Do I Qualify for the Spinal Cord Stimulator Lawsuit? Eligibility Criteria

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Do I Qualify for the Spinal Cord Stimulator Lawsuit?

You may qualify for the spinal cord stimulator lawsuit if you received a permanent spinal cord stimulator implant made by Boston Scientific, Abbott/St. Jude, Medtronic, or Nevro and experienced device problems — such as shocks or jolts, burning at the battery site, loss of pain relief, new weakness or numbness, infection, or a revision or removal surgery. These are the initial screening criteria used by Marin & Murphy Law Firm; they evolve as the litigation (including MDL 3181) develops, and eligibility is always confirmed by an attorney review at intake. Call (888) 348-2735 or take the 3-minute confirmation review. The lawsuits allege defects in the design and marketing of these devices; the manufacturers dispute liability, and every claim depends on its own facts.

Criteria current as of August 11, 2026 · Marin & Murphy Law Firm · (888) 348-2735

Step 1 — The device: whose stimulators are covered

Claims are being reviewed for permanent spinal cord stimulator systems from all four major manufacturers:

• Boston Scientific — including Precision and WaveWriter systems
• Abbott / St. Jude Medical — including Proclaim XR, Infinity, Eterna, and Eon Mini
• Medtronic — including Intellis
• Nevro — including Senza HFX

Not knowing your device brand does not disqualify you. Most patients were never told what was implanted — the brand is identified from your device card, charger, phone app, or medical records during the review. Criteria confirmed at intake — Marin & Murphy Law Firm, (888) 348-2735.

Step 2 — The problems: what experiences qualify for review

Any of the following after a permanent implant supports a review:

• Revision surgery — leads or the device repositioned or replaced
• Removal (explant) of the device
• Early battery or generator replacement
• A surgery that has been scheduled or recommended because of the device
• Shocks or jolts from the device
• Pain, heat, or burning at the battery site
• Loss of pain relief or pain worse than before the implant — strongest when paired with another problem on this list or a follow-up procedure
• Infection associated with the device or its surgery
• New weakness, numbness, or bowel or bladder problems after the implant
• Being told the leads moved or broke

The pattern our clients describe most is simple: the trial stimulator worked — then the permanent implant didn’t. If that is your story, it is worth a review even if none of the listed items feels like an exact match. Marin & Murphy Law Firm · (888) 348-2735.

What can affect case fit

A small number of circumstances affect whether a review can proceed. If another law firm has already signed you for this device, we cannot review the same matter — that protection belongs to you and your current firm (having only spoken with a firm, without signing, is not a barrier). Timing questions — when you first connected your problems to the device rather than your underlying condition — matter for legal deadlines and are reviewed by the attorney, not scored by a form. Answering “I’m not sure” to anything never disqualifies you.

Timing and deadlines

Deadlines are set by state law and typically run from when you knew or should have known the device — not your underlying condition — was causing the problem. That determination is legal, not medical, and only an attorney can make it for your facts. If your problems began years ago, do not assume you are out of time, and do not wait to find out: (888) 348-2735. Implants placed many years ago, including before 2005, can still be reviewed.

About MDL 3181

Federal spinal cord stimulator cases are coordinated in MDL 3181; see the tracker for current status. Qualifying under the criteria on this page does not depend on the MDL’s schedule, and filing deadlines run independently of it. No global settlement exists; cases are proceeding. Marin & Murphy Law Firm · (888) 348-2735.

How to identify your device (two minutes, no records needed)

• Patient ID card — issued at implant; names the manufacturer and model. Wallets, patient portals, and implant registries are the usual places.
• The charger or remote — the brand is printed on it.
• The phone app — each manufacturer’s app is device-specific.
• The operative note — request it from the implanting hospital’s medical-records department; it lists manufacturer, model, and serial numbers. See the manufacturer pages for what each company’s systems look like.

If none of these are available, choose “identify it from my records” in the review — that is a normal path, not an exception.

Frequently asked questions about qualifying

Do I qualify if my stimulator was removed?

Removal (explant) is one of the strongest bases for a review — start one. The operative notes from both the implant and the removal will matter; you do not need them in hand to begin. Marin & Murphy, (888) 348-2735.

Do I qualify if I don’t know my device model or manufacturer?

Yes. Brand-unknown reviews are routine; the device is identified from your card, charger, app, or records during intake.

Do I qualify if the device just stopped working, with no surgery?

Loss of relief by itself — with no other problems and no revision, removal, or recommended surgery — generally falls outside the current screening criteria. But it rarely stays “by itself”: if you also had shocks, burning at the battery site, worsened pain, new symptoms, or any follow-up procedure, that combination qualifies for review. Criteria evolve as the litigation develops. Marin & Murphy, (888) 348-2735.

Do I qualify if my implant was before 2005?

Yes — there is no implant-year cutoff in the screening criteria. Older implants can still be reviewed; timing questions are resolved by the attorney review.

Can I start a review for a family member?

Yes — spouses, parents, children, and caregivers routinely start reviews for someone they care for.

Does qualifying mean I have a case or will receive compensation?

No. Meeting these criteria means the matter merits a free attorney review. Every claim depends on its own facts; the allegations are allegations, and no outcome is promised. This page is attorney advertising and is not legal advice.

Confirm your eligibility now

Two ways, both free and confidential: take the 3-minute confirmation review — a few quick questions matching the criteria above — or call (888) 348-2735. Completing a review is not a commitment and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Attorney Advertising. Marin & Murphy Law Firm — attorneys licensed in Rhode Island, South Carolina, Connecticut, and Massachusetts; cases handled with co-counsel law firms where appropriate. This page states initial screening criteria only; it is not legal advice, and eligibility is determined solely by attorney review. Screening submissions — including those that do not currently qualify — are retained by the firm so your matter can be re-reviewed if criteria change; you may request deletion at any time. Court costs and litigation expenses are advanced by counsel and repaid from the recovery.