Essure Removed in 85% of FDA Adverse Event Reports Submitted in 2017 and 2018
The FDA reports that 85% of women who report suffering Essure complications decide to have the birth control implant removed.…
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The FDA reports that 85% of women who report suffering Essure complications decide to have the birth control implant removed.…
Bayer faces a growing number of lawsuits over the risk of Essure birth control complications.…
A number of women have reported suffering serious and debilitating injuries from side effects of Mirena IUD, where the implanted birth control increases fluid pressure in the brain, causing migraines and permanent vision loss. There are also claims that it perforates the uterus, migrates to other areas of the body and causes infections or other problems.…
One lot of generic Yaz birth control pills are being recalled due to potential potency issues, which could result in unwanted pregnancies.…
A federal judge has dismissed all Mirena pseudotumor cerebri lawsuits, saying plaintiffs had no way to prove the birth control device caused the ailment.…
The FDA reports it received 6,000 Essure medical device reports last year, mostly from Bayer itself.…
A federal judge has cleared six Essure lawsuits in Pennsylvania federal court to move forward, despite an effort by Bayer to have them dismissed on statute of limitations grounds.…
FDA officials say previously unknown reactions to certain materials being introduced to the body could be behind adverse events linked to breast implants, birth control devices and metal-on-metal hip systems.…
Apotex Corp. is recalling four lots of generic Yasmin birth control pills which may have missing or improperly arranged pills in the blister packs.…
Bayer now faces at least 18,000 Essure lawsuits from women who say they suffered various injuries due to complications linked to the birth control device. While Bayer has stopped sales in the U.S., the company expects that number to continue to increase.…