The update reflects the streamlined NICE HealthTech programme, which brings together diagnostics, interventional procedures and medical technologies to improve access to relevant guidance. Originally published in June 2014, the guidance supports use of the geko® device for reducing thromboembolism risk in patients where other prophylaxis methods are...
High Wycombe, London, 25th February 2026 - Sky Medical Technology Ltd is proud to reaffirm its commitment to STEM education following a highly successful careers workshop delivered at Sir John Heron Primary School on 16th January. The workshop was delivered on behalf of Sky Medical Technology...
At Firstkind, sustainability is not an aspiration on the sidelines of our business — it is embedded in how we design our products, support clinical care and build partnerships. To ensure transparency and accountability, we have published a consolidated overview of our sustainability and Net...
We’re thrilled to announce that Firstkind has received regulatory approval for the geko® device (T-3) in Argentina. Argentina represents a key market in South America, and this approval marks an important step in bringing innovative medical technology to the region. The geko device offers a non-invasive...
Sky Medical Technology, parent company of Firstkind Ltd, has announced a significant step forward in orthopaedic recovery after entering a limited distribution agreement with SMS Medical, LLC, a leading provider of orthopaedic device solutions in the Southeast United States. The partnership will bring Sky's innovative...
Sky Medical Technology has welcomed the news that its geko device, an innovative neuromuscular electrostimulator, has successfully been registered for use in Japan. This milestone marks an important expansion into the second largest global medical device market, complementing Sky’s existing presence across the US and...
Although lymphoedema is not directly responsible for leg ulcer development, it can affect wound healing1 due to reduced tissue oxygenation from oedema2. Skin damage in an oedematous limb may lead to ulceration, often exacerbated by infections. Chronic oedema is often synonymous with lymphoedema,...
Sky Medical Technology has welcomed the publication of a study evaluating the cost-effectiveness of its geko device combined with standard of care (SoC), versus SoC alone, in the treatment of venous leg ulcers (VLU). Key findings from the study, published in the International Wound Journal (IWJ),...
As a company deeply committed to environmental responsibility, we are thrilled to share the publication of Firstkind’s Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) alongside the successful completion of the NHS Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment. These accomplishments reflect our dedication to reducing our environmental footprint, supporting the UK’s...
The NHS Supply Chain manages the sourcing, delivery, and supply of healthcare products and services for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales. This advancement means that wound care clinicians can now effortlessly order the geko device. Clinically Proven Efficacy Our recently published study, in the International Wound...