FDA Consumer Health Information - FDA Cautions Against Using Unapproved IUDs

SILVER SPRING, Md., July 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Federal health officials are warning medical practitioners around the country not to use unapproved intrauterine devices (IUDs).

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In a July 22 letter, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reminds health professionals that using unapproved IUDs raises concerns about effectiveness and safety - as well as the potential for fraud and counterfeiting.

Learn what to do if you think you may have an unapproved IUD:

http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm219837.htm

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