Paragard litigation
Lawsuits allege that the Paragard copper IUD becomes brittle and breaks during removal, leaving arms of the device embedded in the uterus.
Accepting cases
What the lawsuits allege
Thousands of women report that an arm of the Paragard snapped off at removal, an event the litigation alleges stems from the plastic frame degrading over years in the body. Cases are coordinated in a federal multidistrict litigation and continue to be filed.
Injuries named in the litigation
- Device fracture during removal
- Retained fragments embedded in the uterus
- Surgical retrieval, including hysteroscopy
- Hysterectomy in severe cases
Who may qualify
If your Paragard broke during removal and fragments required surgery or remain in your body, you may have a claim. The review is free and confidential, and we will give you an honest answer either way. You pay attorney's fees only if we recover for you.
Call (888) 391‑1315 or use the form for a free, confidential review. You pay attorney's fees only if we recover for you.