Paragard IUD Lawsuits
Women throughout Missouri are experiencing serious health complications after their Paragard IUDs broke during removal, leaving behind fragments that required additional surgeries to extract. The manufacturer, Teva Pharmaceuticals, failed to adequately warn patients and healthcare providers about the significant risk of device breakage. Cofman Townsley Attorneys At Law is advocating for women who have suffered from these painful and potentially devastating complications.
If you or a loved one has experienced complications from a Paragard IUD breaking during removal or while implanted, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. At Cofman Townsley Attorneys At Law, our Missouri Paragard defect lawyers have the experience and commitment needed to hold the manufacturers accountable for their negligence.
Take our simple online eligibility quiz to see if you qualify for a Paragard lawsuit.
What Is Paragard and Why Is It Dangerous?
Paragard is a copper intrauterine device marketed as a hormone-free birth control option effective for up to 10 years. The device features a T-shaped plastic frame wrapped with copper wire, with two arms that extend horizontally when properly positioned in the uterus.
Unlike hormonal birth control methods, Paragard works by releasing copper ions that create an environment toxic to sperm, preventing pregnancy without introducing hormones into the body. This made it an attractive choice for Missouri women seeking effective, long-term contraception without hormonal side effects.
However, a serious safety concern has emerged. The arms of the Paragard IUD often become brittle over time, causing them to break during removal procedures. When breakage occurs, sharp fragments can remain embedded in the uterine tissue, frequently requiring invasive follow-up surgeries to remove all pieces – including procedures like hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, or even hysterectomy in severe cases.
The FDA has received numerous adverse event reports related to Paragard breakage.
Medical research published in journals including Contraception and The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology has documented multiple cases where Paragard devices fractured during removal, leading to serious complications including:
- Uterine perforation
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Infection and scarring
- Chronic pain
- Potential fertility issues
Despite growing evidence of these risks, Teva Pharmaceuticals consistently failed to provide adequate warnings to patients and healthcare providers about the possibility of device breakage during removal, leaving Missouri women unprepared for these potentially life-altering complications.
Legal Basis for Filing a Paragard Claim
Missouri women injured by Paragard IUDs have compelling legal grounds for seeking justice. Cofman Townsley Attorneys At Law is helping residents throughout the Show-Me State build strong cases based on these fundamental legal principles:
The manufacturer failed to adequately disclose the significant risk of Paragard breaking during removal, denying women their right to make fully informed decisions about their reproductive health.
The Paragard IUD’s arms become increasingly brittle with extended use, creating a dangerous tendency to break during removal – a critical design flaw the manufacturer should have identified and addressed.
Evidence suggests potential quality control issues in the manufacturing process may have contributed to the device’s tendency to break, putting countless Missouri women at risk.
By marketing Paragard as safe and fully removable, the manufacturer established an implied warranty that the device would function as intended – a promise broken for many Missouri women.
Who Qualifies to File a Paragard Lawsuit?
You may be eligible to file a Paragard lawsuit if you meet these key criteria:
First, you must have had a Paragard IUD inserted as your birth control method. Cases involving devices implanted after 2010 generally have stronger standing in the current litigation.
Second, you must have experienced one of these specific complications:
- The Paragard device broke during the removal procedure, with one or both arms breaking off
- You required an additional surgical procedure to remove broken Paragard fragments
- Your Paragard fractured while still implanted, necessitating surgical intervention
Women who had their devices removed before 2017 typically do not qualify for the current litigation. Additionally, if you received a replacement Paragard after the initial device broke, this may affect your case evaluation.
The duration of implantation is also relevant. Women who had the device in place for less than the recommended 10-year maximum typically have stronger claims than those who exceeded this timeframe.
The Paragard attorneys at Cofman Townsley Attorneys At Law understand the physical and emotional trauma these complications cause. Through our thorough online case evaluation, we’ll help determine if you qualify for compensa
Steps to Take After Paragard Complications
If you’ve suffered from complications due to a broken Paragard IUD, taking specific steps can protect both your health and legal rights. Cofman Townsley Attorneys At Law recommends these important actions:
Consult with healthcare providers about all symptoms and complications, establishing clear medical documentation connecting your injuries to the Paragard device.
Collect and preserve all medical records related to your Paragard insertion, complications, and removal procedures to strengthen your potential claim.
Missouri victims can seek recovery for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress caused by defective Paragard devices.
Missouri’s statute of limitations restricts the time available to file your claim, making prompt consultation with Cofman Townsley Attorneys At Law essential.
Get Your Instant Online Case Evaluation
Don’t delay seeking justice if you’ve been harmed by a broken Paragard IUD. Missouri law limits the time you have to file your claim. Cofman Townsley Attorneys At Law provides a free, instant online case evaluation to quickly determine if you qualify for compensation. Take action today to protect your rights and join other Missouri women demanding accountability from Paragard’s manufacturer.