One-Touch Automatic Can Opener | NDIS Arthritis Kitchen Aid

Regain confidence and capability in the kitchen with the Kitchen Mama One-Touch Automatic Can Opener. Classified as low cost assistive technology, this ergonomic device is specifically designed to support NDIS participants living with Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, tremors, or limited hand strength.

Standard manual can openers require significant grip strength and complex wrist rotation, often acting as a barrier to independent cooking. This device resolves that challenge with a fully automatic system. Simply place it on the can, press the button once, and watch it rotate 360° to remove the lid without any physical effort. Featuring a specialized side-cutting blade, it leaves a smooth, rounded edge on both the lid and the can, eliminating sharp hazards and making it safe for users with reduced sensation or fine motor control.

How This Device Supports NDIS Participants

• Joint Protection: Completely eliminates the torque and twisting motion required by manual openers, preserving joint health and reducing pain for participants with Rheumatoid Arthritis or Osteoarthritis.

• Enabling One-Handed Use: The "place and press" functionality requires no second hand to stabilize the jar or tool, making it ideal for participants with hemiplegia or upper limb amputations.

• Improving Kitchen Safety: By cutting along the side of the lid, it prevents the creation of jagged, sharp edges that are a common cause of kitchen injuries for users with reduced tactile sensation.

• Promoting Nutritional Independence: Removes the physical barrier to accessing tinned foods (vegetables, proteins, soups), empowering participants to prepare their own meals without relying on support workers.

Key Features & Benefits

• Effortless One-Touch Operation: Activates with a single button press and stops automatically once the cycle is complete, requiring zero manual labor.

• Safe-Edge Technology: The stainless steel blade cuts laterally, ensuring the lid and can edges are smooth to the touch, preventing cuts.

• Lightweight Design (250g): Weighing only 250g, it is easy to lift, position, and store, supporting users with muscle weakness or fatigue.

• Hygienic Lid Removal: The lid stays attached to the opener via a magnet (or simply lifts off without falling in), meaning the user never has to touch the food or the lid directly.

• Compact & Portable: Small enough (approx. 12cm) to fit in a cutlery drawer or travel bag, ensuring accessibility whether at home or away.

NDIS Funding Information

This item is classified as Low Cost Assistive Technology.

• Core - Consumables: 03_090000911_0103_1_1 (Low Cost AT - Personal Care/Safety)

We recommend consulting with your Occupational Therapist (OT) to ensure this kitchen aid aligns with your meal preparation goals.

Meticulous Specifications

• Product Type: Automatic Electric Can Opener

• Brand: Kitchen Mama

• Weight: 250 g

• Dimensions: 12 cm (L) x 7 cm (W) x 5 cm (H)

• Blade Material: Stainless Steel

• Cutting Style: Side-Cut (Smooth Edge)

• Operation: One-Touch Automatic

• Power Source: 4 x AA Batteries (Not Included)

• Colours: Available in Red or Green

Package Includes

• 1 x One-Touch Automatic Can Opener (Selected Colour)

• 1 x User Instruction Manual