Devices

Medical Devices

The largest single cause of blindness for those under the age of sixty in most developed countries is diabetic retinopathy, and most of the visually disabled population in developed countries are elderly. Therefore a significant portion of the visually disabled population are likely to be taking medication (eye drops, pills, insulin), and many of them find this difficult. Clinical thermometers are covered in a separate section on Thermometers.

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A&D Medical
1555 McCandless Drive, Milpitas, California 95035, USA.
Tel: +1 408 263 5333
Fax: +1 408 263 0119
Email: info@lifesourceonline.com
Web: www.lifesourceonline.com

Talking Blood Pressure Monitor
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Clear voice announcement of pressure and pulse. One button, fully automatic measurements. Volume adjustment and ear phone jack. Easy to read large digital display. Simultaneous display of pressure and pulse. Automatically inflating cuff at the touch of a button. Available in a medium cuff size (large and small cuffs are available separately). A large print instruction guide and quick start card are clearly written in English, French and Spanish. A special audio manual is available from upon request.
Ref: UA-767T
Last updated: 11/10/2006

Apex-Carex
Tel: +1 800 328 2935
Email: Linda.Thompson@apex-carex.com
Web: www.apexmedical.com; www.apex-carex.com

7-day Pill Monitor (extra large)
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Extra large seven compartment daily pill organizer may be filled with a weeks regimen of pills. Convenient organizer for vitamins and medication. Designed for use by sight impaired with raised letters and Braille markings. Compact size for easy travel. Available in assorted colours: Opaque white, Translucent blue or lavender.
Ref: #70042
Price: $1.87
Last updated: 12/10/2006

7-day Pill Organizer (medium)
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Seven compartment daily pill organizer may be filled with a weeks regimen of pills. Convenient organizer for vitamins and medication. Designed for use by sight impaired with raised letters and Braille markings. Compact size for easy travel. Available in assorted colours: Opaque white, Translucent blue or lavender.
Ref: #70010
Price: $1.48
Last updated: 12/10/2006

Dayplanner
A four compartment pill organiser with raised lettering and braille marking. Available in assorted colours: Opaque white, Translucent blue or lavender.
Ref: #70016
Price: $1.48
Last updated: 12/10/2006

Medi Chest
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A set of 7 four compartment pill organiser with raised lettering and braille marking suitable for organizing a weeks worth of pills. Available in assorted colours: Opaque white, Translucent blue or lavender.
Ref: #70015
Price: $8.38
Last updated: 12/10/2006

Medi Planner
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Simplify taking multiple medications with the MediPlanner organizer. 28 easy to open compartments snap securely shut. Raised lettering and Braille markings. Dishwasher safe. Available in assorted colours: Translucent clear, blue or lavender.
Ref: #70012
Price: $7.28
Last updated: 12/10/2006

Medi Planner II
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Simplify taking multiple medications with the MediPlanner organizer. 28 easy to open compartments snap securely shut. Raised lettering and Braille markings. Dishwasher safe. Available in assorted colours: Translucent clear, blue or lavender.
Ref: #70013
Price: $8.38
Last updated: 12/10/2006

Apothecary Products, Inc.
11750 12th Ave South, Burnsville, Minnesota 55337-1295, USA.
Tel: +1 800 328 2742
Fax: +1 800 328 1584
Email: orders@apothecaryproducts.com
Web: www.ezydose.com

Magnifying Tablet Cutter
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Featuring a huge magnifying area, quality stainless steel blade, and easy to use design, this pill cutter magnifies the tablet to be split by 2x.
Ref: #67168
Price: $6.49
Last updated: 12/10/2006

Bosch + Sohn Gmbh u. Co KG
Bahnhofstrasse 64, Jungingen D-72417, Germany.
Tel: +49 74 77 92 75 0
Fax: +49 74 77 1021
Email: zentrale@boso.de
Web: www.boso.de

boso-medicus prestige mit Sprachausgabe Talking Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate Meter
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The device works automatically from pump on and ventilates the cuff to display the blood pressure. The value in systolic, diastolic and pulse rate is given in two ways. On a LCD display and audibly (available in German, English and French). Operates from batteries or an external adapter.
Last updated: 11/10/2006

CareTec GmbH
Stubenbastei 1, A-1010 Vienna, Austria.
Tel: +43 1 513 80810
Fax: +43 1 513 80819
Email: office@caretec.at
Web: www.caretec.at

GlukiDoc
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The GlukiDoc is a successful advancement of the GlukiPlus. Its advanced electrode-sensor technology assures accuracy. The equipment switches itself as soon as a blood strip has been introduced. The successful admission of the blood test is registered by a beep, further tone sequence confirms the beginning of the measurement. The result of the measurement is announced after 30 seconds on the display and by a clear voice. Can also be used to store past measurements with date and time. Using serial or USB connection data can be transferred to a PC. GlukiDoc requires 2 AA batteries. Length: 120mm Width: 64mm Height: 22mm
Weight: 0.14kg
Price: €984.00
Last updated: 21/07/2006

GlukiPlus
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Talking blood glucose monitoring device. Advanced measuring technique from Bayer; instant acoustic feedback once enough blood has been applied onto the sensor; currently available in more than 20 languages. High quality speech output (plug for earphone is provided). Up to 20 results stored in the memory, as well as their average value. The last measurement is shown on the display and announced before every next operation. Requires 2 AA batteries.
Length: 120mm Width: 64mm Height: 22mm
Weight: 0.14kg
Price: €768.00
Last updated: 21/07/2006

PipsiMed
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Electronic acoustic drop counter for liquid medicines. Supplied with 1 9v battery and 10 6ml plastic cups.
Price: €124.50
Last updated: 21/07/2006

SweetHeart
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A fully automatic talking blood pressure and pulse measuring device. Very precise device with a big display and very quiet while during the inflation. Keeps 7 readings in the memory and calculates an average. Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Greek and Hebrew. Can be operated with 4 x 1.5 V batteries or the power supply unit that is included in the shipment.
Price: €249.00
Last updated: 21/07/2006

Cobolt Systems Ltd
The Old Mill House, Mill Road, Reedham, Norwich, Norfolk NR13 3TL, UK.
Tel: +44 1493 700172
Fax: +44 1493 701037
Email: cobolt@compuserve.com
Web: www.cobolt.co.uk

VOXCOM II
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The VOXCOM II can be used to identify any item a card can be attached to i.e. medication, clothing, food, household items, etc. Messages are recorded by simply holding in the button on the side of the unit and inserting a card into the slot, after you hear the click, it will record whatever you speak into the unit. Each card can have a maximum of 10 seconds of speech recorded on to it. Playback of a message is as simple as inserting a card into the slot on the unit. The VOXCOM II comes in two versions. One with 50 cards and one with 100 cards. Please note you are not able to upgrade from the 50 card unit to the 100 card unit. Powered by one 9 volt battery (included).
50 cards:
Price: £80.00

100 cards:
Price: £100.00
Last updated: 24/04/2006

Talking Blood Pressure Monitor
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English speech. A fully automatic blood pressure and pulse measuring device. This very compact unit uses the latest fuzzy logic electronics to ensure that the cuff only inflates in proportion to your blood pressure. Single button operation turns the unit on, announces the that the measurement has begun, inflates the cuff, announces the blood pressure and pulse, deflates the cuff and turns the unit off. Very clear voice. The previous eight measurements can be displayed. The last one can be spoken. Supplied with protective case, batteries and U.K. or European mains adaptor. Powered by 4 x 1.5v AA size alkaline batteries (supplied) or the mains adaptor.
Length: 130mm Width: 77mm Height: 45mm
Price: £99.00
Last updated: 24/04/2006

En-Vision America Inc
1845 West Hovey Avenue, Normal, Illinois 61761, USA.
Tel: +1 309 452 3088
Fax: +1 309 452 3643
Email: envision@envisionamerica.com
Web: www.envisionamerica.com

ScripTalk
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ScripTalk is a tool that allows the visually impaired to better manage their own medication regimen. ScriptTalk is a portable, handheld electronic device used to identify prescription (Rx) information stored in the memory of a microchip embedded within the paper label of a pill bottle. Upon identifying the Rx data within a label, ScriptTalk then "speaks" the Rx data in a human language. Features include: Portable device, will survive drops onto hard surfaces, not waterproof, but to some extent resists water; Battery operated and rechargeable - requires 2 rechargeable AA alkaline batteries. Provides up to 2000 reads per charge. It has an Audible Low Battery Indicator and a Wall Transformer for AC operation; Has tactile pushbuttons with tone and verbal responses to button press. The read range for the labels is such that the label can be read from any orientation. Provides on-board help; Understandable synthesized speech output with volume control. Offers voice pitch and speed control. Supports English and Spanish at this time. ScripTalk is a component of a larger system that additionally comprises smart label printer/programmer inside the pharmacy.
Last updated: 11/10/2006

Homecraft Rolyan Ltd.
Nunn Brook Road, Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire NG17 2HU, UK.
Tel: 08702 423 305
Fax 098701 660 211
Web: www.homecraft-rolyan.com

Medi-Dispenser for Pills
This system can contain one week’s medication with up to four daily doses. The plastic wallet has seven plastic containers, printed with the day, and embossed with the number of the day of the week.
Length: 162mm Width: 118mm Depth: 28mm
Weight: 176g
Ref: AA9900Y
Last updated:11/10/2006

Independent Living Aids Inc
200 Robbins Lane, Jericho, New York 11753- 2341, USA.
Tel: +1 516 937 1848
Fax: +1 516 937 3906
Email: can-do@independentliving.com
Web: www.independentliving.com

Colossal 7 Day Pill Organizer
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Each compartment holds 40 large capsules or more than 50 tablets. Large red letters and Braille indicate the day.
Ref: #328030
Price: $1.95
Last updated: 12/10/2006

ILA Pillbox and Timer
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The timer can be set from anything between a 1 minute and a 24 hour interval. It has a persistent buzzing alarm that lasts for about 1 minute unless turned off sooner. Battery included. One year warranty.
Ref: #375670
Price: $10.95
Last updated: 12/10/2006

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