Retractable 10g Monofilament

Features of Retractable 10g Monofilament

• Use to test loss of sensation, vibration perception, application of warmth and cold, and nerve conduction in personal or professional clinical environments
• Place the filament on the skin of the user, usually the feet, to perform a variety of sensation tests
• Clean with an alcohol swab between patients and do not autoclave to prevent damage
• When not in use, store at room temperature in your medical cabinet, drawer, or bedside table
• Sold individually and measures 5.07 in size
• Monofilament testing is an inexpensive, effective, and portable option for testing the loss of protective sensation
• Use this monofilament to test those with peripheral neuropathy
• Peripheral neuropathy is the loss of sensation and increases the risk of ulceration of the feet
• This loss of sensation typically occurs in patients with diabetes