Serving clients throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD. If your Paragard copper IUD broke or fractured during removal, or if pieces of it migrated into your uterus or other organs, you may be entitled to compensation. Siddons Law Firm is reviewing Paragard IUD injury claims. Call (610) 255-7500 for a free, confidential case review.
Key Takeaways
- More than 3,600 Paragard lawsuits are pending in federal MDL 2974 (N.D. Georgia) alleging that the copper IUD breaks on removal and leaves fragments inside the body.
- Plaintiffs have required surgical retrieval procedures, hysterectomies, and in some cases have lost their fertility.
- Teva Pharmaceuticals (and previously CooperSurgical) are the named defendants. Bellwether trials are scheduled in 2026.
- Free case review. Contingency fee — no money unless we recover for you.
What Goes Wrong With Paragard
Paragard is a non-hormonal, T-shaped copper intrauterine device (IUD) approved for up to 10 years of contraception. It is supposed to be removed by gentle traction on its strings. In thousands of reported cases, one or both arms of the T broke off inside the uterus during removal. Fragments have:
- Embedded in the uterine wall, requiring hysteroscopy or laparoscopy to remove
- Perforated the uterus, requiring abdominal surgery
- Migrated into the pelvic cavity and attached to the bowel, bladder, or peritoneum
- Required hysterectomy when fragments could not be safely retrieved
- Caused pelvic infection, chronic pain, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility
Plaintiffs allege that Teva (and its predecessor manufacturers) knew Paragard was prone to breaking but failed to warn patients and doctors in the product labeling.
Who May Qualify
- You had a Paragard IUD implanted.
- The device broke or fractured during or after removal — either a piece stayed in your body, migrated elsewhere, or required additional surgery to retrieve.
- You can document the implantation and removal through medical records.
- Your injury occurred within the statute of limitations for your state (generally two years in PA and NJ, three years in NY and MD).
Compensation Available
- Past and future medical expenses (surgery, hospitalization, fertility treatment)
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering, emotional distress
- Loss of fertility — a major component of damages
- Loss of consortium for spouses/partners
- Punitive damages where warranted
Why Choose Our Firm
Siddons Law Firm represents Paragard IUD clients throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland. We partner with nationally recognized pharmaceutical and medical-device co-counsel on complex MDL litigation. Your case is backed by the same gynecology experts, materials engineers, and FDA regulatory consultants who are driving bellwether verdicts in the federal Paragard MDL. No up-front costs. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my IUD broke during removal?
Your OB/GYN’s removal note, an ultrasound, an X-ray, or a follow-up surgical report will typically document a broken or missing arm.
My IUD broke years ago. Is it too late?
Not necessarily. The statute often runs from the date you knew or should have known the device caused an injury. We’d need to review your records to know.
I had my Paragard removed without problems. Do I still have a claim?
Probably not, unless you later developed complications that can be traced to the device. Call us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Will I need to travel for my case?
Almost never. The federal MDL process handles discovery remotely, and settlement matrixes resolve most cases without live testimony.
Start Your Paragard Case
Call (610) 255-7500 or email msiddons@siddonslaw.com for a free, confidential case review. Serving clients throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD.