Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are Neurotips sterile and can they be reused?

No, they cannot be reused. Neurotips are 100% sterile, single-use neurological examination pins. They are specifically designed to be disposed of after a single patient assessment to completely eliminate the risk of cross-infection and ensure optimal hygiene standards.

2. Do I need a Neuropen to use these testing tips?

While Neurotips are designed as replacements to snap directly into the Owen Mumford Neuropen, they can also be used effectively for standalone manual testing. However, using them with the Neuropen is highly recommended for standardized clinical assessments because the pen's calibrated spring mechanism ensures exactly 40g of force is safely exerted on the skin.

3. Will Neurotips puncture the patient's skin?

Neurotips feature a precision semi-sharp design. This allows them to be sharp enough to accurately test peripheral sensation and sharpness/pain responses in small nerve fibers, while safely minimizing patient discomfort and significantly reducing the risk of skin puncture, even on fragile or geriatric skin.

4. What do the different tip colors mean?

Neurotips are primarily supplied in white for standard sensory sharpness assessments. However, they are also manufactured in red and white variations because the distinct contrast is utilized by clinicians to conduct peripheral vision and visual field assessments.

5. What exactly does a 40g force calibration achieve?

When paired with the Neuropen, the 40g calibrated force delivers a standardized baseline for sensory exams. It is the clinical benchmark used to successfully identify patients experiencing a decrease in peripheral sensation, which is a key early indicator of peripheral neuropathy (commonly screened for in diabetic foot examinations).

Quick Tip for the Clinic

The Removable Cap Advantage: Always keep the protective cap on the Neurotip until the exact moment of the exam. When removing the cap, do not discard it immediately. Re-capping the tip immediately after the examination provides an extra layer of sharps protection for you and your staff before disposing of the tip into a designated sharps container.