Patent ID: 8864679
Filing Date: 2014-10-21
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A sensory testing device comprising: a. an elongate body comprising a first end, a second end and a middle; b. a first monofilament attached to the elongate body; c. a light source securely receiving and holding and removably attached to the elongate body wherein the light source is configured to produce a quantity of light and direct a portion of the quantity of light into the first end of the elongate body and out of the second end of the elongate body thereby illuminating the first monofilament; d. wherein the first monofilament has a first monofilament attachment end and a first monofilament stimulus tip located opposite the first monofilament attachment end; e. wherein the first monofilament attachment end is attached to the elongate body at the second end; f. wherein the elongate body is bent at the second end; g. wherein the elongate body is arranged and configured to illuminate the first monofilament stimulus tip; h. wherein the first monofilament is arranged and configured for administration of a cutaneous sensory detection test; i. wherein only one, two, or three monofilaments are attached to the elongate body.