The Rhode Island Department of Health has released a statement reporting that they are now investigating OB-GYN Associates for using non-FDA approved IUDs. OB-GYN Associates is a very popular practice group in Providence and this news must come as a shock to its thousands of patients.
IUDs are a form of birth control which is physically inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. The Department of Health believes that OB-GYN Associates may have been purchasing non-FDA approved versions of Mirena and Paragard, popular versions of IUDs. Use of non FDA approved medicines, including IUDs is prohibited by law.
It is possible that over 500 women may have had the non FDA approved device inserted in the past year at OB-GYN Associates. The primary concern in using a non approved version of the medicine is that it will be ineffective. In this case, the IUD may be ineffective in preventing pregnancy and may result in unwanted pregnancy. Unwanted pregnancy caused by the negligence of a doctor is medical malpractice and if you believe that your unexpected birth may have been caused by doctor negligence then you need to contact our office right away.
If these accusations are true, it remains unclear what motive OB-GYN may have had to purchase non approved drugs from a non approved facility. The most likely explanation is decreased cost. It is also unclear if OB-GYN associates will be investigated for the use of any other non FDA approved drugs in their practice. If you feel that you may have been effected by this illegal practice, contact the Rhode Island Department of Health right away.
My office is experienced in handling complex medical malpractice cases and unwanted or unexpected pregnancy caused by doctor’s negligence is medical malpractice. If you were treated at OB-GYN Associates for IUD form birth control and became pregnant despite the IUD, contact our office right away for a free initial consultation.