Axonics™
Sacral Neuromodulation System
Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation (SNM) offers a choice between systems without compromising therapy longevity, using an interchangeable tined lead to support flexibility in clinical decision‑making and helps you future‑proof therapy for your patients.
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Overview
No compromises, just long-lasting therapy
With Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation, the choice between a rechargeable and recharge-free neurostimulator comes without compromising therapy longevity.
Why choose Axonics SNM?
Axonics has improved the patient and healthcare provider experience with sacral neuromodulation therapy, allowing patients to receive long-lasting relief without compromise.
Axonics F15™ SNM System: Longest recharge-free battery life in SNM
The Axonics F15 System has redefined the recharge-free experience by delivering longer battery life and a truly recharge-free system.
About the system
- Battery life of 17.6 years at 1 mA and over 20 years at lower energy settings*
- Patients do not recharge any system components
- Thin design — only 10 cc in size
- Delivers constant current stimulation intended to reduce therapy amplitude adjustments
*Stimulation settings at frequency 14 Hz, pulse width 210 μs, impedance 1200 ohms
Axonics R20™ SNM System: Revolutionising the neurostimulator recharge experience
The Axonics R20 System is designed to last 20+ years and offers the longest recharge interval available in SNM, providing patients the freedom to live more and recharge less.
About the system
- Proprietary titanium-ceramic design, allowing for safe and efficient charging
- Typical recharging interval every 6 to 10 months
- Charges wirelessly through the skin
- Designed to last 20+ years
- Miniaturised device, only 5 cc in volume
- Delivers constant current stimulation intended to reduce therapy amplitude adjustments
Ease of charging
In a clinical study of patients who completed a 2-year follow-up:
- 91% rated the recharging experience as "easy"
- 94% found charging frequency and duration to be "acceptable"1
Intuitive remote control
For both the F15 recharge-free and R20 rechargeable SNM systems:
- Designed to be pocket-sized and easy to use
- One-handed operation to connect to implantable neurostimulator (INS)
- Allows increase or decrease of stimulation
Patented interchangeable tined lead design
- Patented helical-tined lead designed to mitigate lead migration
- Visible and radiopaque markers for lead implantation
- Compatible with both F15 recharge-free and R20 rechargeable systems
MRI conditionally safe
Broad MRI access:
- 1.5 T and 3 T Full-Body Coil1.
- 5 T and 3 T Head Coil1.
- 5 T and 3 T Upper and Lower Extremity
- 1.5 T Full-Body Coil with Open Impedances (F15 only)
- 3 T Full-Body Coil with Lead Fragments (F15 only)
Under certain conditions. For more information refer to Contact Us - Boston Scientific
SmartMRI™ technology:
- Designed to simplify the process for your patients to get an MRI
- Using the Remote Control, the patient or MRI Radiographer can easily confirm if a patient's Axonics System is ready to undergo a full-body MRI
- No additional office visit needed prior to MRI
Smart programming
A smart clinician programmer with a proprietary algorithm designed to simplify the programming process
- Proprietary algorithm that generates programming recommendations based on intra-operative responses and lead placement
- Designed to reduce the need to adjust therapy
- In a clinical study, 92% of patients were on one of their top two recommended programs after one year²
Compatible system components to streamline the therapy experience
- Clinician programmer to test stimulation during lead placement and program therapy settings
- External trial system offers basic and advanced trial options that are lightweight and discreet
- One tined lead compatible with both F15 and R20 systems, further improving the therapy experience and offering flexibility in clinical decision making
The Axonics SNM Trial System
Axonics SNM offers the ability to trial the therapy and assess symptom improvement prior to having your patient undergo the full implant procedure. The trial is not specific to a system and utilises an external trial simulator (ETS).
Two types of trials
Basic Trial
A Basic SNM Trial, or peripheral nerve evaluation (PNE), utilises a temporary lead and ETS.
The temporary lead is placed via a minimally invasive outpatient procedure.
Advanced Trial
An Advanced Trial utilises a tined lead that is connected to the ETS via a percutaneous extension.
This option offers a longer trial period to test the efficacy of the therapy with the permanent tined lead.