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Federal prosecutors have notified affected patients that the Northern Virginia provider at the center of the counterfeit Nexplanon investigation is expected to plead guilty.
If you received a Nexplanon implant in Northern Virginia and were contacted by the Department of Justice, or you are not sure whether your implant was affected, you may have legal options. A Virginia fraudulent Nexplanon implant lawyer at MichieHamlett will listen, free of charge and in confidence.
Nexplanon is a small, flexible rod placed under the skin of the upper arm to prevent pregnancy for up to several years. Patients trust that the device they receive is genuine, safe and effective.
Federal investigators allege that a Northern Virginia provider implanted counterfeit devices that did not come through the approved U.S. supply chain. The Department of Justice has been contacting patients it believes were affected, and prosecutors have notified those patients that the provider is expected to plead guilty.
A criminal case holds a wrongdoer accountable to the government. It does not, on its own, fully compensate the women who were harmed. That is where a civil claim comes in.
Federal prosecutors have notified affected patients that the Northern Virginia provider at the center of the counterfeit Nexplanon investigation is expected to plead guilty.
If you received a Nexplanon birth control implant in Northern Virginia and have been contacted by the Department of Justice, or have questions about whether your implant was affected, you may have legal options. This includes patients who:
An unplanned pregnancy can change the course of a life. You relied on a device you were told would protect you.
Pain, bleeding, or other symptoms that led to removal, additional procedures, missed work or medical bills.
A counterfeit device was placed in your body without your knowledge. That alone may give you the right to pursue a claim.
Doctors rarely work alone. Practices, medical groups, and health systems are responsible for who they employ, how care is supervised, and how medications and devices are purchased, tracked, and stocked.
When counterfeit devices reach patients, we look at every party whose oversight failed. Identifying all of them is often what determines whether a patient is fully compensated. Potentially liable parties include:
Fraudulent implant cases depend on strong documentation. If you suspect you received a counterfeit Nexplanon device, our Virginia attorneys will promptly begin gathering and preserving the information that shows what happened and when.
If you have kept any other records, share them with your attorney. Do not assume something is too minor to matter. A single message or receipt can fill a critical gap in the timeline. You should keep:
Cases involving a fraudulent medical device can be highly complex. A skilled Virginia fraudulent Nexplanon implant attorney will identify every legal issue involved and look closely at what happened before, during and after your implant was placed, including your consent forms and medical records. The legal theory we pursue depends on the facts of your case. Theories include:
When a provider’s care falls below the accepted standard.
When a device that reached a patient was not what it claimed to be.
When patients were misled about the device placed in their bodies.
When you did not agree to what was actually done.
Legal deadlines and requirements vary with the facts of each case. Reaching out early gives us more time to investigate the evidence and protect your right to seek accountability. Start your free review.
Possibly. Having a counterfeit device placed in your body without your knowledge or consent can be a harm on its own, even if you never experienced side effects. Every situation is different, so the best way to know is a free, confidential conversation with our team.
Many affected patients have been contacted by the Department of Justice. If you received Nexplanon in Northern Virginia and are unsure, we can help you review your records, appointment dates and the implant card you were given at the time of placement.
The criminal case is between the provider and the government. It is separate from your right to seek compensation for what you went through, including medical costs, lost income, pregnancy-related expenses, and the emotional toll. A civil claim is how patients pursue that.
Your consultation is free. If we can help, we’ll explain exactly how our fees work before you decide anything.
Yes. We understand how personal these matters are. What you share with us is kept confidential, and we will never contact you in a way you haven’t agreed to.
Yes. Virginia law sets time limits for filing claims, and some deadlines may already be running. Reaching out sooner helps protect your options.
You may still have a claim. Removal records can actually help document what happened, so keep any paperwork from the procedure.
If you are concerned about a Nexplanon implant device you may have received at All Female OB/GYN, do not wait to consult our experienced team at MichieHamlett about your legal options. A Virginia fraudulent Nexplanon implant lawyer can evaluate your circumstances, analyze the evidence, determine which state laws apply, and help you pursue accountability for the harm you have suffered. Early action can make a meaningful difference in protecting your rights and preserving critical information. Contact us today to review your case.
