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We offer over 600 clinically-relevant medical devices used by women’s healthcare providers. Brands you know. Brands you trust.
Surgical
Quality and Innovation
to Support Today's Surgeon
Our portfolio of high-quality surgical and laparoscopic instruments was founded on the specialized needs of women's surgery, yet many of our surgical products are found throughout the hospital. Our products include devices for hysterectomy, pelvic surgery and C-section procedures, as well as surgical retractors and instruments for wound closure and port site management.
ALLY Uterine Positioning System®
Lone Star® Self-Retaining Retractors
Clinics & Practices
Helping You Create Stronger
Relationships with Patients
We aim to help clinicians strengthen the important relationship between a woman and her OB/Gyn. Our broad portfolio includes products for traditional reproductive medicine, from contraception to fertility and prenatal care, as well as for screening and treatment for urinary incontinence, abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and cancer screening. We are proud to be on the forefront of new developments, such as handheld hysteroscopy, that are changing the way OB/Gyns screen, diagnose and treat certain conditions.
Obstetrics
Safe and Effective
Products for Obstetrical and Neonatal Care
Physicians have long depended on our instruments throughout the labor and delivery process. Our portfolio for obstetrical and neonatal care includes devices for vacuum-assisted delivery, fetal monitoring, amniocentesis, PROM testing, infant critical care and C-section.
Actim® PROM Point-of-Care PROM Test
MityOne® One-Piece Vacuum Assisted Delivery Device
Contraceptive
The only one for almost everyone™
Only* Paragard® (intrauterine copper contraceptive) IUS, with 1 hormone-free active ingredient (copper), delivers these strong combination of benefits for a wide range of women.1,2,**
- Proven >99% efficacy
- 100% hormone free
- Pregnancy prevention for up to 10 years
- Immediately reversible whenever she decides
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Paragard is a copper-containing intrauterine system (IUS) indicated for prevention of pregnancy in females of reproductive potential for up to 10 years.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS
The use of Paragard is contraindicated when one or more of the following conditions exist:
Pregnancy or suspicion of pregnancy, abnormalities of the uterus resulting in distortion of the uterine cavity, acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), postpartum or postabortal endometritis in the past 3 months, known or suspected uterine or cervical malignancy, uterine bleeding of unknown etiology, untreated acute cervicitis or vaginitis or other lower genital tract infection, conditions associated with increased susceptibility to pelvic infections, Wilson’s disease, a previously placed IUS that has not been removed, hypersensitivity to any component of Paragard including to copper or any of the trace elements present in the copper component of Paragard.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Ectopic Pregnancy: Evaluate for possible ectopic pregnancy in any female who becomes pregnant while using Paragard
Intrauterine Pregnancy:Failure to remove Paragard increases the risk of miscarriage, sepsis, premature labor, and premature delivery.
Sepsis: Severe infection or sepsis, including Group A Streptococcal Sepsis (GAS), have been reported following insertion of IUSs, including Paragard.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Endometritis: Remove Paragard in cases of recurrent PID or endometritis, or if an acute pelvic infection is severe or does not respond to treatment.
Embedment: Partial penetration or embedment of Paragard in the myometrium can make removal difficult; surgical removal may be necessary. Breakage of an embedded Paragard during non-surgical removal has been reported.
Perforation: Partial or total perforation of the uterine wall or cervix may reduce contraceptive efficacy and result in pregnancy. Delayed detection or removal of Paragard may result in migration outside the uterine cavity, adhesions, peritonitis, intestinal penetration, intestinal obstruction, abscesses and/or damage to adjacent organs. Increased risk when the uterus is fixed, retroverted or not completely involuted during the postpartum period. If perforation does occur, locate and remove Paragard promptly.
Expulsion: Partial or complete expulsion of Paragard has been reported, resulting in the loss of contraceptive protection. The risk of expulsion may be increased when the uterus is not completely involuted at the time of insertion. Remove a partially expelled Paragard.
Wilson’s Disease: Paragard may exacerbate Wilson’s disease.
Bleeding Pattern Alterations: Paragard can alter the bleeding pattern and result in heavier and longer menstrual cycles with intermenstrual spotting.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety Information: Non-clinical testing has demonstrated that Paragard is MR Conditional.
Medical Diathermy: Avoid using high medical RF transmitter devices in females with Paragard
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Adverse reactions reported in clinical trials include anemia, backache, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, expulsion (complete or partial), prolonged menstrual flow, menstrual spotting, pain and cramping, and vaginitis.
Please see Full Prescribing Information.
Paragard® is a registered trademark. All rights reserved.
REFERENCES
1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Summary Chart of U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use; 2017.
2Kaneshiro B, Aeby T. Long-term safety, efficacy, and patient acceptability of the intrauterine Copper T-380A contraceptive device. Int J Womens Health. 2010;2:211-220.
*Available only in the US.
**According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Paragard is one of the least restrictive birth control options across all patient types compared to other IUDs.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- The use of Paragard is contraindicated when one or more of the following conditions exist: continue reading
- Pregnancy or suspicion of pregnancy, abnormalities of the uterus resulting in distortion of the uterine cavity, acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), postpartum or postabortal endometritis in the past 3 months, known or suspected uterine or cervical malignancy, uterine bleeding of unknown etiology, untreated acute cervicitis or vaginitis or other lower genital tract infection, conditions associated with increased susceptibility to pelvic infections, Wilson’s disease, a previously placed IUS that has not been removed, hypersensitivity to any component of Paragard including to copper or any of the trace elements present in the copper component of Paragard. continue reading