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133 Diagnostics & Screening Euipment Neuropen ® Neuropathy Screening Device Neurotips ™ One pen to functions ltimate screening Peripheral neuropathy cannot be excluded ithout regular foot screening in conunction ith symptomatic and clinical assessments Neuropen is an effective aid to this screening programme meeting and exceeding current practices by being the first dual-purpose pocket-sied device designed to provide a safe and reliable test e eoe s a esable dece a ca dele • A 10g pressure test using Neuropen Monofilaments to assess any reduction in sensation in the tested area • A 40g sharpness test using Neurotips single use neurological examination pins to assess reduced sensation to sharpnesspain in small nerve fibers eefis • Easy to use all-in-one screening device for healthcare professionals • Accurate testing and assessment to aid diabetes treatment programmes 1 1 Baker N and Kenny C 2016 Prevention, screening and referral of the diabetic foot in primary care. K Diabetes & Primary Care Vol 18 5 234-242 esable The main body of the Neuropenis designed to be used again and again g aess es The replaceable Neurotip provides a measured 40g force to accurately assess reduced sensation elaceable The Neuropen Monofilament can be replaced as reuired g esse es The Neuropen Monofilament provides a measured 10g force to accurately assess reduced pressure perception Code Description NV0590 Neuropen NV0591 10g Filaments 5 NV0593 Neurotips 100 Neurotips are sterile single use neurological examination pins hich eliminates the risk of cross infection They are semi-sharp to reduce the risk of skin puncture particularly on fragile skin Calibrated Neurotip Test assesses reduced sensation to sharpnesspain in small nerve fibres Using a Neurotip ithin a Neuropen ensures that a uantifiable force of 40g can be exerted safely onto the skin providing a standardised test to identify patients ith a decrease in sensation to sharpness This provides the clinician ith a safer tool for testing pain sensation as the chance of piercing the skin ith this standardised force is minimal Peripheral Vision Testing The red and hite Neurotips provide a contrast hen used for peripheral vision testing oe May not be available in all countries The Neuropen allos you to replace your 10g monofilament ithout discarding the hole device The 10g monofilaments are replaceable providing the user ith a reliable and reproducible test oe Some products listed may not be available to order in certain countries Please contact your Algeos representative for further details