Ovation Fertility Failed Embryo Transfer Investigation

Peiffer Wolf is currently investigating Ovation Fertility in Newport Beach, CA, after embryos were allegedly damaged by hydrogen peroxide due to an incubator malfunction. If you have been informed by Ovation Fertility of a failed embryo transfer, please Contact Peiffer Wolf for a FREE Consultation by filling out our simple online Contact Form or by calling 415-766-3545.

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In a period of two weeks (late January, early February, 2024), embryos were allegedly damaged by hydrogen peroxide due to an incubator malfunction at Ovation Fertility, resulting in several failed embryo transfers.

Ovation Fertility has started informing patients about the failed transfers. The Fertility Clinic has allegedly only offered reimbursement for the costs of the procedure, not considering the impact this has had on their patients’ lives.

Peiffer Wolf Partner Adam Wolf, one of the leading attorneys representing families in Fertility cases, has said, “Families have entrusted their most valuable property in the entire world – their embryos – to these facilities and clinics.” Unfortunately, Ovation Fertility’s patients are now faced with the devastating news that their embryo transfer has failed.

• The $2.1 billion fertility center industry in the United States is big business.
• More than one out of 10 women end up seeking out fertility-related services from the 480 U.S. clinics, resulting in 69,000 live births a year – nearly 2 percent of all children born annually.
• In the absence of meaningful state and regulatory oversight of the fertility center world, it would be comforting to think that a system of industry self-regulation would work as a substitute. But the self-regulation that exists today is weak and full of holes.
• The Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority oversees nearly every aspect of 69,000 fertility procedures a year at 131 licensed clinics in the United Kingdom. The key elements of the work of the Authority are as follows: (1) clinics must apply for a license from the Authority to operate; (2) licenses are granted for up to four years at a time; (3) inspections are carried out periodically and can be done on a surprise basis; (4) inspections can result in recommended changes to clinic practices and even outright license revocation; (5) the Authority sets standards for clinics to ensure high quality care; (6) it provides guidance to clinics and research centers on how to meet all legal requirements. The HFEA’s actions are highly transparent, including the online publication of the outcomes of all clinic inspections. It also provides the public with information about IVF and other procedures.