geko™ W3 device

The geko® device increases arterial, venous and microcirculatory blood flow. It is FDA marked and CE marked (CE1639) and the intended use is for:

• increased blood circulation
• promoting wound healing
• the treatment of venous insufficiency and ischemia
• the prevention and treatment of oedema

Easy to use, the geko® device is a battery powered, disposable neuromuscular electrostimulation device designed to increase blood flow in the deep veins of the leg.

The geko® device gently stimulates the common peroneal nerve activating the calf and foot muscle pumps, resulting in increased blood flow and the reduction of oedema.

Powered by a wrist-watch size battery with software controlled by plus and minus buttons, the self-adhesive geko®device shapes itself easily and comfortably to the leg.

Green flashing LED lights indicate when the device is switched on and which stimulation level has been set. On the underside of the strap, covered by a water-based conductive hydrogel for secure adhesion, negative and positive electrodes deliver painless neuromuscular electro-stimulation to the common peroneal nerve.

The geko® device, typically used in a clinic or home care setting, is also used in hospital by:

• Tissue viability nurses
• Vascular surgeons
• Wound care specialists

The geko® device is only to be used on the lower limbs. Secure the device to the leg so that the location marker (the line of arrows) is positioned directly over the centre of the fibula head. Correctly fitted, the longer tail should wrap around to the rear of the leg, below and parallel to the crease of the knee. This will place the negative electrode over the common peroneal nerve and will position the ‘plus’ button at the front of the leg and the ‘minus’ button to the rear. The device can also be placed in two alternative fitting locations, just above and just below the crease of the knee aligned to the lateral outer tendon.