Medical Monofilament 10gm
One of the frequent causes of non-traumatic lower-limb amputation is Diabetes and is usually preceded by foot ulcer and infection. The reason of this ulceration is commonly a loss of protective sensation due to peripheral neuropathy, for which there is no prevention strategy. Current research promotes early detection of neuropathy so that secondary prevention measures, such as intensive foot-care education and treatment, can be used for individuals.
In an effort to standardise and simplify the detection of insensate foot, the 5.07/10gm Monofilament is recommended by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization as a device that can be used by health professionals at every level of care.
A standardised filament is pressed against part of the foot. When the filament bends, its tip is exerting a pressure of 10 grams (therefore this monofilament is often referred to as the 10 gram monofilament). If the patient cannot feel the monofilament at certain specified sites on the foot, he/she has lost enough sensation to be at risk of developing a neuropathic ulcer
Features and Information on use:
• Calibrated to buckle for a force of 10gm
• Filament made of Nylon/Polycarbonate
• Simple design
• Patient should be in supine position
• Hold the card between thumb and index finger
• Push the card with filament on the sole of the patient
• Allow the filament to buckle and find whether the patient feels the touch
• Repeat the test at multiple sites as indicated in the card or as per your choice
• Patient should close his/her eye while the test is done
• Patient should feel the touch in majority of the site
• If not felt then they may have lost enough sensation to be at risk of developing a neuropathic ulcer
• Recommended for single use
• If used cautiously may be used for multiple times for the same patient
• Do not use it on a wound
• Clean filament after every use
• Card may be personalised
We supply them in qty of 25 Nos, 50 Nos and 100 Nos. Customisation of the design is possible for higher volume of pruchase. Please contact us for any clarity.
Diabetik Foot Care India Pvt Ltd is a pioneer in the manufacturing and distribution of medical devices for the management of diabetic foot and its complications.
Our Product Range:
Handheld Vascular Doppler, Vascular Doppler Recorder, Automatic Vascular Doppler Recorder, Complete Diabetic Foot Lab, Diabetik Minilab, Digital Biothesiometer, Podiascan, Foot Scanner, Pedography, Plantar Scan Systems, tcpO2, Monofilament 10gm, Neuropathy Therapy Stimulator, IR Light Theraphy, Podiatry chair and instruments are our major products.
