This portable battery operated device crushes medications to a fine powder. It is powered by two long lasting rechargeable batteries (charger is included). The pills are crushed in a disposable medication pouch. Crusher currently unavailable, howeve, plasti pouches still available.
General Details
Extra product information
The Powdercrush is suitable for healthcare facilities and individuals who have difficulty manually crushing their pills.
Powered by a lithium Polymer rechargeable battery pack 25.2 volt 1500 mAh with a power meter located on the top of the unit
Batteries should be charged as required if your medication pass requires 25% of the battery capacity (depending on amount of medication crushed). You should recharge when the power meter indicates 25%
Has an in built "smart" charger. It will analyze the condition of the battery and charge accordingly. It will not overcharge, nor overheat. It will not run while the charger is connected
The power meter has LEDs that will light up when the button is depressed to start the crushing procedure. The In use LED will flash green when the unit is in use. The red LED will flash when the unit needs charging at the point that the capacity left in the battery is 10% or less. You should never run the battery totally empty as there is the possibility of damage to the battery
Charging time is between 2 to 2 1/2 hours to full charge
The pouches are available through Crocus Medical
Method of Use
1. Place pills to be crushed in a Powdercrush specific disposable medication pouch. Fold over the top of the pouch to keep the powder inside the pouch.
2. With one hand, insert the disposable medication pouch filled with pills in the slot on top of the machine. Press down on the start button to crush medication
3. Typically, 4 - 5 seconds will produce the desired results. For a finer powder operate for a longer period
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Models / Specifications
Model Standard: One Model Only
- Weight 2.7 kg
- Height 95 mm
- Width 82 mm
- Length 280 mm
Suppliers (1)
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Dose Innovations (Virginia)
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Dose Innovations (Virginia)
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Standards
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