Mirena IUD Removal Surgery Prompts Woman to Sue Bayer for Damages

Another lawsuit has recently been filed against Bayer Pharmaceuticals regarding the Mirena IUD, bringing more allegations that the IUD can be severely harmful to a woman’s health.

According to the lawsuit, plaintiff Laura Galbreath was a recipient of the Mirena, but was unaware of the risks involved. In September 2011, Galbreath tolerated the procedure fine and neither she nor her medical provider had any reason to believe that her uterus was perforated. During a routine check-up exam in December 2012, it was reportedly discovered during a transvaginal ultrasound that the Mirena IUD strings were no longer visible.

As a result, plaintiff suffered through microscopic surgery in order to remove the Mirena IUD safely, which was allegedly found perforating through her endometrium – a severe health concern. Now, Laura and others want compensation for the suffering they had to endure.

Poor Labeling

The Mirena IUD has been a widely praised product of Bayer, touted as one of the more effective forms of birth control. While perforation of the uterus is not an uncommon side effect, the makers of Mirena IUD do not explicitly state this risk on their labeling. The labeling states that migration “may occur” if the uterus is perforated during insertion. However, it appears that the Mirena IUD can perforate even later than the initial insertion, which is a major issue that patients should know about before choosing this contraceptive method.

There have even been numerous MedWatch Adverse Events reports in regards to perforation of the uterus long after the date of insertion. According to plaintiffs who have filed Mirena IUD lawsuits, if the makers are so concerned with the health benefits of their product, they should be just as concerned about making their consumers aware of the risks taken to achieve those benefits.

FDA Warnings

Bayer received warnings from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) back in 2009 regarding their advertising materials, allegedly downplaying the risks and overstating the efficacy of the product to persuade consumers. When asked about the risk information, Bayer reportedly did not submit the full details to the FDA.

Bayer also created a program called “The Simple Style Program” aimed at enticing “busy moms” by stating the Mirena IUD increased sexual libido and satisfaction among their users. However, it was shown in 5 percent of the clinical studies that libido suffered as a result of the Mirena IUD.

The Mirena IUD Lawsuit is Laura Galbreath v. Bayer Pharmaceuticals Inc., Case No. 1:13-cv-03269-DDD-JDK, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.

Get Help Today

If these issues sound familiar to you or someone you know, get started at the Mirena IUD Injury Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation. A free consultation is as simple as filling out the short form there. Establishing your eligibility with a Mirena IUD lawyer is the first step in obtaining a jury award or settlement to defray any pain and suffering.