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MedReady Automated Monitored Medication Dispenser
- Large 1/2" L.E.D. displays the time and aids in setting alarms.
- MedReady holds 28 doses of dry medication such as pills or capsules.
-4 Doses a day for 7 days
-3 Doses a day for 9 days
-2 Doses a day for 14 days
-1 Dose a day for 28 days
- "Time for medicine” alarm beeps 5 seconds on, 1 second off continuously until the medication door is slid open and the “off” position is activated.
- Audible alarm and flashing light can be set up to 4 times a day.
- Alarm sounds and light flashes for (up to) 30 minutes when dosage is due.
- Remote Monitoring: Simply plug the added telephone cable connector from the MedReady unit to the phone line.
- If dose not taken, the unit calls up to three (3) phone numbers, leaving an automated message and sends an e-mail or text to your contact list.
- Caregiver accesses secure web site to review medication compliance.
- A record of the medication compliance and/or non-compliance is available on the medready.net web site.
- Only the most recent medication dose is available. Pill tray rotates to the next dose when the next audible alarm sounds. If a patient misses a dose, the pill dispenser denies access to the missed dose.
- Pill compartments are designed to fit adult fingers and “ramped” for easy removal of medication.
- MedReady has a 48 hour rechargeable battery back-up for travel or power failures.
- “OFF” feature for long term disabling of the dispenser.
- “Early dosage” feature allows taking dosage with client.
- Get an optional extra pill tray with a clear plastic lid. Have your pharmacist preload the additional tray for your convenience.
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MedReady Automated Monitored Medication Dispenser
Medready is designed to aid persons who take medications on a scheduled basis. The Automated Medication Dispenser is designed to alert the user, with alarm at the time medications need to be taken. The unit is lockable to deter inadvertant overdosing. The unit has twenty-eight compartments to hold medication and can be programmed to deliver up to four doses a day. The unit rotates and, at the pre-set times, the alarm rings and a door can be opened to access the appropriate medications. By opening the door to access the medication, the alarm is silenced. With proper use, users can adhere to the medication schedule that maintains their health.
The MedReady Automated Medication Dispenser is a timed-alarm system that provides scheduled medication dosages automatically. The dispenser operates by microchip technology. Setting of the timers and alarms is as easy as setting a digital clock. Medready stores medication under lock and key, making the dispenser tamper-resistant. The MedReady dispenser holds up to seven days of four times a day dosing and costs less than similar devices. Gain more independence and feel better with the easy-to-use automated medication dispenser by MedReady.
- Disabling alarm requires the medication door to be slid open.
- Audible alarm is 90dB, 2800-3000Hz, similar to a microwave oven’s alarm.
- Alarm in pill dispenser is as easy to set as a digital clock.
- Medication is under lock and key.
- Compartment divisions keep medications in place even if the unit is turned upside down.
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MedReady Automated Monitored Medication Dispenser
Checking the Battery
- The battery compartment lid is located on the underside of the unit. Open the lid by sliding the tab back and lifting the lid after the tab clears the stop. Plug the batter in. Notice the design of the plug allows it to enter in only one direction. Make sure it is securely plugged in.
- Now plug the AC adapter into the unit and connect to an electrical outlet.
- Unplug the AC adapter, Only the colon will be visible in the display and it will be flashing. This verifies the battery is operational in case of a power outage.
- Plug the AC adapter back in and replace the batter compartment lid
Loading Medication
- To open, first use the key to unlock the lid. Note; the key cannot be removed in the unlocked position. Next, rotate the lid counterclockwise slightly and easily lift the lid off. With the AC adapter plugged into both your electrical wall socket and the unit, press the ALARM TEST button. This will cause the tray to rotate and the alarm to sound. Slide the "T" bar forward to the "X" to stop the alarm from sounding.
- The medication for each dosage should be placed in 28 of the 29 cups on the removable tray. Leave the first cup empty to serve as the marker and first cup that appears at the dispensing bay when MedReady is activated. To conform to any regimen, a different combination of medications may be placed in each cup. The medication should be distributed in a counterclockwise direction since the tray rotates clockwise. Using the included filling ring makes this easier!
- In some cases the tray may be filled with medication when it is removed from the unit. After following the instruction in step B above, place the tray with empty cut to the right of the "T" bar. Press the test button to ensure the blank is in the displayed position and again slide the "T" bar forward to the "X" position to stop the alarm from sounding. Sometimes it may be necessary to repeat this operation until the empty cup is in the dispensing bay position. When you put the lid back on, the empty cup should be showing when the slide is moved.
Setting Time of Day
- Set the time of day by pressing and holding down the TIME button with one finger while another finger presses the HOUR button until it advances to the correct hour.
- Continue to hold the TIME button down while you advance the minutes with the MIN button.
- Keep the TIME button down while you press AM-PM to select the time of day.
- A PM hour is shown by the single bright dot to the upper right of the clock. AM hour is identified when the bright dot is off. The clock's time is set as soon as the TIME button is released.
Setting Dispensing Time
- Setting the alarm is very similar to setting the clock. If one or more of the medications is to be taken at different times in a 24-hour period, you will need to use more than one alarm. To set the first of four alarms, press and hold down the alarm 1 button. Keep the alarm 1 button down while another finger advances first the HOUR and the MIN buttons.
- Press AM-PM to set an AM or PM time.
- Repeat these steps for setting alarms 2 through 4 for the next three deliveries of oral medication if needed. You can review your dispensing times by pressing the individual alarm buttons. Remember: an alarm is set when the light above the alarm button in on. Press the alarm button to set/unset an alarm. For instance, if you have a two-times-a-day regimen, you should see two lights on above the alarm buttons.
Setting Alarm Length
- Press and hold alarm test button...Current alarm time will display
- While holding alarm test key, press minute button to scroll through 4 optional alarm length settings (30, 45, 60, or 250 minutes)
- Release minute button when desired time is reached
Locking the Lid
After the clock and dispensing times are set and the medications are organized in their cups, replace the lid over the tray and rotate it slightly counterclockwise to latch. Use the key to lock the lid in place.
Important Points
Power Supply...You should use the AC wall power supply whenever you can. The back-up batteries should only be used during short-term traveling less than 72 hours. When you get to your destination, please use the AC wall socket plug to power the unit. When under battery power, only the colon will be displayed by the clock.
Checking the Alarm
Troubleshooting the Unit
The alarm will not shut off...The white bar was down when the top was put on. Take the top off and slide the white bar up. Replace the top on the unit with the door closed.
The alarm(s) do not work. The alarm light(s) are not on...The alarms were not properly activated. Take the top off. Press the alarm button to turn the light on. Replace the top with the door closed and the white bar up.
For those with hearing difficulties, Medready has developed a unit with a flashing light to alert the patient that it is time for a scheduled dose.
There is also a unit designed for those with difficulty hearing a regular alarm but able to hear a low frequency alarm. This unit can be combined with the flashing light as a double alert.
Medready has made it easy for a caregiver to monitor a patient's medication compliance by attaching a unit to a website via common telephone connection which will list the times medication was taken. If the medication is not taken, the caregiver can be alerted by telephone or computer. If the caregiver chooses, other individuals can be notified if the caregiver is unavailable. The monitored units also come with flashing lights or low frequency alarms as options.
MedReady is dedicated to providing world-class support for their automated medication dispensers. Product support can be reached by e-mail at support@medready.net or by dialing 310 328-7557.
Important Notes
To initiate recognition of the MedReady unit to the monitor unit, put the monitor unit in a learn mode and then, immediately press and hold Alarm 1 and then press Alarm 2 on the MedReady unit. Both MedReady buttons should be held until you get the proper signal from the monitor. This time should be about 4 seconds. The unit is now ready to monitor the medication compliance of the individual.
WARNING
NITROGLYCERINE SHOULD NOT GO IN THE DEVICE
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
PLEASE KEEP DEVISE CLEAN
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In what time increments can I set the alarm on my medready unit?
Programmable alarm sounds for 30, 45, 60, or 250 minutes, as user selects.
How long after alarming can I access the current medicine cup?
Only the most recent medication dose is available. Pill tray rotates to the next dose when the next audible alarm sounds. If a patient misses a dose, the pill dispenser denies access to the second dose.
Can I disable the audible alarm?
Disabling alarm requires the medication door to be slid open
How loud is the audible alarm? How long does it sound?
Powerful Alarm sounds similar in tone and volume to a beeping microwave alarm but alarms on for 5 seconds and off for one second until disabled. Audible Alarm is 90dB, 2800-3000 Hz. (1500LF is approximately 400 Hz).
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