Essure

Essure is a permanent birth control device that is implanted to prevent pregnancy. Designed as an alternative to tubal ligation procedure, Essure is implanted non-surgically into the fallopian tubes. This device is made of a soft, metal, spring-like device wound with synthetic fibers. The metal part of the device has been linked to serious injuries including migration and perforation of the fallopian tubes or uterine wall. Defendant: Bayer Corp.; Bayer Healthcare, LLC; Bayer Essure, Inc.; Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Bayer A.G

Criteria:

• Injured had Essure device implanted before February 29, 2016

• Medical treatment was sought from a doctor or hospital for one or more of the following:

  • Confirmed breakage

  • Migration

  • Perforation

  • Constant pelvic/abdominal pain

  • Persistent bleeding

  • Extreme bloating

  • Persistent bleeding

  • Cramping when not menstruating

  • Migraines (with no prior history)

  • Unintended pregnancy with a live birth and baby is injured

  • Still birth

  • Late term miscarriage