Spinal cord stimulator injuries: Who’s affected?
If you experienced complications from a spinal cord stimulator implant, you may be eligible to take part in a class action lawsuit. Fill out the form to verify your eligibility.
For those struggling with persistent and severe pain, a doctor may recommend a spinal cord stimulator implant as a potential treatment option. While spinal cord stimulators have helped alleviate pain for some patients, it is important to note that these devices are not without risks. Complications and injury associated with these implants have been reported.
If you or a loved one has experienced complications after receiving a spinal cord stimulator implant, excluding those implanted for sleep apnea or bladder issues, you may be eligible to participate in a class action lawsuit. This lawsuit is currently open to individuals who received a device from one of the following brands: Abbott, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Nevro or St. Jude. Additionally, this suit is focusing specifically on patients who received their device after 2013.
Do you qualify?
Did you receive a spinal cord stimulator implant and suffer from side effects of the implant? You may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit for faulty spinal cord stimulators. Please fill out the form on this page to learn more.
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Spinal cord stimulator injury linked to defective devices
A spinal cord stimulator is an implantable medical device designed to alleviate chronic pain by delivering electrical impulses to the spinal cord. This technology is used across the U.S., providing relief to countless individuals grappling with persistent discomfort. However, despite its therapeutic benefits, these devices have also been associated with severe adverse effects and injuries.
Numerous patients have reported experiencing complications, including distressing electrical shocks and burns caused by the implanted device. These accounts have raised concerns about the adequacy of the regulatory approval process for such devices. Some reports suggest that spinal cord stimulators were classified as medium-risk devices by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when they should have been categorized as high-risk devices which require more rigorous testing.
As regulatory bodies continue to investigate and scrutinize these implants, patients are left to grapple with a range of complications and potential risks.
Types of spinal cord stimulator injury
Patients who undergo spinal cord stimulator implantation may experience a range of potential complications. Temporary discomfort is a common occurrence following the implantation. This discomfort may manifest as soreness, swelling or mild pain around the surgical site.
In addition to temporary discomfort, some patients may suffer an injury due to the implanted device. These potential complications include, but are not limited to:
If you have experienced one or more of these issues or your spinal stimulator failed to provide pain relief, you may be eligible to take part in a class action lawsuit.
Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify for a free case evaluation.
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