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The Paragard IUD is a widely used contraceptive device implanted in thousands of women. Unfortunately, the Paragard has certain design flaws making it highly prone to fracture during removal. Women who suffered serious injuries due to their Paragard IUD fracturing during removal are pursuing legal action against the device manufacturer and may be entitled to financial compensation.

UPDATES:

October 14, 2024: The MDL judge has issued an order addressing the case’s scheduling and discovery processes. The Defendants requested that bellwether discovery move forward alongside general discovery, while Plaintiffs objected, citing the Defendants’ delays in meeting their discovery obligations. Despite these concerns, the Court agreed to proceed with bellwether discovery in parallel to ensure the case progresses toward trial.

This page will look at who qualifies to file a Paragard IUD injury lawsuit. We will summarize the basic eligibility criteria that our firm is applying to screen potential Paragard lawsuits and describe the relevant injuries associated with these cases. We will also look at the possible settlement value of Paragard claims.

About the Paragard Lawsuits

The Paragard, an intrauterine device (IUD) manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals, has served as a long-term contraceptive method for women since the late 1980s. Despite its high efficacy in birth control, the Paragard IUD has faced various issues. It has a significant design flaw that frequently leads to the device fracturing within a woman’s body during attempted removal.