In order to more efficiently handle multiple federal lawsuits brought against Bayer Pharmaceuticals, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) has granted a motion to create an MDL proceeding for actions arising from injuries allegedly caused by Mirena. The case will be heard by Judge Cathy Seibel in the Southern District of New York.
Mirena is a T-shaped plastic IUD that releases continuous doses of a hormone, levongorgesterel, which is intended to prevent pregnancy for up to five years after implantation. Although the majority of women who use Mirena are satisfied by the product, dangerous side effects and injuries have been reported including pelvic pain, pelvic inflammatory disease, perforation of the uterus or cervix, ectopic pregnancy, and intrauterine pregnancy.
[1] In re Mirena IUD Prods. Liab. Litig. (J.P.M.L. Apr. 8, 2013) (MDL No. 2434)
[2] Rothman, Alan E. "And Now A Word From The Panel," Law360 (May 29, 2013).
[3] FDA.org
Mirena is a T-shaped plastic IUD that releases continuous doses of a hormone, levongorgesterel, which is intended to prevent pregnancy for up to five years after implantation. Although the majority of women who use Mirena are satisfied by the product, dangerous side effects and injuries have been reported including pelvic pain, pelvic inflammatory disease, perforation of the uterus or cervix, ectopic pregnancy, and intrauterine pregnancy.
[1] In re Mirena IUD Prods. Liab. Litig. (J.P.M.L. Apr. 8, 2013) (MDL No. 2434)
[2] Rothman, Alan E. "And Now A Word From The Panel," Law360 (May 29, 2013).
[3] FDA.org
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