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Abbott Proclaim XR problems?

Abbott cases were centralized as MDL 3194 on October 2, 2026. See if your case qualifies now.

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Abbott Proclaim XR patients reporting shocks, lead migration, battery failures, or revision surgery may qualify for the Abbott spinal cord stimulator litigation. Proclaim XR is at the center of Abbott’s 2023 Class I recall — devices that could lock in MRI mode, with the Proclaim XR 5 model alone accounting for over 113,000 recalled units. FDA’s database logs roughly 25,000 reports on the Proclaim 5 Elite family.

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Marin & Murphy Law Firm is currently accepting spinal cord stimulator cases. Free, confidential case reviews: (888) 348-2735, available 24/7.

Reported problems in this system

  • Painful shocks, jolts, and overstimulation
  • lead migration or fracture requiring reoperation
  • battery and charging failures
  • MRI-mode lockout (2023 Class I recall)
  • loss of pain relief after a successful trial
  • infection and battery-site complications. (Counts from FDA’s MAUDE database; reports are not verified causation.)

Is this your device?

Check your patient ID card — it lists the model. No card? Your charger or phone app identifies it, and your operative report names it; we obtain that for you. This model appears in Abbott’s Class I recall — if you received the recall letter, keep it.

What matters most in Abbott Proclaim XR cases

If you received a recall letter for your Proclaim XR, keep it — recall status plus any device failure or surgery is the strongest Abbott fact pattern.

Do you qualify?

  • ✓ Revision, replacement, or removal surgery
  • ✓ Shocks or burns
  • ✓ Migration on imaging
  • ✓ Infection
  • ✓ Neurological symptoms

“It just stopped working”? Read our honest triage before deciding you don’t qualify — most patients have more than they think.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a Abbott Proclaim XR lawsuit?
Abbott Proclaim XR devices are part of the litigation against Abbott. Individual qualification depends on your injuries and dates — the review is free.
Is the Abbott Proclaim XR recalled?
Yes — this model is included in Abbott’s 2023 Class I recall for MRI-mode lockup (~155,000 U.S. devices). Recall status plus device failure strengthens a claim.
What if I’m not sure this is my model?
The ID card, charger, app, or operative report answers it — we do this for you at no charge.

Does the Proclaim XR use a rechargeable battery?

No. The Proclaim XR uses a primary-cell, non-rechargeable battery, unlike some other Abbott models. If you experienced battery failure or other problems with your non-rechargeable Proclaim XR, that difference does not prevent you from pursuing a claim against Abbott.

How do I find out if my Proclaim XR is affected?

Check your implant card or device paperwork for the model name Proclaim XR, or ask your physician to confirm it. Since it is a primary-cell device, confirming the exact model helps determine whether your experience fits the active Abbott litigation.
Sources (2)
  1. FDA MAUDE and Recall databases, product code LGW (reports are not verified causation).
  2. U.S. District Court, C.D. Cal., Dkt. 2:26-ml-03181 (MDL 3181); JPML dockets (Abbott/Nevro MDLs 3194 and 3195).

What does FDA adverse event data show for the Abbott Proclaim SCS platform?

FDA adverse event reports for the Abbott Proclaim SCS platform total 37,339, with injury the dominant event type at 32,081 reports.

37,339
TOTAL MAUDE REPORTS
32,081
CLASSIFIED AS INJURY
5,179
CLASSIFIED AS MALFUNCTION
3,966
REPORTS IN 2025

FDA adverse event reports coded to the Abbott Proclaim SCS platform total 37,339, with 32,081 classified as injury and 5,179 as malfunction. Annual counts ranged from 4,271 in 2019 to a peak of 4,884 in 2024, dipping to 3,966 in 2025. Leading product problems include 10,961 reports of an adverse event without an identified device or use problem, 8,283 battery problem reports, and 7,124 wireless communication problem reports. These totals cover the Proclaim SCS platform family broadly; MAUDE brand-name entries rarely specify the XR submodel, with only 7 entries identified as XR-specific. Attorneys reviewing spinal cord stimulator claims use these reports as investigative leads, not proof of defect.

Year received MAUDE reports
2019 4,271
2020 4,365
2021 4,067
2022 4,090
2023 4,663
2024 4,884
2025 3,966
2026 (through Aug) 1,541

Source: FDA MAUDE database via openFDA, product code LGW (spinal cord stimulator, totally implanted), retrieved August 2026. MAUDE reports are submitted by manufacturers, clinicians, and patients; they are not independently verified, may include duplicates, and do not establish that a device caused the reported event.

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