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Why customers choose us
✓Medical device rather than a dietary supplement
✓Designed for permanent female sterilization
✓Previously manufactured and marketed by Bayer
✓Inserted through the cervix into the fallopian tubes
✓Intended to provide permanent contraception
✓Received FDA approval in 2002
✓Subject to FDA post-market safety monitoring
✓U.S. sales and distribution ended in December 2018
✓Unused U.S. devices were required to be returned by the end of 2019
✓Should not be presented as an active nutritional or wellness product.
Manufacturer address
2575 Park Lane, Suite 100, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA.
Country of manufacture
USA
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Frequently asked questions
What is Essure?
Essure was a permanently implanted birth-control medical device used for female sterilization.
Who manufactured Essure?
Essure was manufactured by Bayer. FDA records identify Bayer Pharma AG as the applicant for the Essure system.
What was Essure used for?
Essure was intended for permanent birth control through bilateral occlusion of the fallopian tubes.
Was Essure a supplement?
No. Essure was a medical device, not a vitamin, supplement, herbal product, or nutritional product.
How was Essure placed?
The device was placed through the vagina and cervix into the fallopian tubes without the abdominal surgical incision associated with conventional tubal surgery.
Is Essure still available for implantation in the United States?
No. Bayer stopped U.S. sales and distribution in 2018, and unused units were no longer available for implantation after December 31, 2019.
Can women who already have Essure continue using it?
The FDA states that women who have been using Essure successfully to prevent pregnancy can continue to do so.
Does everyone with Essure need to have it removed?
No. The FDA does not recommend automatic removal for everyone. Women experiencing persistent pain or other concerns should discuss their situation with a healthcare professional.
Can Essure be removed?
Essure devices can be surgically removed when clinically appropriate. Removal is a medical procedure with its own risks and should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional.
What problems have been reported with Essure?
The FDA continues to monitor reports involving Essure, including reports concerning device-related problems and removal.
Is Essure permanent birth control?
Yes. Essure was designed as a permanent female sterilization method.
When was Essure approved?
Essure received FDA approval in 2002.
Why was Essure discontinued in the United States?
Bayer announced that it would discontinue U.S. sales and distribution at the end of 2018 for business reasons.
Is Essure still monitored by the FDA?
Yes. The FDA continues to evaluate post-market information and adverse-event reports related to Essure.
