Product Description
What this product is and who it is for
- The RiJe Dysphagia Cup is a portion-control drinking cup designed to help people who have difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) or limited head/neck movement. It dispenses a limited preset volume each time the cup is returned to upright so the user receives a single controlled sip at a time.
Specifications
- Capacity: holds up to 250 ml (8.5 oz).
- Operational fill range: designed to work with contents from about 50 ml to 250 ml.
- Adjustable dispense range for thin liquids (IDDSI 0): 3 ml to 15 ml using the adjusting key and rotatable cap.
- Viscosity inserts: three rotatable plugs (small aqua for thin liquids, small white for light nectar, large white for higher-viscosity nectar) change the dispense behaviour; only one plug is used at a time.
- Materials: BPA-free polypropylene body; food-grade silicone O-rings; dishwasher safe per manufacturer instructions.
- Physical features: nose cut-out (allows chin-neutral drinking); two large ergonomic removable handles; refill time between portions ~2–3 seconds.
What is included
- RiJe Cup body and base assembly.
- Upper cap / rotatable cap and the (set of) rotatable plugs used to set viscosity-dependent ranges.
- Adjusting key for setting portion size (ml and tsp scales).
- Pair of removable handles and O-ring seals.
(Exact packaged contents depend on the seller; check the supplied IFU supplied with the product.)
Condition and packaging
- This listing describes the factory new retail product as supplied by RiJe and medical suppliers. Packaging commonly includes an instruction/IFU sheet showing assembly and plug selection. Photographs submitted show the green/teal translucent body with black handles and the nose cut-out rim.
Usage notes
- The cup dispenses a single preset portion each time it is upright; the next portion is available ~2–3 seconds after returning upright.
- Intended for thin (water-like) and nectar-thickened liquids at IDDSI levels 0–2; choose the correct plug for the liquid's viscosity before filling.
- Can be used from the rim or with a straw; the nose cut-out reduces the need to tilt the head back.
- Handles are removable for cleaning; follow the manufacturer's instructions for reassembly and O-ring inspection.
Limitations and cautions
- Not suitable for carbonated beverages or honey-thickened liquids; carbonation and very thick fluids can prevent accurate dosing.
- Not intended for boiling liquids in a microwave; follow the manufacturer warming guidance.
- Medical advice: seek guidance from a clinician or speech-language pathologist before use if dysphagia is present.
Warnings
- If droppped, the cup is designed to spill at most one portion, but it is not leak-proof when inverted for extended periods.
- Do not insert more than one rotatable plug at the same time. If evidence for a specific viscosity/volume is needed, consult the included IFU.
If you need a precise specification sheet or to confirm which plugs are included in a seller's boxed pack, request the seller's itemized contents prior to purchase.