Houston Essure Lawyer

Some women with Essure implants experience cramping and abdominal pain in the hours or days following the procedure. Others have reportedly developed a range of serious Essure injuries and complications, like (but not limited to):

• Device migration through the abdominal or pelvic cavity
• Perforation of uterus or fallopian tubes
• Ectopic pregnancy (when an embryo attaches outside of the uterus)
• Symptoms of autoimmune disease
• Serious allergic reaction
• Uterine bleeding
• Ovarian cysts
• Migraines
• Depression and severe anxiety
• Suicidal thoughts
• Fatal injuries – To date, at least six women have reportedly died from Essure complications.

Many women who have developed these serious side effects have undergone surgery to remove Essure. When the uterus or fallopian tubes are too damaged to allow for an Essure removal, a hysterectomy may be performed to remove the device and surrounding damaged organ(s).

From November 2002 through December 2016, the FDA has received more than 14,900 reports regarding Essure. Many of these are adverse event reports filed by women who have reportedly suffered serious Essure complications.² These mounting reports over the years have prompted the FDA to:

• Issue an order² for Bayer to conduct a postmarket surveillance study³ to gather more data about the benefits and risks of Essure – The FDA has explained that this study, which is currently underway, “will help to better understand certain patient complications that may be experienced by women who have Essure permanent birth control when compared to women who undergo tubal ligation” and that it may “inform future FDA actions.”
• Require updated warning labels & a “Patient Decision Checklist” on Essure packaging – In October 2016, the FDA ordered Bayer to include a black box warning (the most serious FDA warning) on Essure. The updated warning explains the adverse events linked to Essure and includes the checklist as a way of verifying that a patient understands the potential complications that can arise from Essure.²

Women harmed by Essure have already taken action to hold Bayer accountable. Their lawsuits generally allege that Essure seriously injured them and that Conceptus:

• Failed to properly test the safety of Essure before bringing it to market
• Failed to warn the public about the serious risks associated with Essure
• Failing to ensure doctors were adequately trained on how to implant and monitor Essure systems
• Failed to report patient complaints regarding Essure to federal authorities.

In July 2016, some plaintiffs urged the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) to consolidate their Essure lawsuits in multidistrict litigation (MDL). The next month, however, the plaintiffs withdrew their request. While this means that there is not currently an Essure MDL, some experts believe an MDL will be created as more claims are filed.

Nevertheless, plaintiffs moving forward with Essure lawsuits can be eligible for financial recoveries that may include (and may not be limited to) damages for their:

• Surgery costs and other medical bills
• Lost earnings
• Loss of consortium
• Pain and suffering.

Punitive damages may also be available for some claims.

A defective medical device lawyer at the Amaro Law Firm can help you hold Conceptus and Bayer accountable for the harm and losses you have suffered due to Essure complications.

Call (713) 352-7975, text (281) 612-8024 or Contact our Firm for your FREE consultation and essential information regarding your potential claim.

Known for providing the highest quality legal services, our lawyers will help you navigate the road ahead, working tirelessly and diligently. While compensation can never change the permanent injuries or losses caused by Essure, it can be critical to gaining a sense of justice, healing, and restoring lives.

The Amaro Law Firm’s experience and success in dangerous medical device injury claims (and other personal injury claims) have earned us glowing testimonials from former clients and 5-star ratings on Google and Facebook.

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1: FDA approval & regulatory history for Essure
2: FDA Orders Essure Study