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Paragard IUD (breakage)

Some people report their Paragard IUD broke during removal, sometimes requiring surgery. A federal case group is testing these claims through trial.

Case group
MDL 2974
Court
N.D. Georgia
Centralized
Dec 16, 2020
Pending cases
4,185Sep 1, 2026

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  1. Step 1. Your experience
  2. Step 2. Important dates
  3. Step 3. Contact & consent
Did you have a Paragard copper IUD?
Did the IUD break during removal or was it found broken?
Did you need surgery or an extra procedure to remove pieces?
Have you already filed a claim?
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Where things stand

  1. Feb 4, 2026News outlets reported a development we are still confirming against the court record.Being verified
  2. 2026News outlets reported a development we are still confirming against the court record.Being verified

Records that usually help

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  • IUD insertion record (brand, lot if available)
  • Removal procedure notes
  • Imaging showing fragments
  • Surgical records for retrieval
  • OB/GYN records

About filing deadlines

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