Mirena perforation claims account for a majority of 2,000 lawsuits filed over injuries caused by the birth control IUD. Of more than 70,000 Mirena adverse event reports, at least 40 percent are related to migration, perforation, and surgical removal of the T-shaped plastic contraceptive device. In the last six years, there were over 4,500 injuries related to Mirena perforation. At least 2,000 women had to undergo surgery to remove or repair their uterus damaged by the IUD.
The Background
Mirena perforation is attributed to the design defect of the birth control device. The T-shaped intrauterine device is found to be displaced and drifted away into other areas without any intervention. This Mirena migration carries the potential risk of injuries to internal organs, most notably the uterine and pelvic organs. It was found that often IUD users were unaware of its migration until injuries or complications develop.
The uterus, being the closet to the place of implant, is highly likely to be damaged by the moving device. Often the uterus and fallopian tubes, two important productive organs in women, are perforated beyond repair. Many users had to undergo uterus removal surgery because of significant damage from Mirena perforation and get rid of pain and associated health problems. A removed or damaged uterus ends the chance of becoming pregnant.
It is the fear of permanent uterus damage that prevents many US doctors to refrain from suggesting Mirena IUD as the preferred contraceptive, claim findings of two surveys, each by the American Public Health Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A migrating Mirena can travel as far as the ribcage or become embedded in internal organs. Surgery is the only option to remove the displaced device. One of the users had an open-heart-like procedure to remove the IUD stuck at her lower rib. The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons has also issued waning on the potential risk of Mirena perforations.
The Mirena Perforation Injuries
Mirena perforation puts users at the risk of following complications.
- Removal surgery, appendectomy, pelvic floor surgery, and multiple surgeries to restore or remove damaged organs
- Uterus perforation
- Hysterectomy or uterus removal
- Damage to internal organs
- Permanent damage to reproductive organs
- Vaginal hemorrhage
- Pelvic or stomach tissue excision
- Abdominal pain
- Genitourinary infection and complications
Mirena Perforation Lawsuit
Hundreds of Mirena lawsuits have been filed claiming that defective design allowed the IUD to migrate and cause injuries. One of the plaintiffs underwent medical investigations, including minor surgeries, over a month to locate the wandering Mirena that injured her liver and stomach. Doctors finally traced the IUD in her rectum and removed it through surgery. An Illinois woman had multiple surgeries and suffered from consequent complications after her Mirena IUD slipped away, damaged her uterus, and found embedded with her cervix.
Last year, 29 California women came together to seeks a Mirena class action for all women forced to remove their uterus damaged by the IUD. The birth control perforated the uterus of a 20-year-old South Carolina resident beyond repair. Extensive perforation of pelvic organs resulted in permanent loss of her ability to be a mother and leading a life with estrogen treatment and “surgically induced menopause.”
If you have or any of your relatives has experienced IUD birth control side effects, including migration and perforations, contact our Mirena injury lawyer or call on 1-800-632-1404 to explore options to get financial compensation for physical suffering, trauma, economic losses, and non-economic damages.