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Even though it was originally marketed as a safe, effective, and permanent contraceptive device, Essure has caused injuries and harmful side-effects for thousands of women throughout the United States.
In fact, Bayer—the makers of the device—recently announced that they would no longer be selling Essure in the United States. For thousands of women who already have the device implanted, though, this announcement has come too late.
If you have experienced injuries due to Essure, contact a West Palm Beach Essure lawyer today. A seasoned attorney can walk you through the legal process of holding medical device manufacturers accountable and help you choose a course of action that makes sense based on your specific circumstances.
Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002, Essure is a birth control device for women manufactured by pharmaceutical company Bayer AG. It is a small medical device that is implanted into a woman’s Fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy.
Unlike other birth control solutions, Essure is not hormone-based. Instead, Essure acts as a barrier that keeps eggs from passing through the Fallopian tubes into the uterus and becoming fertilized. Essure is also different from other birth control options because it is considered permanent and irreversible.
Many women choose Essure not only because it is permanent, but also because it does not require an incision. This is often preferred over invasive surgeries like hysterectomies that can carry more risk.
Unfortunately, Essure devices have been linked to thousands of injuries across the United States, including Florida. In fact, the FDA added a black box warning in April 2018 to warn women of the serious hazards associated with the device.
What makes Essure so risky is that the cause of the device’s failure is still unknown. It may be that a manufacturing issue is to blame, but injuries could also be a result of the nickel the device is partially made of causing allergic reactions in women, the coil breaking apart, or the device migrating into the pelvic cavity.
A recent study found that women with Essure have more than 10 times the risk of needing a re-operation in their first year after getting the device when compared with tubal litigation.
Women with Essure have also reported a wide variety of acute and chronic injuries. Minor side effects include headaches, nausea, fatigue, and hair loss, but more severe long-term injuries—such as perforated organs, autoimmune disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, and neurological damage—have also been reported.
Other complications and side effects of Essure, some of which are irreversible, include:
Women across the country who have suffered from Essure injuries are suing Bayer for developing, manufacturing, and marketing a defective and dangerous device. The manufacturer failed to adequately warn doctors and patients about the risks associated with Essure, and it is important that they are held accountable for their negligence.
Victims of Essure complications may be eligible to receive compensation for medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and more. Anyone interested in filing such a lawsuit may benefit from first contacting a West Palm Beach Essure lawyer who could help them explore their options and prepare their case.
If you or some you love suffered from health problems due to the contraceptive device Essure, get in touch with a qualified West Palm Beach Essure lawyer as soon as possible. Find out how a dedicated attorney can help investigate your claim, file a lawsuit on your behalf, and work to prove liability and get you a positive resolution to your case.
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