women’s Health, LLC
- Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.
- The Cooper Companies, Inc. and
- CooperSurgical, Inc.
Paragard IUD Products Involved In The Litigation
Paragard IUD models involved in the Paragard litigation include:
- Paragard T 380
- Paragard T 380A
- Paragard Tcu380A
Paragard Lawsuit & Settlement Updates
Recent updates about Paragard lawsuits and settlements include:
- May 2026: Federal Paragard IUD lawsuits remain centralized in MDL No. 2974 in the Northern District of Georgia. Plaintiffs continue to allege that Paragard may fracture or break during removal and that manufacturers failed to adequately warn about removal-related risks. No global Paragard settlement has been announced. According to the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, 3,984 Paragard IUD cases were pending in the MDL as of May 1, 2026.
- April 2026: As of April 1, 2026, there were 3,982 Paragard IUD lawsuit cases pending in the federal Paragard MDL litigation.
- February 2026: The first Paragard bellwether trial ended in a defense verdict for Teva. The case involved plaintiff Pauline Rickard, who alleged that her Paragard IUD broke during removal and required additional medical procedures. This verdict applied only to the facts and evidence presented in that individual bellwether case and does not automatically decide the outcome of other Paragard lawsuits. Thousands of Paragard claims remain pending that may involve different plaintiffs, medical histories, injuries, warnings, evidence, and legal arguments. Bellwether trial results can influence settlement discussions and litigation strategy, but are usually not binding on other cases. Additional bellwether trials are expected later in the year.
- January 2026: The first Paragard bellwether trial proceeded in federal court after Judge Leigh Martin May denied Teva’s request to delay the trial while it pursued an appeal. The case was one of three planned bellwether trials intended to help both sides evaluate the strength of the claims and potential settlement discussions.
- December 2025: As of December 2, 2025 there were 3,749 Paragard lawsuit cases pending in the federal Paragard MDL proceedings. The litigation is still in the pretrial and discovery phase, with the parties exchanging evidence, expert reports, and depositions to build their cases. A series of bellwether Paragard trials (i.e., test cases to gauge how juries might decide similar Paragard claims) is scheduled to begin in early 2026. The first bellwether trial is scheduled for January 2026, with additional trials planned for March and May 2026. Trial dates may change by court order, party agreement, appeal activity, settlement discussions, or other litigation developments. These early trials are key milestones and may influence possible future settlements.
- November 2025: As of November 2025, there were 3,658 Paragard injury claims pending in the Paragard IUD MDL litigation.
- August 2025: As of August 1, 2025, there were 3,529 pending Paragard cases in the Paragard MDL lawsuit in federal court.
- February 2025: The Judge in the MDL issued a case management order that set various deadlines for discovery and scheduled bellwether trial dates for January 12, 2026, March 3, 2026 and May 11, 2026.
- January 2025: As of January 2, 2025, there were 2,882 Paragard lawsuit cases pending in the federal Paragard multidistrict litigation.
- November 2024: The first Paragard bellwether trial is scheduled for December 1, 2025, and the second Paragard trial is tentatively scheduled for February 2, 2026.
- 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.
Compensation For Paragard IUD Injury Claims
Plaintiffs who bring Paragard IUD lawsuits may be able to recover compensation for injuries suffered, including money damages for losses incurred as a result of IUD removal injuries, such as:
- Compensatory damages for pain and suffering
- Loss of wages or earnings due to missed work
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Medical care expenses incurred or to be incurred
- Other out of pocket expenses
- Loss of quality or enjoyment of life
- Mental anguish/emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
- Other possible Paragard monetary damages
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 device 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 IUD injury lawyer or attorney as soon as possible.
If you or a loved one suffered injury or complications from a Paragard IUD device, 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 device, 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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