Flatware: Left Offset Spork
Product Overview
- Designed for left-handed users
- Offset design is perfect for individuals with a limited range of motion in their hands or wrists
- Grip-easy handle provides better control over the utensil and helps users to eat independently
- Lightweight plastic handle makes the utensil easier to hold
- Features a fork and a spoon all in one utensil
- Quantity
- 1/Each
- Shipping Weight
- 1 lb.
- Length
- 7 1/2 Inches
- Handle Length
- 4 1/2 Inches
- Color
- Silver
- Construction
- 2-Piece
- Features
- Adaptive Utensil Dishwasher Safe
- Handle Color
- Gray
- Handle Material
- Plastic
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Stainless Steel Type
- 18/8
- Type
- Adaptive Sporks
- Weight
- Extra Heavy
Richardson Products Inc. 847102001692 Details
Allow for autonomy in your assisted living facility, nursing home, or hospital with this Richardson Products Inc. left offset 7 1/2" adaptive spork. This 7 1/2" long spork is made with durable yet Richardson Products Inc. lightweight stainless steel. It is permanently attached to a 4 1/2" grey plastic handle that does not add any extra weight, making it easier to pick up and hold over the course of a meal. The Richardson Products Inc. left offset design of this spork is ideal for left-handed individuals with limited hand or wrist motion, such as those with Parkinson's, arthritis, carpal tunnel, or hand tremors.
This spork boasts a mirror polished finish. It is both a fork and a spoon all in one utensil, making it perfect when serving a variety of foods, from soup or cereal to pasta or salad in your facility. By having a grip-easy design, this utensil requires less gripping power than traditional flatware, and since the handle has a plastic coating it is also easier for patients to maintain their grip when tremors or spasms do occur. Plus, it is dishwasher safe up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit for quick and easy cleanup. This spoon is made to improve dexterity and control while providing users with added independence, making mealtimes easier for both staff and residents.
Overall Dimensions:
Length: 7 1/2"
Handle Length: 4 1/2"
Because this item is not stocked in our warehouse, processing, transit times and stock availability will vary. If you need your items by a certain date, please contact us prior to placing your order. Expedited shipping availability may vary. We cannot guarantee that this item can be cancelled off of the order or returned once it is placed.
Customer questions about this product
What are the different weights for Flatware?
- Forged flatware is the thickest and strongest as it's made from a single piece of thick stainless steel and is extremely durable to withstand any commercial environment.
- Extra-heavy weight flatware is a premium grade and exudes a level of quality for finer establishments, feels sturdy, and is difficult to bend. It is made from either 18/0, 18/8, or 18/10 stainless steel.
- Heavy Weight Flatware is more durable than medium, and makes for a nice presentation for fast-casual or mid-level eateries.
- The lightest option is Medium Weight Flatware, also called economy weight, and is commonly sought after by the value-minded customer.
Dishwasher Safe
This item can safely be cleaned in a commercial dishwasher.