Description
The Newman Medical DPPG Probe adds toe brachial index testing to simpleABI vascular assessment. Photoplethysmography at the toe reaches a reliable signal where ankle pressures fail, especially in diabetic patients with calcified arteries. It is the probe included with the simpleABI-300 and the add-on that extends other systems.
- PPG technology – photoplethysmography reads toe blood flow without a Doppler signal
- Diabetic-friendly – toe testing works when ankle arteries are incompressible
- simpleABI partner – the probe the simpleABI-300 includes for TBI exams
Toe Pressure Capability for Diabetic Vascular Testing
Toe brachial index testing exists because ankle pressures can read falsely high when medial calcification stiffens the artery wall, a common finding in diabetes. The DPPG probe senses blood volume changes in the toe optically, giving the simpleABI software the waveform it needs for a toe index. Paired with a digit cuff, it completes the TBI workflow inside the same exam session as the ankle study. Newman Medical manufactures the probe in Colorado for its simpleABI family. For practices building a diabetic foot program, this probe is the enabling accessory.
Features and Benefits
Technology
- Photoplethysmography – optical sensing of toe blood volume changes
- Doppler-free signal – no arterial Doppler signal required at the toe
- TBI workflow – works with digit cuffs for toe pressure exams
Fit
- simpleABI family – the TBI probe for simpleABI systems, standard on the simpleABI-300
- Made in the USA – manufactured by Newman Medical in Arvada, Colorado
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Function: PPG probe for toe brachial index (TBI) testing
- Compatibility: Newman Medical simpleABI systems
- Warranty: 2-year warranty
Handling
- Origin: Made in Arvada, Colorado, USA
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Why Diabetic Programs Add the DPPG
An ankle index that cannot be trusted is worse than no number at all. Toe testing with a PPG probe gives diabetic vascular programs a measurement that calcified arteries cannot distort.
- Works past calcification – toe signals remain valid when ankle cuffs cannot compress the artery
- Completes the study – TBI runs in the same session as the ankle exam
- Purpose built – designed by the maker of the simpleABI systems it serves
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a toe brachial index?
It compares toe pressure to arm pressure. Toes are less affected by the arterial calcification that can distort ankle readings in diabetes.
Which systems use this probe?
It is the TBI probe for Newman Medical simpleABI systems and is included with the simpleABI-300.
Does it need a Doppler?
No. The probe uses photoplethysmography, sensing blood volume changes optically.
What else is needed for TBI?
A digit cuff sized for the toe completes the measurement setup.
What package is sold here?
This listing is for the probe alone, sold as listed in the Each package configuration.
