We advise that specialist opinion is sought when the patient has a diagnosed heart condition, and provide the following information to guide clinicians in their judgement. There have been no adverse events reported to Firstkind or in the literature (there are over 70...
The geko® device does not affect the heart rate or blood pressure and therefore the geko® device can be safely used with these patients.
There are no warnings or precautions for using the geko® device in proximity to surgical metal work. The only problem a user might encounter is if the metal work/surgery has damaged the common peroneal nerve and there is peripheral neuropathy. The device stimulates...
The geko® device uses a small lithium-ion battery. There is no risk of it catching fire because it cannot be recharged and is secured within a protective case preventing any short-circuit which could lead to heating. The battery used in the geko® device is small and...
The geko® device is intended for 24 hour use. It has a battery life nominally up to 30 hours. After that the software switches the device off, permanently.
