Petition request
That the House of Representatives initiate a full investigation into the promotion, funding, distribution and prescription of all Essure devices for NZ women; find, contact, and advise women who received these devices that they have been recalled; and offer full ACC coverage for any Essure-related care they may require.
Petition reason
Essure devices are permanent contraceptive implants, recalled worldwide after women internationally suffered complications that I believe were catastrophic, life-threatening, and life-altering and included hysterectomies, agonising pain, bleeding, hair & tooth loss, and crippling immune system disorders, among other ill effects. While Essure has been recalled in NZ, women who received it have not been notified of the updated risks and ACC deny coverage for most Essure-related care.
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Petition progress
- Open for signatures
- Closed for signatures
- Select Committee
- Reported
- Referred to Minister
| Number of signatures: | 326 |
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| Date presented: | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Considered by: | Petitions |
| SC Report(s): | 11 Apr 2025 (Final) |
| Presenting member: | Dr Parmjeet Parmar |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2024 |