FDA approves device for stimulation of the calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis

The FDA has approved a device (geko, Sky Medical Technology) for stimulation of the calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis in non-surgical patients at risk for venous thromboembolism. A press release reports that this adds to Sky’s established 510k clearance for immediate post-surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thromboembolism, increasing blood circulation [...]