Paragard IUD Products Liability Litigation
The causation theory is supported by FDA reports and medical literature indicating that Paragard IUDs can fracture during removal, causing perforation and damage to surrounding organs. FDA investigations in 2022 and 2024 flagged device breakage as a significant safety concern, with adverse event reports documenting severe injuries. Medical studies confirm that device fracture can lead to organ perforation, migration, and subsequent injuries such as infections and infertility. Expert testimonies in lawsuits attribute injuries to manufacturing defects, design flaws, and inadequate warnings, establishing a causal link between device breakage and the reported injuries.
4,111
Pending actions
4,409
Total actions filed
Active
Status
12/16/2020
Established
Who qualifies
Plaintiffs qualify if they experienced device breakage during removal, leading to injuries such as organ perforation, organ damage, or other complications. The injuries must be reported after device implantation, with the general timeframe from implantation to present. The Plaintiff Fact Sheet deadline was July 2023, and ongoing deadlines include expert disclosures (e.g., July 24, 2025) and pre-trial filings. No specific new cutoff date beyond the PFS deadline has been identified.
Products involved
- Paragard IUD
Alleged injuries
- device breakage during removal
- uterine perforation
- organ damage
- pelvic inflammatory disease
- infertility
- infection
- surgical procedures including hysterectomy
Lead counsel
- Erin K. Copeland
- Timothy Clark
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