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Wound therapy applications device

What it does and how it works

The geko™ device, powered by OnPulse™ neuromuscular electrostimulation technology, is clinically proven to increase blood flow for the promotion of wounds healing and the reduction of oedema.

The size of a wrist-watch and worn at the knee, battery powered, daily disposable geko™ device gently stimulates the common peroneal nerve activating the calf and foot muscle pumps, resulting in increased venous arterial and microcirculatory blood flow1,2,3.

 

Wound therapy device

Front
Back
Leg
  • Front
  • Back
  • Leg

Indications for use

The geko™ device is CE marked as a medical device and its intended use is:

– to increase blood circulation
– for the prevention and treatment of oedema
– for promoting wound healing

Fitting the geko™ device

The geko™ device fitting instructions – Wound therapy Use

The geko™ device fitting instructions – Wound therapy Use

10

Features & Benefits

10 stimulation settings to address a wide variation in the responsiveness of patients to stimulation.

60%

Features & Benefits

Increases venous, arterial and microcirculatory blood flow equal to 60%1 of walking.

1 hz

Features & Benefits

Painless 1 Hz muscle contractions every second increases superficial femoral venous volume flow by 100%, femoral arterial volume flow by 75%2 and microcirculatory flux to the skin on the dorsum of the foot and thigh3 by 400%.

Zero

Features & Benefits

No wires or leads. No tripping hazard. Allows patients to be mobile.

10g

Features & Benefits

Weights just 10g. Small, light and comfortable to wear. Quick and easy to fit.

Ultrasound video showing blood flow at baseline and with the geko™ device switched on.

Ultrasound video showing blood flow at baseline and with the geko™ device switched on.

Speckle imaging video showing microcirculatory blood flow at baseline and with the geko™ device switched on.

Speckle imaging video showing microcirculatory blood flow at baseline and with the geko™ device switched on.

Speckle imaging video showing microcirculatory blood flow at baseline and with the geko™ device switched on.

Speckle imaging video showing microcirculatory blood flow at baseline and with the geko™ device switched on.

Mechanism of Action – Oedema reduction

Mechanism of Action – Oedema reduction

References:

  1. Tucker AT, Maass A, Bain DS, et al. Augmentation of venous, arterial and microvascular blood supply in the leg by isometric neuromuscular stimulation via the peroneal nerve. Int J Angiol 2010;19:e31–e37.
  2. Williams KJ et al. Phlebology.2015 June;30(5):365-72.
  3. Jawad H et al. 2014 Journal Vasc Surg. Vol 2: 160-65.

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OnPulse Technology

The revolutionary neuromuscular electrostimulation technology developed by Firstkind

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Instructions For Use (IFUs)

IFUs are available here for download

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Product Specifications

Product specifications available here for review.

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FAQs

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Regulatory Documents

Regulatory certificates and declarations of conformity are available here to download.

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