Plastic caliper, 0 - 40 mm
Description
This plastic caliper has been designed to assess a patient's nutritional status by calculating the thickness of skin folds. To use it, simply place a small fold of skin between the two jaws, apply a slight pressure, and read the results obtained on its surface.
Technical Specifications
- Measurement range: 0 - 40 mm
- Accuracy: 0.5 mm
- Dimensions: 240 x 165 x 18 mm
- Weight: 117 g
Standards and Certifications
- Standard EN ISO 13485:2016
- CE Certificate
Instructions for Use
- Position the two arms of the instrument on the skin fold to be measured and apply a slight localized pressure (about 10 gr/mm2)
- Make sure the reading corresponds to an approximate surface of 6 x 11 mm
- Visualize the results on the thickness scale, using the colored (blue/red) side strips to determine the percentages for men and women







