23 devices · GMDN 35021
A hand dynamometer or pinchmeter is a non-powered, mechanical instrument used to measure the force generated by hand and forearm muscles during gripping or pinching actions. It is employed in clinical and research environments to evaluate neuromuscular function, particularly for assessing grip and pinch strength in patients undergoing rehabilitation, such as those recovering from stroke or managing age-related decline.
These devices are typically supplied as standalone mechanical tools featuring interchangeable squeeze bulbs of different sizes and an analogue manometer to display force measurements. They are regulated as general medical devices based on their intended use for assessment, with classification depending on jurisdiction, and are not powered, medicated, or designed for therapeutic intervention—only for measurement and monitoring of muscle strength.
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