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Our team of attorneys are now investigating claims and prepared to file Mirena lawsuitsinvolving the intrauterine contraceptive device Mirena®. Manufactured by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Mirena is an IUD device [intrauterine device] that must be inserted by a trained health care provider and is intended to provide contraceptive protection for up to five years. Some women have experienced serious adverse side-effects and potentially life-threatening complications following the implantation of theMirena device, including perforation of or imbedment in the uterus.
Mirena Personal Injuries
Mirena is alleged to have many side effects. Mirena is an interuterine contraceptive device {IUD}. As a Mirena attorney that wants to provide information to women or their loved ones about making a Mirena claim or to discuss a Mirena lawsuit, Mirena has its own side effects. One such side effect is perforation of the cervix.
The Mirena IUD can be an effective contraceptive; however, there are many side effects and dangers associated with the use of the device. Many women across the United States use the Mirena IUD as a contraceptive. Although it is highly effective as a contraceptive, it has its own side effects. One of the most commons side effects is sepsis.
Sepsis
Sepsis is the result of a bacterial infection of the blood stream that causes very low blood pressure and shock. Sepsis commonly causes abnormal liver tests through products of inflammation without actual infection in the liver itself. In other words, the liver is participating in the generalized reaction induced by sepsis. Occasionally, however, bacteria may actually infect the liver, causing hepatitis or even abscess formation.
Perforation of the Uterus
In some cases, the IUD device can perforate the uterus. Perforation of the uterus is a serious complication. It can further cause damage to the bowel, bladder and the ureters. It can also cause hypovolaemia.
Damage to the Bowel
If the bowel is pierced by the needle or other instruments, bowel contents can leak out into the peritoneal cavity and cause peritonitis, a potentially fatal infection of the peritoneal lining. So it is imperative that the hole in the bowel be closed. Sometimes this can be done laparoscopically, placing stitches to seal up the hole if it is small, but more often it is necessary to open the abdomen and do an open surgery to ensure that the damage is safely repaired.
Damage to the Bladder and Ureters
The bladder or ureters may also be damaged during the insertion of any of the instruments. Urine can leak out into the peritoneal cavity and it also can cause peritonitis. A hole in the bladder needs to be closed. It is usually possible to accomplish this through the laparoscope, although, as with bowel damage, it may need open surgery. Damage to the ureter is very uncommon, but if it does occur open surgery is needed. Following a repair of the bladder or ureter, it is usual to leave a catheter in the bladder for about a week in order to rest the bladder while it heals.
Hypovolaemia
Hypovolaemia can be defined as an inadequate circulating fluid volume to facilitate cellular metabolism. It can be either a medical or a surgical emergency.
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