Abbott Spinal Cord Stimulator Litigation
IN RE: Abbott Laboratories Spinal Cord Stimulator Products Liability Litigation
Overview
The Abbott Spinal Cord Stimulator Litigation is a federal multidistrict litigation consolidated in the Northern District of Illinois before Lindsay C. Jenkins (U.S. District Judge). This MDL involves claims related to medical device issues.
As of 2026-11-02, there are 27 pending actions out of 27 total actions filed, representing a 0% resolution rate.
Abbott spinal cord stimulator coverage
The JPML created this MDL on October 2, 2026 for spinal cord stimulator cases against Abbott and kept it separate from the Boston Scientific (MDL-3181) and Nevro (MDL-3195) dockets. Our spinal cord stimulator section covers the Abbott devices, recalls, and how the three MDLs differ.
Who May Qualify
Eligibility for this MDL typically depends on factors such as:
- Documented exposure to or use of the product/device in question
- Medical diagnosis of related injuries or conditions
- Claim filed within the applicable statute of limitations
Key Information
Assigned Judge
Lindsay C. Jenkins (U.S. District Judge)
District Court
Northern District of Illinois
MDL Number
MDL-3194
Category
Medical Device
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