Paragard Lawsuits allege that the copper intrauterine device can break during removal, leaving sharp plastic fragments inside the uterus and causing serious, sometimes permanent injuries.
Thousands of women have filed lawsuits alleging that the device was defectively designed and that Teva Pharmaceuticals and CooperSurgical failed to warn about the risk of breakage.
Plaintiffs report complications including:
- Uterine perforation
- Migration of broken IUD arms
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Emergency surgeries to remove embedded fragments
- Permanent infertility in severe cases
Paragard was marketed as a long-term, hormone-free contraceptive — but internal arms made from rigid plastic may become brittle over time.
Lawsuits argue that the device’s structural design does not withstand the full duration of its approved use, and that the companies knew or should have known about these risks based on years of adverse event reports and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) filings.
These cases have been consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Northern District of Georgia, where the first bellwether trials are scheduled to begin in 2026.
The outcome of these trials may influence future settlement payouts for injured plaintiffs.
New Paragard IUD Lawsuits are actively being filed.
If your Paragard IUD broke during removal and caused complications, you may be eligible to file a Paragard Lawsuit and join the ongoing litigation.
Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation or use our chatbot to find out if you qualify for a Paragard Lawsuit today.
Why Are Women Suing Over Paragard IUD Injuries?
The lawsuits filed over the Paragard IUD focus on two primary allegations: defective design and failure to warn.
1. Defective Design (of the Paragard Intrauterine Device)
Plaintiffs claim the Paragard birth control device has an inherent design flaw: its plastic arms, which are intended to flex upward during removal, can become rigid or brittle over time.
When the device is extracted, the arms may fracture and remain lodged inside the uterus or migrate elsewhere in the body, requiring surgical retrieval.
Many women were told the IUD could be used for up to 10 years, but the structural integrity of the device appears to degrade before its expiration.
2. Failure to Warn (of Paragard IUD Breakage)
The manufacturers — Teva Pharmaceuticals and CooperSurgical — are accused of failing to disclose the full scope of risks associated with Paragard.
While a 2019 update to the warning label mentioned breakage, it did not clearly address the severity of complications, such as organ damage, infertility, or the need for a hysterectomy.
Internal reports and FDA adverse event filings suggest that these companies were aware of the risks for years without taking stronger steps to protect patients.
Supporting Claims
Paragard IUD Defect Lawsuits also commonly allege the following:
- Improper materials testing and quality control
- Failure to investigate breakage trends flagged in FDA databases
- Prioritized marketing over patient safety
- Concealment of known defect rates from providers and patients
These lawsuits aim to hold Teva and CooperSurgical accountable for placing profit over safety, and for the long-term harm caused to women who trusted the device as a safe contraceptive option.
How Many Paragard Lawsuits Have Been Filed? Current Status of the Paragard MDL
The Paragard MDL continues to grow, with more than 3,500 pending Paragard IUD Lawsuits filed as of 2026.
Bellwether trials scheduled for 2025 will include 10 Paragard cases that are representative of the total amount of Paragard IUD Defect Lawsuits.
The Paragard MDL Judge Leigh Martin May has denied several motions to dismiss the Paragard Lawsuits.
The Paragard IUD litigation is currently the tenth-largest ongoing MDL proceeding in the United States.
New Paragard IUD Lawsuits are currently being filed by lawyers across the country.
If your Paragard IUD fractured during removal, and you subsequently suffered serious injuries or other complications, you may be eligible to join the thousands of other women who have filed Paragard Copper IUD Lawsuits.
Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation.
You can also use the chatbot on this page to see if you qualify to file a Paragard IUD Lawsuit.