1700 Medication Dispenser, with Flashing Light (1700FL)
$159.00
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MedReady 1700FL Package – Dependable, Secure Medication Dispenser
The MedReady 1700FL Automated Medication Dispenser Package is designed to simplify and secure medication management for individuals seeking a straightforward solution. With its flexible dosing schedule, secure access, and easy-to-use features, the MedReady 1700FL helps users maintain independence and peace of mind.
Flexible Dosing Options – Holds up to 28 doses, dispensing one to four times daily.Audible & Visual Alerts – Low-frequency alarm and flashing light for dose reminders.User-Friendly Access – Sloped exit ramp for easy retrieval, ideal for dexterity issues.Reliable Power Backup – AC adapter with a rechargeable battery for up to 72 hours of backup.Secure & Tamper-Resistant – Locking lid with one-dose access to prevent overdosing.
The MedReady 1700FL dispenser accommodates up to 28 doses of medication and can dispense between one and four times per day, allowing for flexible scheduling. Each compartment can hold up to nine M&M-sized pills, ensuring ample space for most daily medications.
When it’s time for a dose, a low-frequency alarm and flashing light signal the user for up to 30 minutes (adjustable). To access the medication, the user slides the med door forward, which stops the alarm and reveals the current dose.
Medications are dispensed via a sloped exit ramp, making pill retrieval easy and convenient, especially for users with dexterity issues. The med door may be left open or closed after a dose, and it automatically resets, ready for the next scheduled dose.
The device runs on an AC adapter that trickle-charges the rechargeable battery, allowing for continued operation even during a power outage. When unplugged, the backup battery provides up to 72 hours of uninterrupted dispensing.
The MedReady 1700FL’s locking lid ensures that medication is safe and accessible only when it’s time for a dose. Only one dose is available at a time, reducing the risk of tampering or accidental overdose. This non-monitored model does not connect to a network, providing privacy for users who do not need caregiver alerts. For those requiring monitoring, advanced MedReady models with connectivity are available.
The MedReady 1700FL Package is a reliable, straightforward option for individuals looking to manage their medication independently while ensuring safety and ease of use.
The device is manufactured in Torrance California and proudly made in the USA and is fully serviceable here if needed.
Many customers choose to purchase 1 or more accessories such as a Combo Tray and Cover for Pre-Filling (5310).
Includes:
MedReady 1700FL Medication Dispenser for organized daily dosesAC Adapter to ensure continuous powerRechargeable Battery for backup during power interruptions28-Compartment Medication Tray for flexible dosing optionsBlue Locking Lid with Two Keys for tamper-resistant security
MedReady Top
MedReady top view. Medication is under lock and key. Tamper resistant and only one dose is available at any one time.
MedReady Profile
Medready is designed to sit on a flat surface and has sticky feet to prevent it from sliding around when accessing medication.
MedReady Retail Box
The 1700FL comes with a visual red LED that flashes in conjunction with the audible alert. The Flashing Light and the Audible alert can be disabled independently.
MedReady Contents
MedReady comes complete with everything you need to get started dispensing medication.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 14.5 x 12 x 3.5 inches; 3.02 Pounds
Item model number : BD1982
Batteries : 4 AA batteries required. (included)
Date First Available : September 19, 2013
Manufacturer : MedReady Inc
ASIN : B00FK9A6PA
Best Sellers Rank: #136,152 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household) #857 in Personal Pill Organizers
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Holds up to 28 doses
Compartment holds up to 9 pills
Includes AC adapter
Includes rechargeable battery
Natalie Hall –
Perfect solution
This has worked well for my MIL to ensure her morning medication is taken at the correct time and in the correct dose. She has become very forgetful and had become unreliable about her medication, sometimes omitting a dose, sometimes taking an extra. At assisted living the cost for the facility to supervise her medication (she only takes one pill a day), would be close to $1000/month. So this medication dispenser, which I previously thought was pricey, is a bargain. It is easy to set up and easy to use safely and accurately. It is a great solution for us.
Steve –
This thing works very well. It really fills a need.
I have an older relative who is in the early stages of Alzheimers disease, and he is so forgetful, he could never remember to take his pills. This machine works great for him. He has used it for two or three years, and with the help of this Medready machine, he now takes his pills about 90% of the time. He takes pills twice daily, which means I can load up this Medready with 14 days of pills. Initially, he was resistant to using it, because he claimed he never forgot to take his pills (so how come a 30-day supply of pills would last 8 weeks?) But once he started using this machine, he began to like it. The Medready comes with some instructions for how to get someone accustomed to using it. They suggest that when you first start using this, you telephone your relative at the exact time of day the machine is set to dispense the pills. That was good advice, and worked for us. After using the machine for a couple of weeks, he said what a great machine it is. Okay, so fast forward two or three years. I recently visited this older relative one morning, and I saw that the Medready machine was missing from his apartment. Apparently he had gotten confused, and tossed it into the dumpster. This happened twice over a period of several weeks. So after buying a replacement Medready machine, I drilled holes in the base of the machine, and I bolted it to my relative’s dining room table. Now he can’t remove it, and for the past month he has once again been taking his pills just fine.Let me comment on some of the other reviews I have seen here. Some people have pointed out that this machine is a Godsend because it has enabled their older relative to continue living independently. That is certainly the case with me, too. I wish we’d had these things 20 years ago, when my mother was still alive, and was suffering from dementia.Secondly, the caregiver (or whoever fills the machine) must take the time to thoroughly READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. From some of the comments, it seems clear that some people never set up their machine properly when they first got it. Yes, I agree that the instructions are not the best. Medready should probably take another look and see if the instructions can be improved. But I am no Einstein, and I was able to figure them out. When you first get this thing, plan to take a couple of hours to read everything, look at the pictures provided, and set it up, and play around with it. You can set the alarms up to four times per day, at whatever times you decide. My model comes with an audible alarm and a flashing alarm light. But I actually have the audible alarm turned off, because just the sound of the machine activating is fairly loud by itself, and I knew my older relative would be irritated by any alarm. Every patient is different, and you will have to decide what will work best for your situation, but I like having the option to activate or de-activate the alarms. (The machine makes sort of a loud clicking sound when it activates, even with the audible alarm turned off. I do wish the flashing light was more obvious though.)
S. S. –
Look up several YouTube videos before trying to set it up
Works well once it’s set up. The instructions for set up are somewhat difficult to follow because the pictures are limited and only show a few details. I tried the YouTube video recommended and it was simply someone reading the same set up directions – no help at all! Finally, I found a video of an elder care worker who actually demonstrated setting the product up. Then, with only a couple of missteps, I completed the task. For a product costing over $150, the manufacturers should do better.
Debbie –
A Solution for Loved Ones
My 86 year old mother (with beginning memory problems) has been 100% successful for the past 4 weeks with this dispenser.MedReady has a bit of a learning curve.1-We don’t use the sound alarm. Sounds like a fire alarm buzzer and there’s no volume control.2-The rotating pill tray makes a loud sound. She’s used to it now.3- I set the light alert to blink for 2 hours. Note:The pills are still available until the next scheduled dose rotates.3- She had to learn to push the pill cover ALL the way open to deactivate the light alert. When caregivers add pills, make sure the alarm alert lever is pushed back before locking the lid. If it isn’t, the alarm won’t flash.4- She uses a small soup bowl to dump her pills into.5. She was worried that it wouldn’t work. Even tried to break into it. She felt better when we had a back up plan… an old pill tray with 4 days of pills. (only my siblings and I know the location)6-As in the instructions, I was with her for the first 3 days..either in person, or on the phone when it was pill time.Great product! No more missed doses, mixed up days, overdoses. Highly recommend this.
Gail White –
This thing is awesome. My sister loves it so she doesn’t have to remember if or when she took her medication. The alarm is adjustable so you can choose how long that (very loud beep) continues. If she misses one dose, the machine moves to the next position and she cannot overdose. Very easy to use.I wish it came with cards to mark the slots for two times a day, not just three and four doses per day. It’s not a deal breaker by any means, I just labeled it with a market myself. Going to get an extra one so I can swap the trays out and not have to load them in front of her. Well done Med-ready!!!