SafeStraw™

Indications

The Safe Straw is indicated for use on specific patient populations who suffer from oral motor paresis (e.g., stroke) and/or impulsivity (e.g., head injury) and are over 6 years of age.

Who Should Use This Product

Professional Use Only

FAQs

• How do I order this product?

  You can order by contacting Bionix directly (bionix@bionix.com or 800.551.7096); contacting your distributor of choice or purchasing on Amazon (2 SafeStraw Devices for Thin Liquids).

• Can I drink pop (soda, coke) with the SafeStraw?

  No, the SafeStraw is designed for use with thin, water like liquids, or nectar thickened liquids. Use with carbonated beverages, or honey thickened will render the SafeStraw ineffective for limiting the volume of consumption.

• Does the SafeStraw come with a drinking straw?

  Yes. The SafeStraw comes packaged with 12 drinking straws. If you would prefer to use your own straw, any ¼” drinking straw will fit the tapered end of the SafeStraw device.

• What is the difference between the white and blue straw?

  White: Use the white SafeStraw for thin consistency liquids such as water, juice and milk.

  Blue: Use the blue SafeStraw for any thickened liquids or nectar. In some cases, if you have a patient with a very strong suck, the blue thick liquid straw, may work for both thin and thick liquids. Success using the SafeStraw in this manner will vary.

  Note: Use with carbonated beverages, or honey thickened will render the SafeStraw ineffective for limiting the volume of consumption.

• How much time does it take the SafeStraw to reset for the next drink?

  For thin liquids, the SafeStraw is ready for the next drink in approximately 1- 3 seconds. For thick liquids, it is ready in approximately 6 to 9 seconds.

• How do I prime my SafeStraw?

  Place in drink and fill the cylinder by sucking once. Suck again to begin to use. NOTE: Between sips, the float inside of the cylinder needs to reset,or fall to the bottom of the cylinder, to allow for full volume consumption on the next sip. Sink time of the float will vary depending on the thickness of the liquid (approximately 1-3seconds for thin and 6-9 seconds for nectar thickened).

• Why is my SafeStraw not working?

  • Make sure you prime your SafeStraw before use. Refer to the above FAQ on how to do this.

  • Check the chamber to make sure it is open.

  • Check to see if your float is stuck.

  • Make sure to use the correct type of liquid.

  • Make sure that your SafeStraw is assembled correctly.

  • It is possible, that your patient doesn’t have a strong enough suck.

• Can I purchase only one SafeStraw?

  Yes, you can purchase an individual SafeStraw from our Bionix Health at Home site.

  White SafeStraw™ Drinking Aid for Thin Liquid

  Blue SafeStraw™ Drinking Aid for Thick Liquid

• Can the SafeStraw be cleaned?

  Yes. The SafeStraw disassembles for easy cleaning with hot water and soap, or the top rack of a non-industrial dishwasher.