MDL Created for Mirena IUD Injury Lawsuits

MDL Created for Mirena IUD Injury Lawsuits

By Amanda Antell

Dozens of Mirena injury lawsuits have been consolidated in New York to help women quickly resolve allegations that the Bayer device caused severe problems like uterine perforation, device migration and pelvic pain. The Mirena MDL is formally known as In Re: Mirena IUD Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 2434)

Mirena is a popular intrauterine device that has injured hundreds of women. There have been over 47,200 adverse side effect reports submitted to the FDA concerning Mirena. Of these reported Mirena side effects:

• 36% involved device expulsion
• 10% involved migration of the IUD
• 8% involved vaginal bleeding
• 6% involved side effects required hospitalization
• 50 deaths have been linked to the device

Mirena was promoted by Bayer as a safe and effective method of birth control that offered a minimal level of commitment by the user. However, many women who have had the IUD implanted have allegedly suffered from debilitating consequences. In fact, in 2010, the FDA warned Bayer that it had overstated the efficacy of Mirena, presented unsubstantial claims, and minimized the risk of Mirena IUD side effects for promotional purposes.

One of the most dangerous Mirena side effects women have reported is uterine perforation. Uterine perforation happens when the device migrates from its original position after being inserted and embeds itself in the uterus, perforating the uterus wall. This often calls for surgical removal to prevent any further adverse complications from the device.

Thousands of women have filed lawsuits against Mirena IUD’s manufacturer Bayer. These Mirena injury lawsuits allege that the company failed to adequately warn the public of the side effects of Mirena and just how dangerous these complications are. At least 50 federal lawsuits have been filed, and legal experts expect that number to keep growing until the product is somehow remedied.

Allegations made by women in Mirena IUD lawsuits include:

• Perforation of the uterus
• Infection
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Abscesses
• Peritonitis
• Infertility
• Ovarian cysts

In addition to the federal Mirena lawsuits, there are about 110 pending lawsuits in New Jersey state court, with numerous of other cases all across the United States. Bayer is also facing legal opposition in Canada, with one plaintiff who requested class action status for her Mirena IUD lawsuit.

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 IUD attorneys working this investigation do not get paid until you do.