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Item Details

Range of Mouth Sticks and Head Pointers

ILC Reference NO 62:12:001
Item sourced from ILC VIC database

Factors to Consider
The pointer section does not interrupt field of vision and does not interfere with full view of the face.
Adjustability of Head Pointer allows for growth, changing head size or multiple users.
Use of a headpointer requires the user to control head and neck movement and to perform these movements repetitively to access eg a computer keyboard. Using muscles in the neck for prolonged periods for precision tasks like typing can result in fatigue and strain in the neck and sometimes also the upper body.
When using a headpointer it is important that the user is well supported in chair or wheelchair to reduce further strain on the body.
The device being accessed needs to be fixed in a position that allows the person to reach all keys or controls with minimal effort. The most frequently used keys or controls should be positioned where the user has greatest control.
Sensitivity of the keyboard or controls may need to be adjusted for some users to reduce accidental activations.
A keyguard may assist some users to target keys more accurately.
The size of target keys or controls needs to be assessed for individual needs to ensure ease of access using the pointer.

Short Description
This range of mouth and head pointers/sticks includes a wand mouth stick, a vertical pincher mouth stick, a clamp-on mouth stick, a vacuum wand, a telescopic page turner/typing wand, a bendable page turner/typing wand, a bendable telescopic page turner/typing wand. An adjustable head pointer and a custom fit dental impression mouth stick are also available. Replaceable mouth piece sleeves can also be provided.

More Details
Model Details
Wand Mouthstick
The wand stick is constructed with an aluminium shaft, a mouthpiece covered in a thermoplastic rubber sleeve, and a rubber tip.
The shaft can be ordered in a number of lengths and can not be bent.
Is designed to be used as a typing stick and page turner.

Vertical Pincher Mouthstick
The Pincher Mouthstick is made of an aluminium shaft, a mouthpiece covered in a thermoplastic rubber sleeve, and a plastic pincher clamp at the distal end.
A fine rod which runs inside the aluminium shaft controls the plastic clamp. The end of the rod is positioned between the two lengths of the mouthpiece and is covered by a plastic tip. By pushing the end of the rod with their tongue the user opens the pincher clamp at the end of the mouthpiece. To close the clamp the user releases the rod.
Tension is applied to the clamp via a rubber band.

Clamp-on Mouthstick
The Clamp-on Mouthstick is made up of an aluminium shaft, a thermoplastic rubber sleeve covered mouthpiece and a plastic circular clamp at the distal end.
The clamp is designed to firmly hold utensils like paint brushes, pencils, pens etc.
The clamp is screwed to fix a utensil on.

Vacuum Wand Mouthstick
The Vacuum Wand Mouthstick is made up of an aluminium shaft, a plastic mouthpiece and a rubber suction cup end.
Is provided with two interchangeable rubber ends. One is 16mm in diameter and the other is 25mm.
The rubber ends have openings allowing the user to hold light and flat objects by sucking throught the mouthstick.

Telescopic Pageturner / Typing Wand
The Telescopic Pageturner / Typing Wand is adjustable in length. To adjust the length a cap screw must be loosened.
Is made of an aluminium shaft, a thermoplastic rubber sleeve covered mouthpiece and a rubber tip at its distal end.
Replacement sleeves and tips are provided.

Bendable Pageturner / Typing Wand
Is made of an aluminium shaft, a mouthpiece covered with a thermoplastic rubber sleeve and rubber tip at its distal end. The distal third is covered in a protective plastic sheath, as this is where bends are generally required.
Firm hand pressure is required to bend and reposition.
Replacement sleeves and tips are provided.

Bendable Telescopic Pageturner / Typing Wand
Is made of an aluminium shaft, a mouthpiece covered with a thermoplastic rubber sleeve and rubber tip at its distal end. The distal third is covered in a protective plastic sheath, as this is where bends are generally required.
Is adjustable in length. To adjust the length a cap screw must be loosened.
Firm hand pressure is required to bend and reposition.

Head Pointer
Designed to allow the pointer to be situated between the jaw and chin and therefore not impede on the user's field of vision.
Provides several adjustment settings to allow comfortable fitting and use to a variety of users.

Custom Fit Dental Impression Mouthstick
Constructed of food safe thermoplastic, a graphite shaft and a soft rubber tip.
Modelled by heating in boiling water, cooled slightly and then bitten firmly.
Shaft can be cut with a hacksaw to adjust length.
Can be remodelled by reheating.

Safety and Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.

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 on what standards the equipment may need to meet, see www.ilcaustralia.org/explanationofstandards.

Models
Bendable Pageturner
Bendable Telescopic Pageturner / Typing Wand
Clamp-on Mouthstick
Head Pointer - Adult
Head Pointer - Child
Telescopic Pageturner / Typing Wand
Vacuum Wand
Vertical Pincher Mouthstick
Wand Mouthstick

Dimensions
Bendable Pageturner
Overall Length.................................... 410 mm
Weight (gms)...................................... 28 g

Bendable Telescopic Pageturner / Typing Wand
Overall Length.................................... From 290 mm to 430 mm
Weight (gms)...................................... 43 g

Clamp-on Mouthstick
Overall Length.................................... From 250 mm to 310 mm
Weight (gms)...................................... 43 g

Head Pointer - Adult
Overall Length.................................... 500 mm
Weight (gms)...................................... 340 g

Head Pointer - Child
Overall Length.................................... 410 mm
Weight (gms)...................................... 340 g

Telescopic Pageturner / Typing Wand
Overall Length.................................... From 310 mm to 480 mm
Weight (gms)...................................... 28 g

Vacuum Wand
Overall Length.................................... 460 mm
Weight (gms)...................................... 20 g

Vertical Pincher Mouthstick
Overall Length.................................... From 410 mm to 460 mm
Weight (gms)...................................... 43 g

Wand Mouthstick
Overall Length.................................... From 360 mm to 510 mm
Weight (gms)...................................... 28 g

Place Of Manufacture
North Coast Medical (USA)

Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
ORTHOCARE PTY LTD ,   ANDREWS, QLD
ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC CENTRE (OPC) PTY LTD,   PORT MELBOURNE, VIC

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