Filshie Clip Sterilisation Litigation
Filshie Clip Sterilisation Litigation needs your help.
The Filshie clips are made of metal and plastic. The device is used in sterilisation to clamp each fallopian tubes. It is known to slice through the fallopian tubes, migrate into the pelvis or abdomen, and cause allergic and autoimmune reaction to the materials. Thousands of women who have had Filshie clips fitted have had pain as the clips migrate.
Left in crippling pain and facing limited treatment options, many women have had to endure multiple surgeries to remove Filshie clips. A complex procedure that can result in a total hysterectomy in order to remove the clips.
We believe you and know your pain is real.
Common side effects include:
- Device migration with associated complications including bladder, bowel and urinary problems
- Pain, including chronic pain
- Abnormal bleeding
- Inability to tolerate the device
- Allergic or hypersensitivity reaction
- Dyspareunia
- Perforation of the uterus or other structure
- Psychological issues
- Surgery to remove the device including associated complications
Raise awareness
Register your injury with the Yellow Card scheme. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) runs the Yellow Card Scheme. The MHRA safeguards medical products quality and efficacy. Help raise awareness of the issues associated with Filshie Clips. Your Yellow Card report plays a key part in keeping others safe. Your experience can ensure that all healthcare products can continue their positive impact on peoples’ lives, by helping the MHRA identify new safety issues as early as possible.
Call us today
If you’re ready to discuss your situation or have any questions please contact Dr Victoria Handley today. Don’t suffer in silence. Call FREE on 0800 470 2009 or email vhandley@handleylaw.co.uk