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