Drug Report: MIRENA (LEVONORGESTREL)
Primary Suspect Reports: 47,218 Total Reports: 47,507 FDA AERS Reports from 11/01/1997 to 08/27/2012
Drug Description :

Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is an intrauterine device (IUD) to prevent pregnancy. Mirena was FDA approved on December 6, 2000 and is manufactured by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. On October 1, 2009 the FDA approved the additional use of Mirena to treat heavy menstrual bleeding in IUD users.

From 11/01/1997 to 08/27/2012, there have been 47,218 reports of a serious adverse event where MIRENA was identified as the primary suspect drug causing that event. During that time period, the top three adverse events reported in cases where MIRENA was identified as the primary suspect drug were: Device Expulsion, Device Dislocation and Vaginal Haemorrhage.

Other Names : Generic Name : Report Info:

LEVONORGESTREL

Average Age: 31 Years
Gender: 2% M, 98% F
Average Duration of Treatment: 243 Days

FDA Listed Names (49) : How to read this section Manufacturer: Common Conditions:

Intrauterine Contraceptive Device With Levonorgestrel)
Iud With Levonorgestrel
Levonogestrel Iud
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Bayer AG (44,418)
Berlex, Inc. (2,646)
Unknown (1)

CONTRACEPTION
MENORRHAGIA
CONTRACEPTION NOS

MIRENA Adverse Event Timeline
Top MIRENA Adverse Events/Side Effects How to read this section
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MIRENA Primary Suspect Reports MIRENA Total Reports ROR Score
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Device Expulsion 16,904 (36%) 16,908 (36%) Premium Feature Premium Feature
Device Dislocation 4,559 (10%) 4,562 (10%) Premium Feature Premium Feature
Vaginal Haemorrhage 4,019 (9%) 4,034 (8%) Premium Feature Premium Feature
Medical Device Complication 3,786 (8%) 3,789 (8%) Premium Feature Premium Feature
Abdominal Pain 3,119 (7%) 3,139 (7%) Premium Feature Premium Feature
Amenorrhoea 2,384 (5%) 2,392 (5%) Premium Feature Premium Feature
Pregnancy With Contraceptive Device 2,226 (5%) 2,235 (5%) Premium Feature Premium Feature
Procedural Pain 2,003 (4%) 2,004 (4%) Premium Feature Premium Feature
Abdominal Pain Lower 1,765 (4%) 1,771 (4%) Premium Feature Premium Feature
Genital Haemorrhage 1,745 (4%) 1,746 (4%) Premium Feature Premium Feature
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Reported Report Outcomes for MIRENA Adverse Events
Report Outcomes MIRENA Primary Suspect
(# of Reports)
(11/01/1997 to 08/27/2012)
MIRENA Total
(# of Reports)
(11/01/1997 to 08/27/2012)
Other 11,589 (25%) 11,738 (25%)
Hospitalization - Initial or Prolonged 2,563 (5%) 2,647 (6%)
Disability 440 (1%) 450 (1%)
Life-Threatening 355 (1%) 366 (1%)
Required Intervention to Prevent Permanent Impairment/Damage 346 (1%) 353 (1%)
Congenital Anomaly 65 (0%) 67 (0%)
Death 53 (0%) 55 (0%)
Most Recent MIRENA Report Reviews/FDA Reports (Primary Suspect)
Report Date Age Gender Conditions Adverse Events Outcome
04/02/2013 33 YR F Contraception
Autoimmune Disorder
Osteonecrosis
Disability
08/27/2012 Not Stated F Contraception
Unintentional Medical Device Removal By Patient
Not Stated
08/27/2012 19 YR F Contraception
Post Procedural Haemorrhage
Other
08/27/2012 51 YR F Contraception
Menorrhagia
Device Expulsion
Device Difficult To Use
Not Stated
08/27/2012 Not Stated F Contraception
Device Expulsion
Not Stated
08/27/2012 Not Stated F Contraception
Device Expulsion
Not Stated
08/27/2012 35 YR F Menorrhagia
Device Expulsion
Not Stated
08/27/2012 25 YR F Contraception
Device Expulsion
Not Stated
08/27/2012 27 YR F Contraception
Device Expulsion
Not Stated
08/27/2012 29 YR F Contraception
Device Expulsion
Not Stated

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