If you or a loved one suffered serious complications after receiving a spinal cord stimulator (SCS), you may have legal options. Patients across the United States have filed lawsuits alleging that defective spinal cord stimulators caused severe injuries, including permanent nerve damage, paralysis, chronic pain, infections, and the need for additional surgeries. Recent developments include the creation of new federal multidistrict litigations (MDLs) for Abbott and Nevro devices, signaling that this litigation is rapidly expanding. Untitled document
At Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP (SSKB), we are evaluating claims involving defective spinal cord stimulators and helping injured patients understand their legal rights.
A spinal cord stimulator (SCS) is an implanted medical device used to treat chronic pain. The system typically consists of:
Spinal cord stimulators are often recommended for patients with:
While these devices can provide relief for some patients, lawsuits allege that certain spinal cord stimulators malfunctioned or were defectively designed, causing serious complications.
The spinal cord stimulator litigation continues to grow.
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) recently created two new federal MDLs for claims involving Abbott and Nevro spinal cord stimulators:
These judges will oversee coordinated discovery and other pretrial proceedings for lawsuits involving those manufacturers. Attorneys expect the number of plaintiffs to increase significantly as additional claims are filed. Untitled document
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Current lawsuits involve several major spinal cord stimulator manufacturers, including:
Allegations involve:
Abbott devices are also associated with a Class I FDA recall involving more than 155,000 devices. Untitled document
Devices include:
Certain Boston Scientific lead systems were recalled in 2026 because of lead breakage concerns. Untitled document
Litigation includes:
Current lawsuits involve:
Plaintiffs allege that certain spinal cord stimulators were defectively designed, improperly tested, or inadequately labeled, resulting in serious injuries.
Common allegations include:
Patients claim these failures resulted in:
Some lawsuits also allege manufacturers:
Plaintiffs further allege manufacturers failed to adequately warn physicians and patients about:
Potential qualifying injuries may include:
Every case is different, and eligibility depends on the specific facts and medical evidence.
The litigation continues to expand in both federal and state courts.
Current proceedings include:
Large global settlements have not yet been reached, and no bellwether verdicts have resolved the primary manufacturer litigation. However, individual cases have resulted in significant recoveries, including a reported $1.25 million settlement involving paralysis and bowel injuries. The document also notes that estimated future settlement values discussed by commentators are speculative and depend heavily on the severity of each case. Untitled document
A spinal cord stimulator lawsuit alleges that a defective pain-management device caused injuries such as nerve damage, paralysis, infections, or additional surgeries because of design defects, manufacturing defects, or inadequate warnings.
Current litigation includes devices manufactured by Abbott, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and Nevro. Untitled document
Yes. Separate multidistrict litigations now exist for Abbott and Nevro devices, in addition to the Boston Scientific MDL. Untitled document Untitled document
Possibly. Whether you qualify depends on factors such as the manufacturer, device model, the injuries suffered, when the device was implanted, and the applicable statute of limitations. An attorney can evaluate your situation.
Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP has decades of experience representing individuals harmed by dangerous products, defective medical devices, and medical negligence. We monitor emerging mass tort litigation and evaluate claims involving serious injuries caused by allegedly defective medical devices.
If you believe your spinal cord stimulator caused serious complications, our attorneys can review your case and explain your legal options.
If you or someone you love suffered paralysis, nerve damage, chronic pain, infection, or required revision surgery after receiving a spinal cord stimulator, you may have a potential claim.
Contact Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP today for a FREE, no-obligation consultation.
Our attorneys can review your medical history, identify the manufacturer and device involved, and determine whether you may qualify to pursue compensation.
Call us today or complete our online case evaluation form to get started.