Mirena Lawsuit Alleges the IUD Caused Miscarriage and Other Injuries

Missouri plaintiff Amy Fennell filed a Mirena IUD lawsuit against Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc., alleging that the device caused her to have a miscarriage and suffer other injuries.

According to the Mirena IUD lawsuit, Fennell had the intrauterine device implanted on April 17, 2013. Her initial response to the insertion was reportedly normal, and her body seemed to respond well to the IUD, according to the Mirena lawsuit. However, Fennell started experiencing extreme menstrual cramping and bleeding after a month of having the device in her.

According to the Mirena lawsuit, the Missouri woman had to undergo continuous medical testing and checkups for these symptoms, but it was not until Nov. 20, 2013 that her doctors discovered the problem. An ultrasound revealed that the Mirena IUD had perforated and migrated outside of her uterus, and embedded itself in the dome of her bladder.

Fennel was immediately scheduled for surgery to have the Mirena IUD removed, but the surgery was cancelled after it was discovered that Fennell was pregnant. Less than a month later on Dec. 2, 2013, the plaintiff was informed she was no longer pregnant because the fetus had miscarried. Several weeks later, Fennell underwent a laparoscopy surgery to remove the IUD, according to her Mirena lawsuit.

Along with the unplanned pregnancy, unfortunate miscarriage, and severe cramping, Fennell’s bladder may or may not have been damaged after the removal surgery. Fennell is filing her Mirena lawsuit against Bayer Pharmaceuticals for not adequately describing the risks this device carried for her, as well as the medical damages she suffered in treating this complication. Fennel insists that she never would use this device if she had been aware of the possibility of device migration.

Furthermore, Fennell insists in her Mirena lawsuit that Bayer had the responsibility to warn her and other Mirena IUD patients of any and all complications associated with this device, because they are relying on the accuracy of the information.

Overview of Mirena IUD Complications

The Mirena IUD was created by Bayer as a long-term birth control method, and was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December 2000.  It is currently the most popular intrauterine device in the United States, with more than 2 million prescriptions, and more than 15 million prescriptions worldwide. It is designed to be a very long lasting contraceptive choice because it can last up to five years, and doesn’t require a woman to take a pill on a daily basis like in the case of traditional birth control pills.

The device is a t-shaped plastic device that is meant to be placed inside the woman’s uterus. The primary component the device releases is a synthetic progestin called levonorgestrel. The hormone prevents the woman from ovulating and prevents sperm-to-egg fertilization, making the likelihood of pregnancy extremely slim. Due to the hormones it releases into the woman’s body, most medical experts recommend that women don’t use the Mirena IUD unless they already have at least one child.

However, previous Mirena IUD injury reports submitted to the FDA have indicated that this deice may have caused unplanned pregnancies after perforating and migrating from the uterus, causing miscarriages and even ectopic pregnancies in some cases. The Mirena IUD label does mention the occurrence of device migration, but states that it is an “uncommon” event.

This Mirena lawsuit is Amy Fennell v. Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc., et al., Case 7:14-cv-03476-CS, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.

Join a Free Mirena Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you or a loved one had the Mirena IUD inserted after January 1, 2000 and had to have surgery – or will be required to have surgery – to remove the IUD because it migrated, you may be eligible to take legal action against the manufacturer. Joining a Mirena class action lawsuit or filing an individual Mirena IUD lawsuit may help you recover compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering and other damages. Obtain a free case evaluation now:

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