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Sacral neuromodulation therapy

Sacral neuromodulation therapy is a long-lasting and clinically proven treatment that can help relieve symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB), urinary retention, and bowel incontinence in both men and women.

What is sacral neuromodulation therapy?

Sacral neuromodulation therapy is a safe, user-friendly, clinically-proven therapy that uses sacral nerve stimulation, also known as sacral neuromodulation, which may help restore healthy communication between the brain, bladder, and bowel.

How sacral neuromodulation therapy works

Overactive bladder, bowel incontinence, or urinary retention symptoms may be caused by abnormal communication between the brain, the bladder, and the bowel.

Normally, as your bladder and bowel fill, nerve signals are sent to your brain to alert you. Then, the brain sends nerve signals down to empty your bladder and bowel. When this process does not work as expected, it can lead to symptoms of urinary and bowel incontinence.

Axonics® Therapy uses a miniature implant to provide stimulation to the nerves that control the bladder and bowel. This may help restore normal communication between the brain and the bladder and bowel, which can result in an improvement of symptoms.

Axonics Therapy offers the ability to trial and assess symptom improvement prior to undergoing the full implant procedure. The trial includes a lead placement and external device used over a few days. Consult with your doctor to find out if this option may work for you. 

About the devices

Axonics Therapy offers a choice between two long-lasting implant device options to match your lifestyle. Both implants come with a patient remote control.

Axonics F15™ Sacral Neuromodulation Therapy

  • The smallest recharge-free system
  • Long-lasting battery intended to last 10 to 20 years, depending on your therapy
  • A therapy designed for full-body MRI compatibility, with verification designed to be easy at the imaging center
SNM Recharge F15 implant product shot.

Axonics R20™ Sacral Neuromodulation Therapy

  • Long-lasting therapy and minimal recharging
  • Small, discreet device
  • Designed to last 20+ years
  • Gives you the freedom to go up to 6-10 months between charging*
  • A therapy designed for full-body MRI compatibility, with verification designed to be easy at the imaging center

*Depending on therapy settings

SNM Recharge F20 implant product shot.

Recharge-free patient remote control

  • Compatible with the F15™ System and the R20™ System
  • Pocket-sized and designed to be easy-to-use
  • No recharging required
  • Connects to your device with one click
  • Adjusts therapy stimulation levels with one click
SNM Recharge patient remote control product shot with callouts showing stimulation level, increase or decrease in stimulation, and time to recharge indicator.

Risks

With all medical procedures, there are risks associated with the procedure and the use of the device, including long term implantation.

Your doctor is your best source for information on the risks and benefits of sacral neuromodulation therapy. Talk to your doctor for a complete listing of risks, warnings and important safety information.

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