Provale^® Cup Features and Benefits

The Provale^® Cup delivers a fixed amount of thin liquids with every normal drinking motion. The design encourages normal drinking motion, may assist in patient re-training and potentially more patient/resident independence and helps assure patient compliance to drink Small Swallows^®.

Quality

• The Cup is manufactured in an ISO/GMP FDA registered facility, meets strict quality control standards and has a registered CE Mark.

Designed to look similar to a "travel mug"

• This design maintains patient/resident dignity and can be used in the clinical, home or outdoor setting.

Designed with Safety in mind

• The Cups are color coded for safety to help insure correct fluid delivery – 5cc or 10cc.
• The Cups have a patented "anti suck" design to help prevent potential over delivery.
• The Cups have accurate delivery (5cc or 10cc) within specification.
• The Cup handles snap in place for security and are not to be detached after assembled.
• The handles are designed with a large surface area for easy patient grip.
• The Cup has a broad round base, not easy to tip over.

Ease of Handling

• The Cup assembly consists of three pieces that snap together and can only be assembled one way.
• Cups can be disassembled and washed, like other food service items, in an industrial washer
  (no valves, nipples, etc. that needs special hand washing).

Cost Effective

• "Before you thicken it, consider sipping it."
• Use of the Provale^® Cup generates significant cost savings when compared to prethickened liquids.

Clinical Benefit

Delivers a fixed amount of fluid which could potentially improve:

• Patient compliance regarding Small Swallows^® of fluid.
• Improved overall patient hydration.
• Patient independence and safety by delivering a fixed amount of fluid and anti suck feature.
• Relearning to drink utilizing a normal drinking motion.
• Good nose clearance and an angled channel which allows proper chin position.