Considerations

Some people have problems eating or drinking. This is a serious health risk. Signs include difficulty swallowing and chewing foods, coughing when eating or drinking, or food getting stuck in or spilling from the mouth. If you are concerned, visit a speech pathologist or consult your GP.

Place Of Manufacture

SturdyStraw, UK

Price Guide

Call supplier for pricing
Price on application from Avant Innovations

Models

Only one model available in different sizes and colours:
* Drinking straw, aid and clamp 19.99
* Large 450mm drinking straw with clips 2.50
* Small 450mm drinking straw with clips 1.50
* Small 650mm drinking straw with clips 2.00

Options

*SturdyBottle
*SturdyMug

Straw comes in a variety of lengths and widths:
* Replacement straws
* Non-return valves
* Bite valves
* Add on straws

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.