Ariz. Woman Faces Mirena IUD Side Effects

A new Mirena IUD side effects lawsuit alleges that Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals failed to warn women, including the plaintiff, of the possibility that the intrauterine device could migrate even after it was properly inserted by a gynecologist or doctor.

Monica Townes alleges that the IUD was inserted properly on Sept. 22, 2011 and after  subsequent inspection, her doctor said that there were no issues. Just over a month later, however, an ultrasound outlined an instance of Mirena IUD spontaneous migration side effects as the device ended up on the right side of her pelvis. One week later she needed a procedure for the removal of the IUD.

The case does not cite what specific damages Townes suffered as a result of the reportedly defective contraceptive, but noted that the label “does not warn about spontaneous migration of the IUD, but only states that migration may occur if the uterus is perforated during insertion.” Further, her Mirena IUD lawsuit attorney argues that there are significant number of reports of these concerns in the FDA’s Adverse Event reports that the company should have chosen to act.

Instead, it is alleged that the company engaged in marketing that earned it a rebuke from the FDA for potentially misleading consumers about the benefits of using the device while limiting the emphasis on the potential for Mirena IUD spontaneous migration side effects and uterine perforation even after the device was properly inserted. Further the company still does not warn of the potential for these side effects in spite of it being on the market for years.

The Mirena IUD side effects lawsuit is Monica Townes v. Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. et al., Case No. 13-cv-02236, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona. Counts against the pharmaceutical firm include negligence, strict products liability and breaches of various warranties, among others.

Women who have dealt with uterine perforation and other problems due to this intrauterine device may want to consider legal action, but to start, it is important to establish eligibility with the help of a Mirena IUD lawsuit attorney. Get a free consultation with one and review more legal information at the Mirena IUD Injury Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation today. You may be able to obtain compensatory damages from the device’s maker, Bayer.

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