Typical prevention of deep vein thrombosis includes early movement, compression and anti-coagulation therapy, but a nerve stimulator device being developed by U.K.-based Sky Medical could change that, according to a Medgadget report.
The device, called the Geko, is a wristwatch sized product that stimulates the peroneal nerve through electrical signals that lead to muscle activation of the lower limb, where DVT commonly occurs. The device is self-adhesive and is applied to the back of the knee without wires or leads. Although not FDA approved and not for sale in the U.S., Geko is CE Marked in Europe under the Medical Devices Directive.
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The device, called the Geko, is a wristwatch sized product that stimulates the peroneal nerve through electrical signals that lead to muscle activation of the lower limb, where DVT commonly occurs. The device is self-adhesive and is applied to the back of the knee without wires or leads. Although not FDA approved and not for sale in the U.S., Geko is CE Marked in Europe under the Medical Devices Directive.
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FDA, CDC and AAO to Monitor Cataract Surgery Devices to Stop TASS Outbreaks
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