Have you or a loved one been implanted with the birth control device Essure?
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Have you or a loved one been implanted with the birth control device Essure?
Essure, a device for medical sterilization, was approved by the FDA in November 2002. Conceptus Inc., originally manufactured the Essure device, which was purchased by Bayer for $1.1 billion in 2013.
As of April 2018, more than 16,500 Essure lawsuits have been filed against the manufacture Bayer. These women claim that the manufacturer is hiding complications caused by the Essure.
The FDA ordered that a black box warning be added to Essure’s warning label in 2016, due to mounting concerns about the Essure device’s safety.
The Risks
Hysterectomy – A number of women are having to undergo hysterectomies to remove the Essure device due to serious injuries.
Perforation and Migration – The Essure device migrating from the fallopian tube can cause perforation of the uterus and damage other internal organs, so it’s important that woman know which complications to look for. The migrating device can cause trauma elsewhere in the body. Essure can also leave women at risk of pregnancy. When perforation or migration occurs, it often requires surgery.
Extreme Pelvic Pain – If the Essure device coil is not fitted properly, it can be released into the pelvis, hence causing serious discomfort and pain. Pelvic pain could be a sign that the Essure device perforated the fallopian tube, potentially damaging other organs as well.
Ectopic Pregnancy – If a woman does become pregnant with the Essure device implanted, it’s far more likely to be an ectopic pregnancy. During an ectopic pregnancy, the sperm fertilizes the eggs in the fallopian tube, outside of the uterus, and the resulting embryo begins to grow there. In most cases, it’s typically fatal to the unborn child, and the mother has an increased chance of internal bleeding, which can be life threatening.
Puncture – According to many of the claims, the Essure device has been known to move within a woman’s body, causing the device to puncture the uterus and fallopian tubes.
Infection – The coils of the Essure device are made of nickel-titanium alloy, and it’s not uncommon for women to have a nickel allergy. This may result in a severe allergic reaction far into a woman’s reproductive system, which can cause serious infection and/or other complications.
Death – There have been reports made by family members, claiming that the Essure device has caused their loved one to decease.
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