(Newswire.net — December 21, 2021) —
A Paragard is an intrauterine device that is used as a contraceptive method. A Paragard is entirely made of copper and is free from any hormones – this makes it unique. Once placed in the uterus, a Paragard can be effective for up to 10 years. It works by releasing small amounts of copper into the uterus, which creates an acidic environment. This makes sperm implantation very tough.
Despite its advantages, many users have reported cases of Paragard IUD injury. Many women claimed that their Paragard broke during removal, leaving pieces of the IUD in their bodies. Some women require surgery to remove these remaining pieces and receive extra care post-op. If you have received a Paragard and are facing issues with its removal, contact your attorney to know more about how you can claim compensation.
The legal method of seeking compensation caused by Paragard
A lawsuit against Paragard can be filed in three cases:
- Design defect – In a majority of the cases, the IUD breaks from its joint as it is being removed. Instead of a T-shaped device, it now becomes an L-shaped structure that damages the uterine lining.
- Manufacturing defect – You can claim compensation from Paragard if the specific product you received and used has some defects.
- Lack of proper information and warning – If the company fails to mention appropriate warnings and possible side effects during usage, legal help to claim compensation for the injuries can be sought.
- Negligence – Compensation for your damage can be claimed based on negligence caused by a lack of proper standard of care exhibited by the company.
Once the arm of the IUD breaks, various surgeries may become necessary to aid its removal. This includes invasive surgical procedures like hysterectomy and laparotomy and non-invasive surgical procedures like hysteroscopy and laparoscopy. Usually, the injuries that can be the basis for claiming compensation are:
- movement of IUD – migration to other organs
- inflammation and pain due to the remnants of the IUD
- possible allergic reaction due to the remnants
- perforation of tear in the cervix or uterus
- development of infection
If you or your loved ones have suffered through any of these symptoms because of the issues with the proper placement and removal of Paragard, contact your attorney today to find out how you can claim compensation. Your lawyer will attempt to recover financial damages for you, which will include medical expenses, lost earnings, and compensation for the pain you are enduring because of the company’s negligence.