Key features

• Easy-to-use and reliable
• Works for both rats and mice
• Can be used to determine pain threshold with a progressive force
• Able to send TTL results for electrophysiology

New features

Enhanced compatibility: The Smalgo control unit is now the same as other mechanical pain stimulators from Bioseb.
• Economical solution if you want to buy several mechanical pain stimulators.
• All in one instrument reducing space in your laboratory.
• Easy maintenance : Only one instrument to re-calibrate.
Also, for users already owning the Bioseb Von frey (EVF4) or Pincher, the SMALGO sensor is available as an “add on” part to their instrument. (Ref: SMALGO-SPIP ).

TTL Option: For laboratories that need compatibility between Smalgo and Electrophysiology, Bioseb allows the instrument to send TTL Signals between 0 and 5 volts. • Smalgo now enables you to pair electrophysiology signals and pain stimulation.
• The operator can define a limit in force at which the Smalgo will send the trigger. The trigger can be sent when reaching one or several values. This is a very convenient feature for a large number of protocols.
• The TTL trigger is easy to set up directly in the menu of the apparatus (without needing to connect to the software)
• A sound and a light can be activated at a specific force. Several possibilities are available. Do not hesitate to contact us for this option.

Foot switch: With Smalgo, it is now possible to reset the value (tar/reset to zero) with a foot switch, allowing the operator to keep his both hands to manipulate the animal. The foot switch is systematically delivered with the Smalgo.

Domains of application

• Osteo-arthritis
• Drug screening
• Phenotyping
• Neuropathy
• Inflammation
• Post-operative pain

Customers

• Laboratoire Biocodex, France
• Rush University, Chicago, USA
• North Carolina State University, USA
• University Complutense of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
• Chosun University, Korea