'100 bends'

Peripheral neuropathy is the prime cause of diabetic foot ulceration. Ulceration, in turn, is the key factor that may precipitate a cascade of events leading to lower-extremity amputation. Checking the loss of Thermal Sense, Vibration sense and protective Touch Sense will help the management of diabetic neuropathy and its effect on the foot. Three important simple devices are packaged in the Neuropathy Assessment Kit (NA03) for the effective management of diabetic neuropathy. The kit contains a Tiptherm, a Vibratip and Monofilament 10gm(25 Nos). TIP THERM® is a simple device for the early diagnosis of symmetrical polyneuropathy by measuring the loss of temperature sensitivity of the skin. TIP THERM® was developed to give the clinician and patient a convenient and easy-to-use method of testing. This device is recommended to use, at a room temperature of 23° C. Failure to perceive variances in temperature in the extremities is the most decisive early symptom of distal symmetric polyneuropathy, a typical ailment accompanying diabetes mellitus (Ziegler 1988). Portable Vibration sense device VIBRATIPTM is a device resembling a small key fob that provides a near-silent vibration of consistent amplitude at a frequency similar to that of a calibrated tuning fork. It is intended for use when testing a person’s vibration perception during routine checks for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in people who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is a disposable device works for about 250 patients, and vibrates at 125 Hz with an intensity equivalent to that of a Biothesiometer at 25 Volts. When the patient does not feel the vibration is classified as a high-risk category. MF10GM: Monofilaments 10gm is an effective, convenient, easy to use, relatively inexpensive way of testing for loss of protective touch sense in the feet. It is designed for single-patient use and can be used till 100 bends or filament damage.

Monofilaments MF10GM contain a small strand of filament attached to a visiting card-like handle. When placed upon the skin perpendicularly and applied an amount of pressure before the filament bends or buckles. The point at which the filament bends or buckles is rated in grams of force. 10gm Monofilament is widely accepted by the medical community and recommended by WHO and IDF for evaluating the loss of protective touch sense. The MF10GM Monofilament is intended to be used to determine whether a person with diabetes has the presence of an adequate level of protective sensation in their feet as indicated by having enough tactile sensitivity to perceive 10 grams of force against the skin of their feet. The monofilament is tested on multiple points on the foot of the person to be tested and they should feel the sense in the majority of the test points. If they don’t feel the sense in multiple spots, then it is indicated that they would have lost the protective touch sense. It should be used on adult Diabetic patients on a periodic basis to evaluate changes in sensory perception in the feet due to Diabetic peripheral sensory neuropathy. This device is not a complete replacement for routine sensory evaluation by a health care provider. They are available in a box of 25pcs and cost Rs. 650 inclusive of GST and Courier.

The Durometer is commonly also known as Shore Meter. There are two variants in this Shore Meter. They are Shore Meter A and Shore meter D. Shore durometer A is a device for measuring the hardness of soft material, typically of polymers, elastomers, and rubbers. Shore Meter D is mainly for hard materials like plastics, steel etc., We are distributing Shore Meter A and all the discussions and descriptions are about them only. Higher numbers on the scale indicate a greater resistance to indentation and thus harder materials. Lower numbers indicate less resistance and softer materials. Durometer measurement scales range from 0 to 100 and simply represent a relative comparison of hardness difference. The durometer has shown consistent reliability in the objective assessment of skin hardness in patients with systemic sclerosis and localized scleroderma. It is an easy-to-use and simple method, which can provide a correct numeric evaluation of hypertrophic scars induration and objective control of therapeutic efficacy during treatment over time. Determination of skin hardness by this instrument has been proven to be accurate and reproducible, both in normal and pathological conditions. Increased foot sole hardness and peripheral neuropathy are suggested to be important risk factors for foot ulceration. In subjects with diabetes, it was found in numerous research that differences and variations in foot sole hardness were found to be significantly different in subjects with and without diabetic neuropathy using Durometer (Shore meter). Hence shore meter was more sensitive and provided a feasible means of measuring foot sole hardness in subjects with diabetic neuropathy. Foot sole hardness in diabetic feet can be considered as a potential determinant of foot sole ulcerations. The durometer has potential use in many dermatological disorders as a tool to be used routinely to demonstrate improvement in treatment, particularly in burn patients where cosmetic appearance and functional status represent major concerns for the patient.

• Measure static, dynamic, multi-dynamic and postural pressure mapping • Bi-directional walking facility • Sensor size of 8 x 8 mm • 400mm x 400mm sensing area • 1600 sensors with Sampling rate 100Hz • Maximum of 200kg patient load • Maximum Pressure 100N/cm2 • Weighs 3.15 kg • Dimension of 565mm(L) x 612(D) x 22mm – 7mm(H) • Thickness of platform 7mm or less • Displays area, Maximum Pressure curves • Should have storage of measurement data • Displays each frame in rollover process (ROP) • Displays maximum pressure picture (MPP) • Displays of % of the distribution of pressure • Force value graph display for both foot • Prints screen copy • Prints 1:1 actual size • Displays centre of pressure (COP) line • Connects to PC through USB for data transfer and power • Software compatible to any Windows Computer • Displays 60 frames of mosaic for one measurement • 2D and 3D pressure display • Provision to connect a video camera • Video walking synchronized with pressure rollover is available • Comparison of videos of patients walking • Comparison of reports of the same patient or with multi-patient • Export of data available • Facility for data backup and retrieval • PDF printing facility • Branded computer with processor i3 or above and color printer (Optional)

Transcutaneous oxygen monitoring (TCOM / tcpO2) is a well-documented technique reflecting the nutritive flow in the capillaries. Today, TCOM / tcpO2 is commonly used in clinical applications such as wound-healing assessment, hyperbaric medicine, amputation-level determinations and more. Precise8001 offers the possibility to monitor the transcutaneous oxygen at the sites of interest. Features: • Fluorescence photo optical system and hence no membrane technology • No membrane and hence minimal operating cost • No pre-heating of sensor and self-automatic calibration while testing • Measurement time is less than 10 min • Automatic marking of end value • 10.1-inch large LCD touch screen Display • Displays the measurement process graphically and numerically • Integrated patient and measurement database • Oxygen partial pressure range of 0 to 2000 mmHg • Sensor temperature range 37 to 44 degree Celsius • Long enough 250cm(2.5meter) sensor cable for ease of placement • USB connection for Computer connection - Optional • Connects external memory for data transfer in txt format • Software for data transfer to computer - Optional • Standalone operation and operate with the computer if software purchased • Measurement is independent of skin pH and salt content • Weighs less than 3 kgs • Built-in rechargeable battery supports minimum 3 hours of operation • Unit works between 100Volts and 230Volts AC power supply • Truly portable

Neurolite Therapy is a medical device that emits infrared light at a wavelength of 890 nm along with LED light at a wavelength of 660nm, and can be applied to any area of the body, which may provide a relief for the patients. Neurolite Therapy device helps the patient if they can use early on to relieve pain, increase microcirculation, promote healing and relieve muscle spasm, it is possible to decrease pain levels, decrease the number of falls, the number of injuries and the necessity for amputations. It is also possible to increase the patient’s level of activities and quality of life, (due to reduction in pain) as well as overall patient compliance and satisfaction. Features: • Infra-red LED and RED led activated • Continuous or Pulsed operation • Increase vascular efficacy • Stimulate the production of collagen • Stimulate the release of adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP) • Stimulate fibroblastic activity • Stimulate tissue granulation and connective tissue projections • Stimulate acetylcholine release • Reduce the excitability of nervous tissue • Benefits Pain and Numbness in Extremities • Selective wavelengths for improved result • Built-in timer stops the therapy automatically • Stimulate the production of collagen • Increase lymphatic system activity • Stimulate tissue granulation and connective tissue projections