What is Nevro HFX iQ™?
HFX iQ is a small, implanted device that pairs with a smartphone app to deliver continuous, long-term pain relief and improved quality of life.
It is the most advanced device of its kind, combining Artificial Intelligence with simple daily app check-ins to deliver personalised setting recommendations.
Why choose HFX iQ
Minimally invasive
Proven to be successful even if other treatment options didn’t work
Commercially available
HFX iQ is easy to use
- You provide your input.
Report your daily pain, medication, and activity levels. - HFX iQ learns from you.
HFX iQ gets smarter over time by learning from your
inputs, preferences, and pain experience. - Your personalised recommendation is delivered.
HFX iQ provides a setting recommendation to optimise
or maintain your pain relief. - You decide.
Choose to change to the recommendation or stay where you are.
You try HFX iQ first, before you decide
Using a temporary device, the trial is an opportunity for you to see if HFX iQ helps meet your pain management goals.
- You’ll try HFX iQ for about 1 – 4 weeks
- The procedure is quick and minimally invasive
- The temporary device is taped to your back and is easily covered under your clothes
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Frequently asked questions
If you haven’t found relief with other treatment options like physical therapy, medications, injections, surgery, or even a traditional spinal cord stimulator, HFX iQ could help relieve your pain.
HFX iQ is also a treatment option for people who aren’t candidates for back surgery or who experience painful diabetic neuropathy.
HFX iQ is available through private health insurance. Like other similar procedures, the coverage level and waiting period may vary depending on your provider. Please provide the codes 39130 and 39134 to your private health insurer.
Yes, Nevro has helped over 100,000 people worldwide. Spinal cord stimulation has been thoroughly studied and proven to be a safe approach. HFX iQ has significantly fewer side effects than other treatment options, doesn’t involve major surgery, and it’s typically safer than other spine surgeries.2-6
HFX iQ is placed in your lower back or buttocks area (your doctor will help decide which location is right for you).
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Yes, with HFX iQ you can safely have a full-body MRI scan with conditional parameters. Please refer to Nevro HFX MRI Guidelines for detailed information on MRI safety and conditions.
HFX iQ is designed to last at least 10 years*. Once it is running low, HFX iQ is replaced during a simple procedure.