For years, women across the nation have been choosing an intrauterine device as a form of birth control. Yet, even though these women rely on manufacturers to provide them with a dependable and safe product. Thousands of them have suffered debilitating complications and severe injuries because of the ParaGard IUD.
If you or a family member has been injured because of a broken ParaGard IUD, you need to contact the Ochs Law Firm immediately. Our dangerous medical device lawyers are representing these ParaGard IUD victims and bringing legal action against those responsible to recover the compensation you deserve.
What is a ParaGard IUD?
The ParaGard is an intrauterine device (IUD) used for birth control. This device is a little, t-shaped piece of plastic that is inserted into the uterus. Instead of hormones, this device uses copper, which is wound around the central trunk and both arms. This copper produces an inflammatory reaction inside the uterus that acts as a spermicide, which helps to prevent fertilization.
Typically, a copper IUD can last up to 12 years, and its removal is marketed as a non-surgical procedure that can be done within minutes at the doctor’s office.
Claims Associated with the ParaGard IUD
Unfortunately, since 2010, there have been thousands of spontaneous ParaGard perforation, migration, and breakage reports. According tolawsuitsfiled against the manufacturer, Teva Pharmaceuticals, numerous complaints are alleging the company failed to warn patients that the ParaGard IUD birth control could break during the removal process.
Grounds for a ParaGard IUD Lawsuit
There are four different claims a victim can file in a ParaGard IUD lawsuit. These claims typically include the following:
- The ParaGard IUD had a defective design
- The ParaGard IUD’s labeling did not warn of the potential risks associated with it
- The ParaGard IUD had a manufacturing defect
- The manufacturers of the ParaGard IUD were negligent
Injuries Related to the ParaGard IUD
There are numerous issues and complications that can stem from a broken ParaGard IUD, including:
- Infections
- Revisional procedures
- Perforation of the uterus
- The IUD device migrating inside the body
- Part of the copper wire being left inside the body during the removal process
- Pain in the pelvis
- Expulsions
- Scarring
- Internal organ damage
If you believe your injury results from the ParaGard IUD, you need to contact one of the experienced dangerous medical device lawyers at the Ochs Law Firm. Our attorneys can go over your claim, figure out what happened, and determine whether you have a viable injury case.
Get the Justice You Deserve- Contact the Ochs Law Firm Today
If you or a loved one has been harmed because of the ParaGard IUD, you deserve justice for the injuries you suffered. Do not wait any longer. Contact the Ochs Law Firm today and get the legal help you need. Once retained, our dangerous medical device attorneys can help you with the following:
- Thoroughly research every detail of your ParaGard IUD case
- Provide you with the professional advice you need and go over all of the possible outcomes and legal options you can pursue
- Come up with a strategy and plan of action for litigation
- Stand by your side through the whole legal process until justice is served
You have been through enough. It is time to let our attorneys handle the legal complexities involved in your case while you focus on what matters most- your healing and recovery. Call us today to get your free consultation, and let us answer your urgent questions and concerns.
