A group of seventy patients implanted with Essure have come together to file an Essure birth control device lawsuit, alleging they were affected by serious side effects of the device. Plaintiffs involved in the Essure birth control device lawsuit are from all across the United States, from California to New York and everywhere in between.

According to the Essure birth control device lawsuit, these plaintiffs were each implanted with an Essure birth control device. Unfortunately, each plaintiff reports having suffered from serious complications as a result, including device migration, breakages, corrosion, and even organ perforation, which can cause serious damage.

The Essure birth control device lawsuit alleges that these side effects are caused by an “adulterated” product that should not have been sold in the first place. Indeed, the plaintiffs allege that Bayer Healthcare, the device manufacturer, failed to follow requirements for reporting issues, failed to inform the FDA of known hazards, and failed to comply with federal marketing and distribution laws regarding the safety of devices.

The Essure birth control device lawsuit was filed on multiple counts, including negligent training, breach of express warranty, negligent misrepresentation, failure to warn, and others. The plaintiffs filed their lawsuit on Feb. 23, 2018, and it joins the growing pile of Essure litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Basics of the Essure Birth Control Device

Essure is a popular form of permanent birth control and was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) back in 2002. Around 750,000 devices have been implanted so far.

The Essure system is made up of two metal coils lined with a thin fabric. In an outpatient procedure, the metal coils are placed in the fallopian tubes. After the initial procedure, it takes a few months for the coils to become effective, allowing the tissue to grow in around them, blocking the fallopian tubes and preventing pregnancy.

While any medication or medical device will involve certain minor side effects, complications of the Essure device can allegedly be much more serious and lasting in nature. Patients have reported suffering from complications like device failure, migration, organ perforation, device fracture, and ectopic pregnancy, among several others.

Patients allege that they were not adequately warned about the risks associated with the Essure device. In fact, thousands of Essure patients have already come forward with reports of major Essure complications, filing more than 5,000 adverse event reports with the FDA.

Some more major Essure side effects may require device removal, but removal surgery can bring on the risk of further complications, as well as additional medical expenses.

Filing an Essure Birth Control Device Lawsuit

If you or someone you love has suffered from complications after implantation with Essure, you may be able to file an Essure birth control device lawsuit against Bayer. While filing a lawsuit cannot take away the pain and suffering caused by problems with Essure, it can help to alleviate the financial burden caused by medical expenses and lost wages.

The Essure Birth Control Device Lawsuit is Case No. 2:18-cv-00838-JD, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.