Canyon Ridge Legal represents women across the nation who have suffered injuries and serious complications related to the ParaGard IUD. If you or a loved one have experienced complications related to ParaGard, you may be entitled to compensation from ParaGard’s manufacturer Teva Pharmaceutical.
ParaGard IUD is an intrauterine device (IUD) that was designed to provide long-term birth control for up to 12 years. ParaGard IUD is unique among IUDs as it does not use artificial hormones, but instead uses copper which creates an inflammatory reaction in the uterus acting as a spermicide, helping to prevent fertilization of the egg. ParaGuard is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals and was approved for use by the FDA in 1984. Doctors insert the device through the cervical opening in a process that typically takes only a few minutes during an office visit.
Due to defective design, the arms of the T-shaped ParaGard IUD can break off and migrate inside the uterus causing severe damage to organs and internal tissue. Many women have experienced device arm breakage during the removal process which creates medical complications and can result in a second, more invasive and complicated removal procedure. In the most severe cases, a hysterectomy may be required.
Although ParaGard is highly effective at preventing pregnancy, if pregnancy does occur, the patient faces an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy with ParaGard. An ectopic pregnancy has serious complications for both the fetus and the mother and must be treated immediately. Ectopic pregnancy is the leading cause of maternal death in the early stages of pregnancy. The manufacturer of the ParaGard IUD may be liable for failure to warn users of these and other health risks associated with the device.
According to FDA reports ParaGard is linked to complications and injuries including the following:
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Numerous injury lawsuits have already been filed against ParaGard manufacturer, Teva Pharmaceuticals, claiming Teva failed to warn patients about significant risks and potential complications leaving women vulnerable and their doctors uninformed.
If you or a loved one have suffered from injuries related to the ParaGard IUD you may have a claim and be entitled to receive damages from Teva Pharmaceuticals.
If you are experiencing one or more of the above complications, the first thing to do is contact your doctor to see if additional treatment is recommended. If ParaGard IUD failure is the culprit, it may be time to consider contacting an experienced ParaGard IUD attorney to file a claim for damages against Teva Pharmaceuticals. Below are a few steps you can take to prepare for filing your claim.
If you don’t already have them, contact the medical facility where the faulty ParaGard IUD was implanted and request that they send you all your medical records including the operating report and billing statement. The operating report will include the product ID and Lot Number of the ParaGard IUD that was used during the procedure.
