Bionix SafeStraw Variety Pack

Bionix® SafeStraw™ Variety Pack [box of 6 Thin Liquid, White + 6 Thick Liquid, Blue]

Instructions for Use

1. Choose the appropriate disposable SafeStraw cylinder – white cylinder for thin liquids or blue cylinder for nectar thickened.
2. Use one of the provided ¼" diameter flexi-straws, or one of your own. If straw is too long, simply cut to desired length.
3. Press straw firmly onto the tapered end of the SafeStraw cylinder. The wide end of the cylinder is the bottom.
4. 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 1-3 seconds for thin and 6-9 seconds for nectar thickened).
5. It is recommended that you dispose of SafeStraw after a maximum of a single days use.

The Bionix 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.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. 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.
2. Can the SafeStraw be cleaned?
   Bionix recommends that the SafeStraw be used for a single patient and for no longer then a single day.  However, it can be disassembled after use and washed in hot water and soap, or on the top rack of a non-industrial dishwasher.
3. Does the SafeStraw come with a drinking straw?
   Yes. The SafeStraw comes packaged with 12 drinking straws. If you'd prefer to use your own straw, any ¼" drinking straw will fit the tapered end of the SafeStraw device.
4. Can I use my own drinking straw with the SafeStraw device?
   Yes. The SafeStraw comes packaged with 12 drinking straws. If you'd prefer to use your own straw, any ¼" drinking straw will fit the tapered end of the SafeStraw device.
5. Can I use one color for both thin and thick liquids?
   In a few 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.
6. How much time does it take for 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.