New Lawsuit Alleges Spontaneous Mirena IUD Migration

New Lawsuit Alleges Spontaneous Mirena IUD Migration 

By Shawn Coates

Plaintiff Skiyea Nieves, a resident of Connecticut, is suing Bayer Pharmaceuticals for injuries she encountered when using their birth control product, the Mirena IUD. The injuries consisted of perforation, embedment, and other IUD complications. 

Nieves, 50, had the IUD implanted by her medical provider on April 7, 2009, and responded well to the procedure initially. In 2010, Nieves returned to her physician’s office due to vaginal bleeding. Upon further x-rays, it was concluded that the Mirena IUD had migrated and perforated Plaintiff’s uterine wall into the Plaintiff’s sigmoid colon, which resulted in surgery. As a result, she endured pain and suffering while facing the risk of permanent physical injuries, according to the Mirena lawsuit. 

Defendant Bayer Pharmaceuticals designed, tested, and even marketed Mirena. It is alleged in the Mirena lawsuit that in their marketing schemes, Bayer negligently represented to the public that Mirena had been tested and found to be safe for its intended use. These representations are believed to have been made with the intent to defraud and deceive the Plaintiff, Nieves, and ultimately the entire medical community. 

Apparently this is not the first time Bayer has failed to adequately state the risks involved with Mirena. Back in 2009, it was shown that Bayer was issued a warning after failing to communicate the risk information associated, a clear violation of FDA regulations. 

In addition, it is alleged in the Mirena lawsuit that Bayer failed to perform the proper tests needed to determine whether Mirena was suitable for its intended use in the first place. As a result, the only safety information available has been from other contraceptive devices. Defendant Bayer also failed to take into consideration any safety concerns the FDA had previously determined after raising concerns that Mirena could be potentially more harmful than stated by Bayer. 

After having been approved in 2000 by the FDA, millions of women in the United States have chosen Mirena as their choice of birth control. Mirena is an intrauterine contraceptive system made of flexible plastic that is inserted by a healthcare provider. The Mirena IUD releases levonorgestrel directly into the uterus for birth control, but Bayer admits “it is not known exactly how Mirena works.” Instead, Bayer says that Mirena may thicken cervical mucus, thin the uterine lining, inhibit sperm and reduce sperm survival to prevent pregnancy. It is this kind of vagueness that has caused allegations to come before Bayer.

Nieves is one of thousands of women who have submitted their Mirena IUD Lawsuit to be added to multidistrict litigation (MDL) against Bayer Pharmaceuticals. The plaintiffs have alleged that they have shared similar injuries after the insertion of a Mirena IUD. Now, they are seeking compensation for the distress they have had to endure. The plaintiffs are bringing allegations of negligence, false advertising, misrepresenting a product, and concealing information.

The current Mirena IUD side effects lawsuit is Skiyea Nieves vs. Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc., Case No. 3:13-cv-01135-VLB, in the United States District Court of Connecticut 

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 to learn more. 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 with no out-of-pocket expenses or hidden fees. The Mirena IUD injury attorneys working this investigation do not get paid until you do.