Project Updates

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Project type: Wearable medical device 

Developer: Sky Medical Technology 

Applications: Oedema reduction and prevention of VTE 

Development status: Approved in the US, UK, India, and Qatar

The geko device is an easy-to-use, disposable, wearable neuromuscular electrostimulation (NMES) device designed to enhance blood flow in the deep veins of the leg, preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) and reducing oedema.

Credit: Business Wire

Project type: Tubeless automatic insulin delivery (AID) system 

Developer: Insulet 

Application: Type 1 diabetes mellitus 

Development Status: Approved in the US

Omnipod 5 is the first tubeless automated insulin delivery (AID) system with smartphone control for the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Credit: Business Wire

Project type: Ultrasound system 

Developer: Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) 

Applications: Vascular, vascular access, interventional, and superficial imaging applications 

Development Status: Available in the US

The SiteRite 9 ultrasound system is a next-generation portable medical device developed by Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), a medical technology company based in the US.