Michigan CooperSurgical IVF Lawsuit Lawyers

The defective medical device attorneys at Buckfire Law represent individuals and families nationwide affected by defective in vitro fertilization (IVF) products manufactured by CooperSurgical.

In December 2023, CooperSurgical issued a recall of certain lots of its IVF culture media after reports linked the product to failed embryo development and embryo loss.

IVF culture media is a critical solution used to support embryo growth before implantation. When defective, it can prevent embryos from developing, resulting in devastating emotional and financial consequences for patients.

• CooperSurgical IVF Lawsuit Overview
• hat Is IVF and Why Is Culture Media Important?
• What Injuries and Losses Are Linked to Defective IVF Media?
• Which CooperSurgical IVF Products Are Affected?
• Contact a CooperSurgical IVF Lawsuit Attorney for a Free Case Evaluation

CooperSurgical IVF Lawsuit Overview

The CooperSurgical IVF lawsuits center on claims that defective embryo culture media caused embryos to stop developing or become nonviable during fertility treatment.

Culture media is designed to mimic the human body and provide essential nutrients that allow embryos to grow. However, the recalled product has been linked to serious defects, including:

• Missing critical nutrients like magnesium
• Potential contamination or endotoxins
• Impaired embryo development before implantation

As a result, many patients experienced complete IVF cycle failure, even after successful fertilization.

Lawsuits allege:

• Defective manufacturing
• Failure to properly test the product
• Failure to warn clinics and patients
• Distribution of unsafe medical products

More than 30 lawsuits have already been filed across the United States, with additional cases expected.

What Is IVF and Why Is Culture Media Important?

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a medical procedure in which eggs are fertilized outside the body and then implanted into the uterus.

During this process:

1. Eggs are retrieved and fertilized in a lab
2. Embryos are placed in culture media
3. The media supports growth to the blastocyst stage
4. Viable embryos are transferred for pregnancy

Culture media plays a critical role in this process. Without the proper balance of nutrients, embryos cannot develop properly and may be permanently lost.

What Injuries and Losses Are Linked to Defective IVF Media?

Unlike many defective medical devices, the harm caused by the CooperSurgical IVF product is often the loss of embryos, which can represent a patient’s only chance at having biological children.

Reported damages include:

• Destruction of viable embryos
• Failed IVF cycles
• Emotional distress and grief
• Financial losses from costly fertility treatments
• Loss of future family-building opportunities

Some estimates suggest the defective product may have impacted thousands of patients worldwide.

Which CooperSurgical IVF Products Are Affected?

The recall applies to specific lots of embryo culture media distributed to fertility clinics nationwide.

Key details include:

• Recall issued: December 2023
• Affected products: Certain lots of IVF culture media
• Use: Supporting embryo growth during IVF

Because these products are used in clinical settings, patients are often not directly notified, making it difficult to know if they were affected.

If you underwent IVF treatment in 2023 or 2024, you should:

• Contact your fertility clinic for details about the products used
• Request your medical and lab records
• Ask whether the recalled culture media was involved
• Seek legal advice to evaluate your options

Because these cases involve complex medical and laboratory records, early investigation is important.

What Are the Signs of a Potentially Affected IVF Cycle?

Many patients only discover a problem after their IVF cycle fails unexpectedly.

Possible warning signs include:

• Embryos failing to develop despite normal fertilization
• Poor embryo quality across an entire cycle
• Clinics reporting “unexplained” embryo arrest
• Sudden drop in clinic success rates during a specific timeframe

If your IVF cycle failed under unusual circumstances, it may be worth investigating whether defective culture media was used.

Do I Qualify to File a CooperSurgical IVF Lawsuit?

You may qualify for a lawsuit if:

• You underwent IVF treatment using CooperSurgical products
• Your embryos failed to develop or were destroyed
• You suffered financial loss or emotional harm

Even if you are unsure whether a defective product was used, an attorney can help review your records and determine eligibility.

Compensation Available in a CooperSurgical IVF Lawsuit

Families affected by defective IVF products may be eligible to recover compensation for:

• IVF treatment costs
• Future fertility treatment expenses
• Emotional distress and mental anguish
• Loss of reproductive opportunity

These cases are unique because they often involve deeply personal and life-altering losses, not just physical injury.

Contact a CooperSurgical IVF Lawsuit Attorney for a Free Case Evaluation

If you or your family experienced embryo loss or IVF failure linked to defective culture media, Buckfire Law can help. Contact us for your free case review.

We provide a free, no-obligation case review. If you qualify for a claim, we will file your lawsuit with no upfront legal fees or costs, and we will only receive a fee if you win a settlement! 

Legally reviewed by:

Lawrence J. Buckfire, J.D., Lead Trial Attorney at Buckfire Law
Lawrence J. Buckfire, J.D. has over 30 years of experience specializing in personal injury and wrongful death cases. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and attended Wayne State University School of Law. Lawrence has been named a Super Lawyer, U.S. News Best Lawyer, and in The National Trial Lawyers-Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
Date of Review: May, 2026