Women across the country are reporting serious health complications after their Paragard IUD broke during removal, leaving dangerous fragments behind that required additional surgeries to extract. William Mattar Law Offices is standing with women who have suffered from these painful and dangerous complications. The manufacturer, Teva Pharmaceuticals, failed to adequately warn patients and doctors about the significant risk of the device breaking during removal.
If you or a loved one has experienced complications from a Paragard IUD breaking during removal or fragmenting while implanted, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. At William Mattar Law Offices, our nationwide Paragard lawsuit attorneys have the experience and resources needed to hold the manufacturers accountable for their negligence.
Take our quick online eligibility quiz to see if you qualify for a Paragard lawsuit.
What Is Paragard and Why Is It Dangerous?
Paragard is a copper-based intrauterine device marketed as a hormone-free birth control option that can prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years. Unlike hormonal alternatives, Paragard works by releasing copper ions that create an environment toxic to sperm, effectively preventing fertilization without affecting hormonal balance.
The device features a distinct T-shaped plastic frame with copper wire wrapped around it and two horizontal arms that extend when properly positioned in the uterus. These arms serve to anchor the device and prevent it from being expelled.
However, thousands of women have discovered a critical defect – 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, requiring additional surgical procedures to remove – including hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, and in severe cases, hysterectomy.
The FDA has received over 1,600 reports of Paragard breakage since 2010. Medical research published in prominent journals including the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology has documented numerous cases where Paragard devices fractured during removal, leading to serious complications including:
- Perforation of the uterine wall
- Migration of fragments to surrounding organs
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Permanent scarring and potential infertility
- Emergency surgical interventions
Despite growing evidence of these risks, Teva Pharmaceuticals failed to provide adequate warnings to patients and healthcare providers about the possibility of device breakage during removal. This lack of transparency left women unprepared for potentially life-altering complications and necessary follow-up surgeries.
Legal Basis for Filing a Paragard Claim
Women injured by Paragard IUDs are pursuing justice through several compelling legal arguments. William Mattar Law Offices is helping clients nationwide hold the manufacturers accountable through these key legal theories:
Teva Pharmaceuticals failed to disclose the true risk of Paragard breaking during removal, denying women their right to make fully informed decisions about their reproductive health and safety.
The Paragard IUD’s arms become increasingly brittle over time, making them prone to breaking during standard removal procedures – a serious design flaw the manufacturer should have identified and addressed.
Evidence suggests manufacturing defects and inadequate quality control may have contributed to the device’s tendency to break, putting thousands of women at unnecessary risk of injury.
By marketing Paragard as safe and fully removable, manufacturers provided an implied warranty that the device would function as intended – a promise broken for many women nationwide.
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 for contraceptive purposes. Most qualified cases involve devices implanted after 2010, as more recent cases have stronger legal standing.
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
- The broken pieces required additional surgical intervention to remove
- The Paragard device broke apart while still implanted, necessitating surgical removal
Women who had the device removed before 2017 generally do not qualify for current litigation. Additionally, if you’ve already received a replacement Paragard after the initial device broke, this may affect your case evaluation.
The duration of implantation also matters – women who had the device in place for less than 10 years typically have stronger claims than those who exceeded the manufacturer’s recommended usage period.
The Paragard attorneys at William Mattar Law Offices understand both the physical pain and emotional trauma these complications cause. Through our free online case evaluation, we’ll help determine if you qualify for compensation and guide you through the legal process with compassion and expertise.
Steps to Take After Paragard Complications
If you’ve suffered complications from a broken Paragard IUD, taking specific steps can protect both your health and your legal rights. William Mattar Law Offices recommends these important actions for women nationwide:
Visit your healthcare provider immediately to document all symptoms and complications, establishing a clear connection between your injuries and the Paragard device.
Request and maintain copies of all medical records related to your Paragard insertion, complications, and removal procedures to strengthen your potential legal claim.
Victims nationwide can seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and emotional distress caused by defective Paragard devices.
Statutes of limitations vary by state but restrict the time available to file your claim, making it crucial to consult with William Mattar Law Offices quickly.
Get Your Instant Online Case Evaluation
Don’t postpone seeking justice if you’ve been harmed by a broken Paragard IUD. Legal time limits restrict how long you have to file your claim. William Mattar Law Offices offers a free, instant online case evaluation that will quickly determine if you qualify for compensation. Take action now to protect your rights and join other women nationwide seeking accountability from Paragard’s manufacturer.
