Background

• Automatically records the animal response to user-controlled application of force rate.
• The viewing prism, an original design by Ugo Basile, enables fast localization of the stimulation site on the unrestrained animal.
• User-defined force rate using a single filament offers greater efficiency compared to manual von Frey (and multiple filaments).
• Allows stimulation of any part of the body and not only plantar surface also at high forces

Efficient, innovative, reliable

• The integrated touch stimulator transducer examines and tests the animal skin sensitivity.
• The rate of application of the force is set by the operator. Software tools help the operator to consistently apply the force at the desired rate.
• Ergonomic handle reduces operator fatigue
• Test is completed when the animal releases its paw or the operator presses the foot-pedal (for hands free operation).
• At test completion, a summary of results is displayed (force and time corresponding to the animal response).
• The results of several hundred tests may be stored in the e-VF, browsed on the control unit and/or transferred to a PC in Excel (.xls) or text (.txt) format.
• e-VF Handheld Electronic Von Frey includes:
  • A battery powered electronic control unit with internal memory
  • Touch stimulator with a viewing prism
  • DCA software for signal monitoring, data transfer and analysis.
• Optional platforms and base options are available for complete set up.