Paragard

Paragard is a non-hormonal intrauterine device that can provide long-term birth control for premenopausal people of all ages. An estimated 10.4% of women aged 15 to 44 who use contraception used an IUD or contraceptive implant between 2017 and 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with younger women in particular increasingly favoring the devices. 

Yet, recent lawsuits allege the Paragard device causes adverse effects, including breaking during removal and becoming embedded in pelvic organs, like the uterus. 

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Paragard copper IUD representing the Paragard adverse events with growing litigation.

Paragard Adverse Events Mount Alongside Growing Litigation

MedTruth Editors · September 26, 2023

As reports mount, more people are taking legal action for injuries allegedly connected to the Paragard non-hormonal IUD.

Women's Health
Illustration of a uterus and Paragard IUD representing the MDL proceeding to discovery phase.

Paragard MDL Proceeds to Discovery

MedTruth Editors · December 10, 2021

The Paragard case will be moving forward after overcoming a motion to dismiss.

Legal Developments
Illustration of a uterus with Paragard copper IUD.

Paragard Video Ad Fails to Mention Risks, FDA Warns Manufacturer

Carah Wertheimer · March 12, 2021

The FDA has warned Paragard IUD manufacturer CooperSurgical for running ads that fail to disclose Paragard’s safety risks.

Women's Health
Illustration of a Paragard copper IUD representing the lawsuits transferred to a female judge in Georgia.

Paragard IUD Lawsuits Transferred to Female Judge in Georgia

Carah Wertheimer · January 26, 2021

Paragard copper IUD lawsuits filed by women from 23 states were grouped together and transferred to federal court in Atlanta late last year.

Legal Developments
Image of a hand holding a Paragard copper IUD, representing the lawsuits.

Paragard IUD Lawsuits Best Handled by Female Judge, Attorney Says

Carah Wertheimer · December 8, 2020

A personal injury lawyer representing Paragard IUD clients suggested a female judge be assigned a pending Paragard class action lawsuit.

Women's Health
Image of a person holding a Paragard copper IUD in their palm.

Paragard Lawsuit Claims Copper IUD Broke in Uterus

MedTruth Editors · September 3, 2020

A woman is suing the maker of the Paragard intrauterine device after part of the copper IUD broke off in her uterus during removal.

Women's Health