Louisiana Woman Files New Mirena IUD Lawsuit

Louisiana Woman Files New Mirena IUD Lawsuit

By John Curran

Ashley MacDonald of Louisiana says that in trying to avoid an unwanted pregnancy, a contraceptive product caused organ damage that required surgery to repair, according to a recently filed complaint regarding Mirena IUD side effects.

MacDonald claims she had the intrauterine device inserted in July 2011, and her doctor confirmed that it was in place by examining the attached strings as well as preforming an ultrasound. Roughly a year later, the Louisiana woman was looking to have a child and went back to her gynecologist to have the Mirena IUD removed. Unable to find it at first, the doctor allegedly confirmed that MacDonald was dealing with Mirena IUD spontaneous migration side effects. The device had allegedly perforated the plaintiff’s uterus.

MacDonald reportedly required surgery to both repair the damage caused by the device dislodging itself from the uterus as well as to remove it. According to the Mirena IUD lawsuit, she will face permanent bodily damage and as a result “diminished enjoyment of life.” Had she known of these risks, MacDonald’s Mirena IUD lawsuit attorney says she would have considered other birth control options.

According to the Mirena IUD lawsuit, the contraceptive device is unreasonably dangerous compared to its benefits and Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals has failed to adequately warn doctors and patients of the potential for Mirena IUD spontaneous migration side effects. Currently, the product safety information only notes that if the device is improperly inserted, it can move and cause organ damage. However, the Mirena IUD lawsuit notes that Bayer does not warn of “the possibility that device complications such as migration and perforation may cause abscesses, infections, require surgery for removal and/or may necessitate hysterectomy, oophorectomy, and other complications.” Counts against the intrauterine device maker include manufacturing and design defects, failure to warn, breach of express warranty and redhibition.

The Mirena IUD side effects lawsuit is Ashley MacDonald v. Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc., et al., Case No. 13-cv-06587, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. 

Women who have dealt with Mirena IUD side effects may have legal options available to them. Learn more and find out if you are eligible with a free legal consultation. One is available when you fill out the short form at the Mirena IUD Injury Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation. A Mirena IUD lawsuit attorney will review the facts of your case and outline what steps you should take moving forward. It is the first step in obtaining any potential damages or a settlement to defray medical costs and other needs.