Description
The Bionix SafeStraw limits each sip to 6.2 mL, helping patients with swallowing difficulties manage liquid volume and minimize aspiration risk. White is calibrated for thin liquids and blue for thick, nectar-thickened liquids.
- 6.2 mL sips – each draw is metered to a manageable volume
- Thin and thick – white for thin liquids, blue for nectar-thick
- Straws included – each device comes with its drinking straw
One Measured Sip at a Time
The device sits between the cup and a standard quarter-inch drinking straw, metering each draw to 6.2 mL before it must reset. That small, consistent volume helps prevent premature swallowing and gives the patient time to manage each sip. It is indicated for patients over 6 years of age with oral motor paresis, such as after a stroke, and for patients with impulsivity, such as after a head injury. Each SafeStraw comes with drinking straws, 12 per box, and fits any quarter-inch straw. Reset takes about 1 to 3 seconds for thin liquids and 6 to 9 seconds for thick liquids. The device disassembles for cleaning in hot water and soap, or on the top rack of a non-industrial dishwasher.
Features and Benefits
Sip Control
- 6.2 mL per sip – each draw is limited to a small, repeatable volume
- Two calibrations – white for thin liquids, blue for thick nectar-thickened liquids
- Guided reset – the pause between sips paces the patient naturally
Daily Use
- Straws included – each device comes with a drinking straw, 12 per box
- Standard fit – works with any quarter-inch drinking straw
- Easy cleaning – disassembles for hand washing or top-rack dishwasher cleaning
Product Specifications
Sizes and Packaging
- Thin Liquid, White (1500): 12 SafeStraw devices with straws per box
- Thick Liquid, Blue (1510): 12 SafeStraw devices with straws per box
- Variety Pack, 6 Each (1520): 12 SafeStraw devices with straws per box
Product Details
- Indications: Patients over 6 years with oral motor paresis or impulsivity affecting swallowing
- Sip volume: 6.2 mL per sip
- Not for: Carbonated beverages or honey-thick liquids, which render the device ineffective
- Cleaning: Disassembles, hot water and soap or top rack of a non-industrial dishwasher
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Why Speech and Rehab Teams Use SafeStraw
Uncontrolled sips are a quiet aspiration risk at every meal. SafeStraw turns any cup into a paced drinking exercise, giving patients independence without giving up volume control.
- Aspiration risk support – metered 6.2 mL sips minimize the volume a patient must manage at once
- Independence with guardrails – patients drink from a regular cup and straw setup
- Two liquid diets covered – thin and thick calibrations match common diet orders
- Reusable and washable – disassembly makes daily cleaning practical for home and facility use
Frequently Asked Questions
How much liquid does the SafeStraw allow per sip?
It limits each sip to 6.2 mL. The device then needs a short reset, about 1 to 3 seconds for thin liquids and 6 to 9 seconds for thick liquids.
What is the difference between white and blue?
White is calibrated for thin liquids like water, juice and milk. Blue is calibrated for thick, nectar-thickened liquids.
Who is the SafeStraw for?
Patients over 6 years of age with oral motor paresis, for example after stroke, or with impulsivity, for example after head injury, who need help managing swallowed volume.
Can it be used with soda or honey-thick liquids?
No. Carbonated beverages and honey-thick liquids render the device ineffective and should not be used with it.
How is it cleaned?
It disassembles for cleaning in hot water and soap, or on the top rack of a non-industrial dishwasher. Warm liquids are fine, but hot beverages are not recommended.
