Paragard IUD Breakage

In litigation Mass-tort payouts ($50k+) mass_tort · medical_device

Paragard IUD breakage lawsuits - active MDL, no settlement yet

Eligibility hint

Had a Paragard IUD that broke on removal, requiring surgery to retrieve fragments

Estimated payout range

$5,000 – $500,000

Current score

0.82 / 1.00

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Paragard copper IUDs have been alleged to break on removal, with arm fragments left embedded in the uterus and surrounding tissue. The MDL (No. 2974) is consolidated in the Northern District of Georgia. Plaintiffs report perforation, infection, infertility and surgical removal injuries. No global settlement has been announced; individual cases proceed through bellwether trials.

Recent signals

1992. Report on Phase IV-B: Public Drinking Water Contamination and Birthweight and Selected and Birth Defects, (OW-2002-0043-0231[W-02-43-I-B-18] regulations_gov · 2026-10-14
Paragard IUD Lawsuits and Bellwether Trial Update - The Legal Examiner google_news · 2026-09-26
Annexure-3 - Draft Labelling for the Proposed Product regulations_gov · 2026-09-18
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). Toxicological Profile for Plutonium. Atlanta, Ga: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, U.S. Public Health Service. (December 1990). 111 pp. [PHASE-III-RADS-III-D4-3] regulations_gov · 2026-09-10
Paragard IUD Litigation Update: First MDL Bellwether Trial Scheduled for October 2024 - jdsupra.com google_news · 2026-09-04
Paragard Trial Set To Begin Oct. 28, 2024 for First Lawsuit Over IUD Fractures During Removal - AboutLawsuits.com google_news · 2026-09-04
CooperSurgical Lawsuits - Motley Rice google_news · 2026-09-03
CL filing: Niven v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. courtlistener_search · 2026-08-29
CL filing: Alejandre v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. courtlistener_search · 2026-08-29
Paragard Side Effects: Common Risks and Serious Complications - Consumer Notice google_news · 2026-08-29

Brands: paragardtevacoopercooper companiescooper surgical
Products: paragardiudintrauterine device

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the Paragard IUD Breakage case?

You may qualify if the following applies to you: Had a Paragard IUD that broke on removal, requiring surgery to retrieve fragments. Eligibility criteria can change as the case develops.

How much could a Paragard IUD Breakage claim be worth?

Estimated payouts range from $5,000 to $500,000 depending on individual circumstances. These are estimates based on comparable outcomes, not guarantees.

What is the current status of the Paragard IUD Breakage case?

In litigation. Paragard copper IUDs have been alleged to break on removal, with arm fragments left embedded in the uterus and surrounding tissue. The MDL (No. 2974) is consolidated in the Northern District of Georgia. Plaintiffs report perforation, infection, infertility and surgical removal injuries. No global settlement has been announced; individual cases proceed through bellwether trials.

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