Algeos

Wearable Technology 9 Code Description LA4891 10g Actual size ■ Small ■ Portable ■ Lightweight ■ One Size Fits All at rest device active Powered by OnPulse ™ technology, the non-invasive geko ™ device triggers the body's built in mechanisms to increase blood circulation which can help in a range of conditions. Small electrical impulses gently stimulate the common peroneal nerve behind the knee which in turn activates the muscle pumps of the lower leg that return blood towards the heart. In this way, neuromuscular stimulation in the lower limb emulates the process normally achieved by walking but without the patient having to move or exert energy and without discomfort. A simple, self-adhesive device that is applied to the back of each knee, the disposable, one-size-fits-all geko ™ device is designed to avoid the need for more complex procedures. The Geko is designed for the following... ■ to increase blood circulation ■ for the prevention and treatment of oedema that could arise from a range of conditions ■ for promoting wound healing ■ for the treatment of venous insufficiency and ischemia ■ for the prevention of venous thrombosis How it works: The geko device increases blood circulation through neuromuscular electro stimulation to the common peroneal nerve. Small electrical impulses, powered by onpulse technology, gently activate the muscle pumps of the lower leg, emulating the blood flow rate normally achieved by walking; upto 70%.¹ geko ™ Device Ultrasound comparisons showing enhanced blood flow in superficial femoral vein with the device applied - greater than a 2-fold increase in blood flow, once every second.² References: 1. Personal Communication, Dr D. S Bain, William Harvey Research Institute. 2. Above graphs, FirstKind Limited. NEW for 2015 Continued on next page...

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