Chapter
A. H. Robbins' Refusal to Halt Sales of Poisonous IUDs
28:38 - 31:57 (03:19)
Despite numerous complaints and injuries, A. H. Robbins chose to continue selling their harmful IUDs while their lawyers tried to delay litigation to preserve the company's value.
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The Dalcon Shield, a type of birth control used in the 1970s, was banned by the Planned Parenthood Federation of America due to mounting injuries and deaths.
28:38 - 29:22 (00:44)
Summary
The Dalcon Shield, a type of birth control used in the 1970s, was banned by the Planned Parenthood Federation of America due to mounting injuries and deaths. The FDA asked manufacturer A. H. Robbins to stop selling the product, but they continued to do so despite the risks to patients.
ChapterA. H. Robbins' Refusal to Halt Sales of Poisonous IUDs
EpisodePart One: The Worst Birth Control Device Ever Invented
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A company refused to stop selling their poisonous IUD to avoid the admission of guilt as tens of thousands of women were suing them for injuries.
29:22 - 30:00 (00:38)
Summary
A company refused to stop selling their poisonous IUD to avoid the admission of guilt as tens of thousands of women were suing them for injuries.
ChapterA. H. Robbins' Refusal to Halt Sales of Poisonous IUDs
EpisodePart One: The Worst Birth Control Device Ever Invented
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A.H. Robbins spent a decade fighting legal cases of women affected by the Dalkon Shield, a dangerous IUD that caused serious health complications.
30:01 - 31:57 (01:55)
Summary
A.H. Robbins spent a decade fighting legal cases of women affected by the Dalkon Shield, a dangerous IUD that caused serious health complications. Lawyers delayed litigation to get as much value as possible for shareholders and the company even continued to sell the product outside the U.S. after stopping sales in the country.