Essure Birth Control Attorneys

Following at least 39,000 lawsuits, parent company Bayer Healthcare pulled Essure permanent birth control from the U.S. Market in 2019. Since first gaining regulatory approval in 2002, doctors and Essure patients have filed thousands of complaints with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alleging serious side effects, injury, and even death. The lawsuits claim that Conceptus, Inc. – the Bayer Healthcare-owned manufacturer and seller of Essure – hid evidence of various risks associated with the birth control device in order to receive government Premarket Approval from the FDA and that Conceptus failed to properly warn physicians and their patients of the true risks.

Call us at (414) 276-6666 to speak with one of our Essure attorneys at Gruber Law about your compensation.

What is Essure Permanent Birth Control?

Essure is permanent birth control that was developed as a non-surgery alternative to tubal ligation and, as such, did not require an incision to insert. Two permanent flexible coils are inserted through the vagina and cervix and placed in each fallopian tube by a physician. The coils prevent eggs from being fertilized and reaching the uterus. Since first gaining regulatory approval by the FDA, over 750,000 people have used the Essure system.

Here Are Some Of The Serious Essure Side Effects

When anyone chooses to undergo a permanent birth control procedure, they likely do so assuming that it will result in a safe and effective means of preventing pregnancy — especially if they are not told otherwise. However, lawsuits have alleged that implants such as Essure have reportedly caused a host of serious side effects and complications in thousands of users. Many of the alleged reported effects are:

Adhesions
Scarring
Chronic pelvic pain
Serious infection requiring hospitalization
Intestinal perforations and obstruction
Uterine punctures and tears
Ectopic pregnancy
Excessive and abnormal bleeding
Migration or “disappearance” of device
Pain during sex
Migraines
Hair loss
Stillborn children
Abscesses
Need for hysterectomy

Essure Users May Be Eligible For Compensation

More than 26,700 complaints were filed with the FDA in relation to Essure between 2002 and 2017. As a result, Bayer Healthcare was ordered by the FDA to conduct a new clinical trial in February 2016, and it received a “black box” warning label in November of 2016. It has been reported that Bayer Healthcare paid out $413 million due to Essure-related legal woes in 2017 alone. If you or a loved one used Essure permanent birth control, you may be able to file a lawsuit and seek compensation if:

Devices from the Essure birth control system were implanted
The Essure system resulted in severe complications, including but not limited to pain, perforated organs, death, or another extreme side effect

You may be able to recover compensation including:

Medical expenses related to your injury (past, present, and future)
Lost income Diminished future earning capacity related to your injury
Pain and suffering as well as emotional distress
A negative effect on your quality of life
Potential harm to your spousal relationship

For a free consultation, call us at (414) 276-6666 to discuss your essure case with one of our lawyers today.

Choose the Experienced and Caring Attorneys at Gruber Law

If you received an Essure insert and have suffered an adverse side effect(s), it is imperative that you contact legal help right away. Gruber Law’s extensive trial experience with defective products may help you win compensation against the manufacturers and sellers of Essure. Please contact Gruber Law Offices today for a free and confidential case evaluation.

For more than 30 years, Gruber Law has been fighting for the rights and compensation of those who sustained medical device injuries. Contact us and one of our 120 legal staff and attorneys will personally guide you through this difficult process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need a lawyer?

A knowledgeable and experienced defective product attorney will improve the odds of your receiving compensation for harm or death caused by Essure birth control. Filing a lawsuit against a multinational corporation like Bayer Healthcare is complex and could take years. Choosing a trustworthy and compassionate law firm to represent you in a lawsuit will protect you and make sure the legal process serves you and your needs.

Why is Essure permanent birth control so dangerous?

The makers and sellers of the Essure birth control system knowingly hid and downplayed the risks associated with the device from doctors and patients, resulting in severe injury, pain, organ perforation, and even death among thousands of Essure users.

Can I have a free consultation?
Yes! Gruber Law offers free and confidential consultations. Call us today to speak with an experienced and caring attorney. One Call… That’s All.