On May 13, 2013, a Notice to the Bar was issued by Judge Glenn A. Grant, Acting Administrator of the Courts, advising that an application had been made, pursuant to Directive #7-09, “Revised Mass Tort Guidelines,” requesting designation of all New Jersey state-court litigation involving Mirena Intrauterine device (IUD) as a multicounty litigation and assignment
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Federal Court Sets Initial Conference in Mirena Federal Lawsuit
By Stefanie Colella-Walsh on
Posted in Medical Devices, Mirena®
The Mirena Intrauterine device (IUD) is a hormonal device that is inserted into a woman’s uterus for long-term birth control. A T-shaped plastic frame releases a type of progestin that prevents sperm from reaching or fertilizing an egg. Originally, the device was marketed to prevent pregnancy for up to five years after insertion. However, women…