NeuroPen Monofiliments NeuroPen 單絲

NeuroPen Monofilaments (often branded Neuropen® Monofilaments) are medical diagnostic tools used with a Neuropen screening device to test protective touch/pressure sensation in patients. They deliver a consistent, calibrated force (typically 10 g) to help clinicians identify areas of reduced sensation, especially for conditions like peripheral neuropathy.

Key Uses & Clinical Purpose

Peripheral Neuropathy Screening – Detects loss of sensation in feet and other extremities, crucial in diabetes management to prevent ulcers and injuries.

Sensory Assessment – Helps clinicians map pressure perception across a testing area by applying repeatable calibrated force.

Often used alongside Neurotips (sharpness testing) for a more comprehensive neurological evaluation.

How They Work

• NeuroPen monofilaments are thin nylon filaments calibrated to bend at a precise force (e.g., 10 g). During testing:
• The filament is pressed perpendicular to the skin.
• When it bends, it exerts a standard 10 g pressure.
• The patient reports whether they feel the touch.
• This helps assess large-fiber sensory function reliably.

Product Details

• Replacement Filaments: Designed to be swapped out on the Neuropen device without disposing of the entire unit.

Usage Life: Typically suggested to replace after a set number of uses or if exposed to open sores, for hygiene and accuracy.

Clinical Importance

• Diabetic Foot Care: Essential regular test to identify patients at risk of foot injury due to sensory loss.
• General Neuropathy Evaluation: Valuable in routine neurological exams and follow-ups.
• Easy to Integrate: Works seamlessly with pocket-sized Neuropen devices for simple screening.

Summary of Benefits

✔ Standardized pressure application for accurate sensory testing

✔ Helps in early detection of neuropathy

✔ Portable and reusable screening device component

✔ Improves clinical decision-making for high-risk patients

NeuroPen 單絲（Monofilament）（常見品牌為 Neuropen® Monofilaments）是一種醫療診斷工具，需配合 Neuropen 神經篩查裝置使用，用於測試患者的保護性觸覺／壓力感覺。單絲可施加穩定且經校準的力度（一般為 10 克），協助臨床人員識別感覺減退的部位，特別適用於周邊神經病變等情況。

主要用途及臨床目的

周邊神經病變篩查

用於檢測足部及其他肢體的感覺喪失，在糖尿病管理中尤為重要，有助預防足部潰瘍及受傷。

感覺功能評估

透過重複施加一致的校準力度，協助醫護人員繪製受測區域的壓力感覺分佈。

綜合神經評估

常與 **Neurotip（尖銳感覺測試）**一併使用，以進行更全面的神經功能檢查。

運作原理

NeuroPen 單絲為細尼龍絲，經校準後會在特定力度（如 10 克）下彎曲。測試過程如下:

單絲垂直按壓於皮膚表面

當單絲彎曲時，即施加標準 10 克壓力

患者回饋是否感覺到觸碰

此方法可可靠地評估大型神經纖維的感覺功能。

產品資料

更換式單絲

設計為可於 Neuropen 裝置上更換，無需棄置整個主體。