Spinal Cord Stimulators Under Investigation

Spinal cord stimulators, often called an SCS, is a medical device implanted in the body to send electrical impulses to the spinal cord. The goal is to interfere with pain signals before they reach the brain. Spinal cord stimulators are commonly used for patients with chronic pain conditions, including back pain, nerve pain, failed back surgery syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, and other conditions that have not responded well to conservative treatment.

When a spinal cord stimulator cannot be controlled, adjusted, charged, programmed or turned off, it may cause pain, loss of therapy, additional surgery, or other serious harm.

CohenMalad, LLP is actively reviewing spinal cord stimulator injury cases, the most common of which is manufactured by St. Jude Medical, which was acquired by Abbott. Many patients may refer to their device as a St. Jude stimulator, Abbott stimulator, Proclaim stimulator, or Eterna stimulator. Others include:

• Abbott
• Boston Scientific
• Medtronic
• Nalu Medical
• Nevro
• Saluda Medical
• St. Jude

You don't need to know the exact model of your device before contacting us. Our medical device injury team can help identify the manufacturer and device type by reviewing your implant card, medical records, operative reports, or device paperwork.

Potential Spinal Cord Stimulator Injuries and Complications

Have you been affected by serious injuries and complications after spinal cord stimulator implantation, use, revision, or removal? Contact our SCS Injury Lawsuit legal team today for a review of your case.

Complications that may qualify for a SCS injury lawsuit often include:

• Spinal Cord injury, paralysis or partial paralysis
• Device failure or serious malfunction
• Painful electric shocks and/or overstimulation
• Serious Infections or other debilitating injuries
• New or worsening nerve pain including worsened back, leg, neck or other nerve pain
• New numbness, weakness, or neurological symptoms
• Lead migration, lead breakage or high impedance
• Battery failure, inability to communicate with the device, turn the device on or off, or exit MRI mode

Serious complications such as these raise important questions about whether the device was defective, whether warnings were adequate, whether the implant surgery was performed properly, whether the device was programmed or managed appropriately, and whether the patient was fully informed of the risks.

To have your case evaluated for a potential SCS injury claim, contact the experienced medical device attorney team leading these matters. Consultations are always free, confidential and no obligation.

Some Spinal Cord Stimulator Cases Can Be Complicated

Spinal cord stimulator cases often require detailed investigation. The medical records may include pain management records, surgical records, device programming records, radiology images, hospital records, follow-up visits, device representative notes, adverse event reports, and explant records. The device itself may also matter, especially if it was removed and preserved.

CohenMalad, LLP Is Accepting New Spinal Cord Stimulator Cases

CohenMalad, LLP is actively investigating spinal cord stimulator injury claims and opening new cases.

Our attorneys represent clients in medical device, medical malpractice, personal injury, and complex litigation matters. We help injured patients understand their rights, review medical records, investigate what went wrong, and determine whether they may have a claim.

If you suffered serious harm after receiving an Abbott, St. Jude, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Nevro, or other spinal cord stimulator, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

Deadlines may apply, and waiting too long can affect your legal rights.