Grafco 5712M Operation Instructions

Info: The most current version of these instructions can be found online at
WARNING: Important! Read and understand these instructions before using the 5712M Metal
Pill Crusher. If you do not understand any part of these instructions, contact a healthcare
professional for direction in the use of this product. If the Pill Crusher is not properly
assembled and operated, personal injury and / or damage to the Pill Crusher could result.
WARNING: If components are damaged or missing, contact your dealer immediately. DO
NOT use substitute parts. Use only Grafco replacement parts. Non-Grafco replacement
parts could cause personal injury and / or damage to the Pill Crusher.
WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or injury
caused by improper installation or use of this product.

Intended Use

The 5712M Pill Crusher pulverizes tablets. The Pill Crusher is not made with natural rubber latex.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (SEE PICTURE ABOVE)
1. Place pill between two
WARNING: DO NOT use plastic soufflé cups — they could leave plastic slivers in the
medication.
2. Pull handles together with only enough pressure to crush the pill.
3. After the initial crush, pull the handles together lightly while revolving the cups. The combined
motion will reduce the pill to a consistency similar to that of granulated sugar.
Info: Handle pressure required will vary depending on the hardness of the pill. Soft tablets
will require less pressure than hard tablets. Too much pressure will re-compact the pill to
water form.

MAINTENANCE / CLEANING

Clean the Pill Crusher as needed with a low-level hospital grade disinfectant.
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5712M METAL PILL CRUSHER:
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
5712M Metal Pill Crusher
3 / oz paper soufflé cups in Pill Crusher cavity as shown above.
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upper handle
lower handle
3 / oz soufflé cups
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