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Nevro

Nevro is a medical device company headquartered in Redwood City, California, and the creator of HFX, a comprehensive solution for individualized relief of chronic pain.

Last updated September 11, 2026

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Overview

Nevro is a medical device company headquartered in Redwood City, California, with the goal of helping more patients suffering from chronic pain achieve lasting relief. The company created HFX, described as one comprehensive solution for individualized relief of chronic pain, and developed 10 kHz Therapy, a next-generation spinal cord stimulation (SCS) approach. The Nevro Senza SCS System for 10 kHz Therapy received CE mark in 2010 and FDA approval in 2015, and is commercially available in Europe, Australia, and the United States. In the U.S., Nevro's SCS systems are approved to deliver all available SCS frequencies and the most waveform types in a single product. HFX is approved by the FDA with specific indications for painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) and non-surgical back pain (NSBP).

History

Nevro is a medical device company headquartered in Redwood City, California, with the goal of helping more patients suffering from chronic pain achieve lasting relief. The company created HFX, described as one comprehensive solution for individualized relief of chronic pain. While traditional spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has been around for over 30 years, Nevro created a disruption by offering a next-generation approach called 10 kHz Therapy. The Nevro Senza SCS System for 10 kHz Therapy received CE mark in 2010 and FDA approval in 2015, and is commercially available in Europe, Australia, and the United States. In the U.S., Nevro's SCS systems are approved to deliver all available SCS frequencies and the most waveform types in a single product. HFX is approved by the FDA with specific indications for painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) and non-surgical back pain (NSBP).

Products and positioning

One comprehensive solution for individualized relief of chronic pain, offering innovative technologies, advanced therapies, services and support, and meaningful evidence.

  • HFX

    One comprehensive solution for individualized relief of chronic pain, offering innovative technologies, advanced therapies, services and support, and meaningful evidence.

  • 10 kHz Therapy

    A next-generation spinal cord stimulation (SCS) approach that provides patients with significant pain relief and no paresthesia.

  • Nevro Senza SCS System

    The SCS system for 10 kHz Therapy; received CE mark in 2010 and FDA approval in 2015, and is commercially available in Europe, Australia, and the United States.

Controversies

  • 2021

    Jury finds Nevro infringed two Boston Scientific patents

    A Delaware jury found that Nevro infringed two Boston Scientific patents and awarded Boston Scientific $20 million. Nevro said it disagreed with the finding and planned to appeal.

  • 2020

    Nevro files patent lawsuit against Nalu Medical

    Nevro Corp. filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against Nalu Medical in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging that Nalu infringed Nevro patents covering the Senza system and HF10 therapy.

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Recent events

  • Jury finds Nevro infringed two Boston Scientific patents[5]

    Reported:

    A Delaware jury found that Nevro infringed two Boston Scientific patents and awarded Boston Scientific $20 million. Nevro said it disagreed with the finding and planned to appeal.

  • Nevro withdraws full-year guidance and provides third-quarter outlook[7]

    Reported:

    Nevro withdrew its full-year 2021 guidance and provided third-quarter guidance, expecting worldwide revenue of approximately $90 million to $93 million.

  • Nevro updates 2021 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance[8]

    Reported:

    Nevro updated its full-year 2021 worldwide revenue guidance to approximately $440 million to $450 million, from $430 million to $450 million, and its adjusted EBITDA guidance to $5 million to $15 million, from $0 million to $15 million.

  • Nevro introduces HFX brand identity[8]

    Reported:

    Nevro highlighted the introduction of HFX, described as a comprehensive new brand identity combining its technologies, therapies and patient support.

  • Nevro launches Omnia upgrade powered by HFX Connect in the U.S.[9]

    Reported:

    Nevro announced the full U.S. market launch of its Omnia upgrade, now powered by HFX Connect, which enables remote therapy optimization.

  • Nevro introduces the HFX brand identity[9]

    Reported:

    Nevro announced the introduction of its HFX brand and an updated website, presenting HFX as a unified platform for its products, services, and patient support.

  • Nevro appoints Jon Shear as vice president of corporate development[10]

    Reported:

    Nevro announced Jon Shear's appointment to the newly created position of Vice President, Corporate Development, effective immediately.

  • Nevro and Boston Scientific agree to dismiss California patent case[11]

    Reported:

    Nevro and Boston Scientific agreed to dismiss the remaining claims in Nevro's California patent case concerning high-frequency spinal cord stimulation therapy. The dismissal remained subject to court approval; the parties said other patent cases would continue.

  • Nevro announces Roderick MacLeod as CFO[12]

    Reported:

    Nevro announced Roderick ("Rod") MacLeod's appointment as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 15, 2020; he will succeed Andrew Galligan, who is retiring and will remain with the company during a transition period.

  • Nevro files patent lawsuit against Nalu Medical[6]

    Reported:

    Nevro Corp. filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against Nalu Medical in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging that Nalu infringed Nevro patents covering the Senza system and HF10 therapy.

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