Do I Qualify for the Paragard IUD Lawsuit?

Who Qualifies for the Paragard Lawsuit?

Primary Requirements

1. You had a Paragard IUD implanted — The copper-based IUD manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals or CooperSurgical

2. You experienced serious complications — Particularly related to device breakage during removal or other defects

3. The complications required medical treatment — Additional procedures, surgery, or ongoing care

Qualifying Injuries

You may have a valid claim if you experienced any of the following with your Paragard IUD:

• Device breakage during removal — Arms or fragments of the IUD broke off
• Retained fragments — Pieces of the device remained in your uterus
• Surgical removal required — Hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, or open surgery needed
• Uterine perforation — The device or fragments punctured the uterine wall
• Uterine damage from removal attempts
• Hysterectomy caused by device complications
• Infertility following Paragard complications
• Chronic pelvic pain after removal
• Ectopic pregnancy with the IUD in place

Factors That Strengthen Your Case

• Medical records documenting the Paragard implant and removal
• Operative reports from any surgical procedures
• Imaging (ultrasound, X-ray) showing retained fragments
• Pathology reports confirming device fragments
• Records of subsequent hysterectomy if applicable
• Documentation of ongoing complications

You May Still Qualify If...

• Your Paragard was removed years ago — complications can be linked retroactively
• You had a hysterectomy as a result of complications
• You experienced retained fragments even without breakage
• You had difficulty conceiving after Paragard removal

What Compensation Could You Receive?

Type of Damages	Description
Medical expenses	Surgery, hospitalization, follow-up care
Future medical costs	Ongoing treatment, fertility treatments if applicable
Lost wages	Income lost during recovery
Pain and suffering	Physical pain and emotional distress
Loss of fertility	If hysterectomy or uterine damage occurred
Loss of consortium	Impact on partner relationship

How to Get Started

1. Submit a free case review — Information about your Paragard experience
2. Attorney evaluation — Qualified mass tort attorneys review at no cost
3. Medical records collection — Attorney helps obtain removal and surgery records
4. Filing your claim — Case added to MDL 2974

Contingency basis. You pay nothing unless you receive compensation.

Common Questions

I had my Paragard removed without problems initially, but had issues later — do I qualify? Possibly. If you later discovered complications related to your Paragard, you may still have a claim.

I don't have all my medical records — can I still file? Yes. Your attorney can help obtain medical records from providers.

I already had a hysterectomy — does that affect my case? No. In fact, hysterectomy cases often involve higher settlement values because the injuries are more severe.

Does it matter if my Paragard was older or newer? The litigation applies to Paragard products from multiple years. Whether old or recent, if you experienced the alleged defects, you may qualify.