IITC introduced the Electronic Von Frey Aesthesiometer over 8 years ago, now the standard for pain and sensory measurements. A patented solution to paw pressure threshold measurements.
Our electronic unit now has the capability of testing the Electronic von Frey method, Plethysmometer (Paw Volume), and the Randall Selitto test; all test results digitally recorded with one simple easy to use unit. No longer is "The up down method" necessary.
IITC introduced the Electronic Von Frey Aesthesiometer over 8 years ago, now the standard for pain and sensory measurements. A patented solution to paw pressure threshold measurements.
With the newest addition to the IITC Life Science Electronic von Frey Anesthesiometer you can preset and select for each test the force limit that one would like to employ within 1 gram of accuracy! A warning light will inform the user when the limit that is preset by the user has been reached.
Now identical results from two different operators with this new feature.
Simple to use: All that is required is to apply pressure to the subject and upon reaction the system will automatically record and display the force applied (force shown in grams). The system will display current reading, maximum hold reading.
This unit finally eliminiates the need to to manually calculate test results when measuring either with the flexible von Frey hairs or with the rigid tips. Tips are reusable and additional can be ordered. A clean efficient system for anyone looking to measure allodynia on any test subject today.
As reported by earlier papers varying probe diameter on Von Frey hairs is a serious problem. These patented Supertips ™ have a UNIFORM TIP DIAMETER 0F .8mm ON ALL 15 DIFFERENT VON FREY HAIRS! This is a unique feature available only on electronic von Freys by IITC Life Science. Probe size no longer affects pain or pressure thresholds and results are comparable!
This instrument eliminates the poor data collection due to the hygroscopic nature of Von Frey hairs (it is proven that relative humidity can change the force by more than 100% between 28-52% relative humidity change!) Only an accurate readout can show the actual force, not a number on the handle on classic Von Frey handles. Bending at various degrees can change the force by 20-30% in every case, this is visible with an electronic readout only. The natural limiting of force with flexible hairs is of great advantage. This instrument makes the up-down method of finding threshold unnecessary. Battery life is 50 hours. (supplied)
