Essure is a permanent form of female birth control (female sterilization). In short, the device is intended to cause bilateral occlusion (blockage) of the fallopian tubes by the insertion of micro-inserts into the fallopian tubes which then anchor and elicit tissue growth, theoretically causing the blockage.
Thousands of women have reported a variety of side effects including:
- Pelvic pain
- Perforated organs
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Allergies, teeth loss, and skin rashes
- Hair loss
- Fatigue, weight changes, depression
- Device migration
- Hysterectomies and surgical removals of the device
Marcus was appointed Lead Counsel for the consolidated Essure litigation in Federal Court for the Eastern District of PA. He has been representing Essure victims since 2014 and has stood side by side with victims fighting with them beyond the courtroom. He is also credited with filing the first Essure lawsuit in 2014.