When the nylon wire is bent, the force is 10g. It is used for the examination of touch pressure of diabetic foot, and the regular examination can avoid the patients from developing foot ulcer and amputation in the future.

About 30% of diabetic patients have diabetic peripheral neuropathy, so a reliable method is needed to screen the complications.
10g nylon wire is an objective and simple tool, which can be used to screen the loss of protective sense in diabetic foot.
It is very important to have a calibration facility to confirm that the vertical pressure of the filament used when bending is 10g. Only in this way can we guarantee the validity of the inspection.