Fehlerbilder kupferhaltiger Intrauterinpessare zur Empfängnisverhütung
摘要
Copper intrauterine devices (IUDs) are contraceptive devices to prevent pregnancy. All reports submitted to BfArM (“Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte”) from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2023 were retrospectively compiled and assessed. Breakage, unintended pregnancy, and migration (e.g., perforation or embedment) were identified as the most common failure modes. Medical treatment was required for all reported serious incidents. Based on vigilance data from BfArM, the risk associated with IUDs is considered acceptable.