The Severo Electric Pill Crusher is designed with input from healthcare professionals to make pill crushing fast, safe, and hygienic. Ideal for patients with swallowing difficulties, it reduces tablet... read more
Description
The Severo Electric Pill Crusher is designed with input from healthcare professionals to make pill crushing fast, safe, and hygienic. Ideal for patients with swallowing difficulties, it reduces tablets to a fine powder in under 8 seconds, helping caregivers save time and reduce physical strain.
For optimal hygiene, use with Severo Disposable Medication Cups and Single-Use Foil Washers to ensure contamination-free medication preparation. Its ergonomic design and simple operation make it a practical, reliable solution for both home and professional care settings.
Key features
- Crushes pills to a fine powder in under 8 seconds for quick preparation
- Ergonomic design reduces risk of strain or injury for caregivers
- Simple, easy-to-use operation suitable for all users
- Easy to clean for safe and hygienic use
- Compatible with Severo Disposable Medication Cups and Single-Use Foil Washers- sold separately
- Trusted solution in healthcare and home care settings
FAQs
Severo Electric Pill Crusher – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Severo Electric Pill Crusher?
The Severo is an electric tablet crusher that turns suitable tablets into a fine powder, reducing the effort required for manual crushing.
Who is it designed for?
It is designed for carers and healthcare professionals preparing medication for people with swallowing difficulties, where crushing has been approved by the prescriber.
How quickly does it crush tablets?
The Severo is designed to crush suitable tablets into a fine powder in under eight seconds. Results may vary with the tablet being crushed.
Can all tablets be crushed?
No. Always check with a pharmacist before crushing medication. Modified-release tablets are generally unsuitable for crushing, and enteric-coated or gastro-resistant tablets should not be crushed.
Do I need approval before crushing prescribed medication?
Yes. Carers should only crush tablets on the direction of the prescriber. In care settings, the instructions should be recorded in the person’s medicines administration record and care plan.
Can I crush different medicines together?
No. Prepare medicines separately rather than crushing different medicines together. Follow the specific instructions provided for each medicine.
What consumables do I need?
Use the compatible Severo disposable medication cups and single-use grinding sheets, also described as foil washers. These are available separately.
Are the cups and grinding sheets included?
The listing specifies that disposable cups and foil washers are sold separately. Add the required consumables to your order.
Why are disposable cups and grinding sheets used?
They help keep medication preparation hygienic and limit contact between the medication and the grinding head. They do not replace the need for correct cleaning procedures.
Can the disposable consumables be reused?
No. Use fresh single-use consumables for each preparation and dispose of them according to your workplace procedures.
Does it reduce the effort needed compared with a manual pill crusher?
Yes. Electric crushing reduces the repetitive manual effort involved in preparing tablets, which can be useful during regular medication rounds.
Is it suitable for care homes and home care?
Yes. The Severo is intended for professional and home care settings, with appropriate instruction and an approved medication preparation plan.
How should the crusher be cleaned?
Follow the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions. Shared equipment must be thoroughly cleaned to avoid contamination between medicines and users.
Can I prepare crushed medication in advance?
Tablets should only be crushed immediately before administration, following the instructions for the individual medicine.