Contents Remote Control Quick Start Guide How to Use Your Trial Device Page 3 How to Use Your Remote Control for the Implant Page 9....Remote Control Instructions Page 13....MRI: Impedance Check Instructions Page 16....Post MRI Instructions Page 17....Changing Group Instruction (PTRC2500/PTRC3000 Users Only) Patient MRI Checklist Page 19...
For Trial Patients How to Use Your Trial Device (TSM3000/TSM3500) Your Nevro HFX Care Team will provide guidance on how and when to use your remote control. Get familiar with your remote control Remote Control ON/OFF Button Stimulation OFF Button Battery Level Indicator Stimulation Level Indicator (“Ladder Lights”)
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For Trial Patients How to Use Your Trial Device (TSM3000/TSM3500) How to turn your remote control ON Press and hold the Remote Control ON/OFF Button until you hear a long beep. • You may need to press the Remote Control ON/OFF Button for up to 5 seconds.
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For Trial Patients How to Use Your Trial Device (TSM3000/TSM3500) How to turn stimulation ON and change programs To turn stimulation ON, make sure your remote control is ON. Stimulation is ON unless it has been turned OFF. If the Simulator Level Indicator isn’t illuminated, stimulation is OFF.
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For Trial Patients How to Use Your Trial Device (TSM3000/TSM3500) How to change your stimulation level Your remote control should be turned ON before adjusting your stimulation level. Press to increase stimulation level. Press to decrease stimulation level. For each , you’ll hear 1 beep.
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• • When your Battery Level Indicator shows 2 dots or fewer, the batteries in your trial device are running low. Contact your Nevro HFX Care Team to schedule an appointment to change your batteries. • If your remote control beeps 10 times when you turn it ON, your trial device batteries are completely empty, and the stimulation has been turned OFF.
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ON/OFF Button for up to 5 seconds. The battery lights will continue to flash. Contact your Nevro HFX Care Team. Your Nevro HFX Care Team Contact Information Please call 1-844-331-1001 Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm...
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When your Battery Level Indicator shows 2 dots or rechargeable batteries. fewer, your battery needs to be recharged using your charger. • To achieve the best pain relief possible, make sure you work closely with your Nevro HFX Care Team to find which programs work best for you.
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For Implanted Patients How to Use Your Remote Control (PTRC2300/PTRC2500/PTRC3000) How to turn your remote control ON Press and hold the Remote Control ON/OFF Button until you hear a long beep. • You may need to press the Remote Control ON/OFF Button for up to 5 seconds.
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For Implanted Patients How to Use Your Remote Control (PTRC2300/PTRC2500/PTRC3000) How to turn stimulation ON and change programs To turn stimulation ON, make sure your remote control is ON. Stimulation is ON unless it has been turned OFF. If the Simulator Level Indicator isn’t illuminated, stimulation is OFF.
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For Implanted Patients How to Use Your Remote Control (PTRC2300/PTRC2500/PTRC3000) How to change your stimulation level Your remote control should be turned ON before adjusting your stimulation level. Press to increase stimulation level. Press to decrease stimulation level. For each , you’ll hear 1 beep.
The next page lists step-by-step instructions there aren’t any changes to your on how to perform the impedance check settings made during the process. under your Nevro HFX Care Team’s guidance. • Not all remote controls will have this functionality.
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For Implanted Patients MRI: Impedance Check Instructions (PTRC2300/PTRC2500/PTRC3000) Turn ON your remote control Press and hold the Remote Control ON/OFF Button on the side of your remote control for 5 seconds, or until you hear a long beep, indicating your remote control has connected to your device.
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If you hear 4 short beeps followed by one or more of the illuminated number levels or the battery light on your remote control blinking, this indicates one or more of the electrode impedances aren’t within acceptable range and your MRI CANNOT be completed. Please contact your Nevro HFX Care Team for support at 1-844-331-1001.
For Implanted Patients Post MRI Instructions (PTRC2300/PTRC2500/PTRC3000) Only turn stimulation back ON after your MRI Note is complete. Your stimulation needs to stay OFF until after your MRI. How to turn stim ON after your MRI Do not turn stimulation back ON until you’ve completed your MRI.
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PTRC2500/PTRC3000 5 Program remote control Note users only. How to change groups Please contact your Nevro To enter Group Change Mode, press and hold the HFX Care Team before Program Selection Button for at least 3 seconds. accessing these settings You will hear 1 long beep which confirms you in your remote control.
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For Implanted Patients How to Use Your Remote Control (For PTRC2500/PTRC3000 - 5 Program Remote Control Users Only) How to turn stimulation OFF Once your remote control is ON, press the Stimulation OFF Button under the battery door to turn stimulation OFF. The lights on the Stimulation Level Indicator will be OFF when stimulation is OFF.
Tell your physician who requested the MRI scan that you have an implanted spinal cord stimulator device. Find your patient ID card. If lost, please call your Nevro HFX Care Team to request a replacement. When making your MRI appointment: Provide the information below to the MRI facility when making your appointment: ...
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Note: HFX and HFX iQ are approved for an MRI scan under certain conditions. Different models of implanted devices, including lead types, result in different approved scanning conditions. Please review the Nevro HFX MRI Guidelines carefully with your Nevro HFX Care Team before getting an MRI scan.
For Implanted Patients How to Use Your Charger (CHRG2500) Get familiar with your charger Charging tips Charging Coil • Charging times may vary for each session, depending on factors like how often you charge and your settings. Power Adapter Port •...
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While charging, your device site may become warm. If you feel pain or discomfort, stop charging and contact your Nevro HFX Care Team at 1-844-331-1001. • If charging times dramatically increase, please contact your Nevro HFX Care Team at 1-844-331-1001. How to prepare for charging Place the center of the circular Charging Coil over the top of your device.
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For Implanted Patients How to Use Your Charger (CHRG2500) How to start charging When your charger is in the correct position, the Battery Level Indicator Press the Charge Start Button to will light up. turn ON your charger. The light on the •...
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For Implanted Patients How to Use Your Charger (CHRG2500) What to do when you’re How to use the charging belt done charging Once you know where to place the Charging Coil to achieve a strong connection with your When you’re done charging, you’ll hear device, use your charger belt to secure the 1 long beep and your charger will turn Charging Coil’s location on your body before...
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