Lawsuit Says Mirena IUD Migrated, Severely Injured Plaintiff

Lawsuit Says Mirena IUD Migrated, Severely Injured Plaintiff

By Amanda Antell

Ohio Plaintiff Shedella V. Jessee is suing Bayer Pharmaceuticals for the injuries she sustained from their Mirena IUD birth control product. Due to the device migrating in the plaintiff, she was forced to undergo several revision surgeries and demands medical compensation.

According to the Mirena lawsuit, Jessee had the device implanted into her by her physician on May 17, 2011. The procedure went normally, with no reason to suspect any major complications or side effects. However, several months later, the patient suffered from several noticeable complications which disrupted her normal routine and went for a checkup. It was then discovered, that the Mirena IUD device had migrated.

On August 11, 2011, Jessee underwent revision surgery to remove the device from her omentum – the area surrounding her stomach — but could not do so without removing the surrounding tissue of the omentum. As a result, the plaintiff suffered severe medical complications, and is still contending with the medical condition the device left her today, according to the Mirena lawsuit.

Jessee is suing Bayer for medical compensation, pain and suffering, and other punitive damages for allegedly manufacturing, distributing, selling, and marketing a dangerous product.

Overview of Mirena IUD Complications

The Mirena IUD (intrauterine device) was first approved in the United States in December 2000 by the FDA. It is manufactured by Bayer, and is one of the most popular long-term contraceptive methods available on the market today, with over 15 million users worldwide. The device is meant to last up to five years, and is currently intrauterine device available in the United States.

The Mirena IUD is a t-shaped device which is inserted directly into the uterus, from the end points, it releases a synthetic progestogen called levonorgestrel, which prevents the egg and sperm from fertilizing. It is designed to last up to five years, but many scientists criticize Bayer for using levonorgestrel in this device, because the company admits that they are not entirely clear as to how the mechanism of this progestogen works. Additionally, the device’s warning label does not described the risks associated with this synthetic compound, nor does it describe other complication possibilities such as device perforation or migration.

There have been thousands of injury reports indicating these incidents, with the FDA and general public’s annoyance rising. In March 2009, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Drug Marketing, Advertising, and Communications (DDMAC) cited Bayer for their advertising campaigns regarding Mirena, stating that they failed to adequately explain the risks and overstated the benefits. Particularly, several months later in December, the DDMAC cited Bayer again for their “Mirena Simple Style Statements Program”.

This program was aimed at busy mothers, promising a more fulfilling lifestyle and an improved sex life. A complete contradiction to the studies done on Mirena, with the results showing that the device lowered the libido by 5%.

Mirena IUD Lawsuits Under Way

Bayer is no stranger to false advertising allegations, and is currently being accused by hundreds of women for negligently advertising their product without considering the harm or danger they were in.

At this time, Bayer is facing allegations of false advertising, negligence and misrepresenting a product from the plaintiff in this case, and hundreds of other women across the United States. At this time, Jessee’s case is still being processed.

The Mirena lawsuit is Shedella V. Jessee v. Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Case No. 2:13-cv-04795-SDW-MCA, United States District Court of New Jersey.

File a Mirena IUD Lawsuit Today

If you believe that you or a loved one has been the victim of a Mirena IUD injury, you have legal options. Please visit the Mirena IUD Injury Class Action Lawsuit Investigation. There, you can submit your claim for a free legal review and if it qualifies for legal action, a seasoned Mirena IUD lawyer will contact you for a free, no-obligation consultation. You will be guided through the litigation process at no out-of-pocket expenses or hidden fees. The Mirena lawyers working this investigation do not get paid until you do.