Can you still sue Essure?

In 2018, Bayer halted Essure’s distribution in the United States after safety issues arose with the product. In the years before its discontinuation, thousands of women suffered severe injuries after using Essure. If you are one of those women, you can sue Bayer for damages or join a recent class-action lawsuit.

Is there a recall on Essure?

Was Essure recalled? Bayer discontinued Essure in 2018, citing a decline in sales. The company did not recall the device, despite facing thousands of lawsuits from women who claimed they had experienced serious side effects from the birth control device.

What kind of lawsuit is Essure?

Essure lawsuits are mass tort claims against Bayer for complications from their permanent birth control device, Essure. Essure has caused thousands of women to suffer from debilitating pain, perforated organs, and countless other serious medical complications, some of which can be fatal.

How many Essure cases are there?

The total number of medical device reports received related to Essure in 2021 is 3,701. In 2020, the FDA received 16,086 medical device reports related to Essure, followed by 15,083 reports received in 2019, 6,000 reports received in 2018, and 11,854 reports received in 2017.

How do I file a claim with Essure?

You should also report the incident to your physician and the FDA. To find out if you are eligible to file a claim for an Essure lawsuit, contact McDivitt Law Firm at 877-846-4878 or fill out a free and confidential case evaluation.

How do I get in on the Essure lawsuit?

To be eligible for an Essure lawsuit, you must have had the device implanted and suffered from one of the following injuries:

1. Pain/Abdominal Pain.
2. Menstrual Irregularities.
3. Headache.
4. Fatigue.
5. Bloating.
6. Bleeding.
7. Weight Fluctuations.
8. Patient Device Incompatibility (e.g., possible nickel allergy)

Has Essure lawsuit been settled?

Nearly two years after Bayer stopped selling the device in the U.S., the company agreed to pay $1.6 billion to end all U.S. Essure claims. In its Aug. 20, 2020 announcement, the company said there is no admission of wrongdoing or liability by Bayer in the settlement agreements.

Can you have an MRI with Essure?

The metal-containing and metal-free IUDs and ESSURE are MRI compatible up to a magnetic field strength of 1.5 T. They do not interact in any relevant way with the external magnetic or high-frequency field and the temperature increase is within the physiologic range.

Is Essure removal covered by insurance?

Some women have had Essure removed because they suffered serious side effects. The procedure may cost up to $8,000 and is covered by most insurance plans.

Can you see Essure on ultrasound?

In 2003, trans-vaginal-ultrasound (TVU) was introduced as a potential imaging method to evaluate the position of Essure device. Since then, it has proven to be a reliable and reproducible imaging method in assessing inserts location after satisfactory bilateral placement.

Can Essure be removed without a hysterectomy?

Most patients do not need a hysterectomy to completely remove Essure coils. However, some patients do choose to have hysterectomy as treatment.