The wrist-watch sized geko™ device is a disposable, internally
battery powered, neuromuscular electrostimulation unit. It is an
integrated device and there are no accessories required for its
operation. Its intended use is:
- to increase venous circulation, and
- for the prevention of venous thrombosis
Available for use in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada
for increased venous circulation and for the prevention of venous
thrombosis, the geko™ T-1 device is not approved by the US FDA and
is not available for sale in the USA.
Specifications:
| product name |
geko™ |
| model reference |
T-1 |
| product type |
powered muscle stimulator |
| class |
BF |
| dimensions |
149mm x 42mm x 11mm |
| weight |
18g (geko™ device only) |
| power source |
internally powered equipment, battery
not replaceable |
| battery |
primary lithium coin cell,
removable for disposal |
| operation |
continuous operation - equipment not suitable
for use in the presence of flammable anaesthetic mixture with air
or with oxygen or nitrous oxide
|
| stimulation modes |
7 (selectable pulse widths) |
| pulse current |
27mA (±15%) constant current, compliance to
80v |
| load impedance |
200Ω to 3kΩ for 27mA output |
| pulse voltage |
set by current and load |
pulses width
(200Ω to 10kΩ) |
70, 100, 140, 200, 280, 400 and 560µs (±5%
+20µs)
(open circuit ±5% +70µs) |
| repetition rate |
1Hz (±5%) |
| maximum charge |
20µC per pulse |
| net charge output |
zero per cycle |
| output coupling |
ceramic capacitor |
1397
1395
| current rms (500Ω) |
1mA rms maximum |
| voltage rms (500Ω) |
0.5V rms maximum |
| operating time |
24 hour duration (maximum 30 hours) |
| indicator display |
green LED, flashing |
| fault indication |
the stimulator device will automatically
switch off for over current, under current, low battery
voltage or end of 30 hour run time |
| materials |
soft moulding: TPE
Hydrogel cover: PET (Mylar) polyethylene
terephthalate |
| standards |
IEC60601-1 (1996)
IEC60601-2-10 (2001)
IEC60601-1-2 (2004)
ISO 10993 |
Operating conditions:
| temperature range |
10°C to 30°C |
| humidity range |
10% to 80% non-condensing |
Storage conditions (in original packaging):
| temperature range |
-10ºC to 30ºC |
| humidity range |
10% to 80% non-condensing |
| shelf-life |
24 months when stored as above |
Warranty:
24 months storage before use and 24
hours stimulation