2nd MDL Granted for Mirena IUD Intracranial Hypertension Lawsuits
Mirena IUD Pseudotumor Cerebri Claims Consolidated in New York The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has granted a second multidistrict litigation (MDL) for Mirena IUD lawsuits. The recently created MDL consolidates lawsuits alleging that the contraceptive device caused intracranial hypertension, or … [Read more...] about 2nd MDL Granted for Mirena IUD Intracranial Hypertension Lawsuits
What is Mirena IUD?
A device to prevent pregnancy Mirena IUD Device to Prevent Pregnancy. Mirena® IUD (intrauterine device) is a small, plastic, t-shaped contraceptive device to prevent pregnancy that is attached to two threads. Mirena® is placed inside the uterus by a healthcare provider, where it releases a small amount of the hormone … [Read more...] about What is Mirena IUD?
Thousands of Complaints Prompt FDA Panel Meeting about Essure Birth Control
In response to more than 5,000 reports of adverse events and side effects of the Essure birth control implant, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has scheduled a hearing for September 24 to evaluate the safety and effectiveness device. The FDA said it has received 5,093 reports of adverse events—including deaths—among women … [Read more...] about Thousands of Complaints Prompt FDA Panel Meeting about Essure Birth Control
Long-term Data Raises Concerns about Essure Contraceptive Device
Essure Contraceptive Device Cause Serious Injuries. The Essure contraceptive device was considered a breakthrough for women when it came on the market more than ten years ago: it provided a non-surgical sterilization procedure that could be performed in a doctor's office in about ten minutes and promised a quick recovery. … [Read more...] about Long-term Data Raises Concerns about Essure Contraceptive Device
