FMFPAX Manual Blister Pill Remover User Manual: Setup, Operation & Cleaning

This English user manual covers the FMFPAX Manual Blister Pill Remover, a bench-top tool that pushes tablets and capsules out of blister packs into a collection tray. It explains the specifications, main components, handle adjustment, gap setting, feeding direction for each pill row, pill removal, cleaning, and the packing list.

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On this page: Specifications · Main components · Handle adjustment · Operating instructions · Cleaning · Packing list · FAQ

Specifications

FMFPAX Manual Blister Pill Remover specifications stated in the manual
Item Specification
Brand FMFPAX
Product name Manual Blister Pill Remover
Applicable products All tablets and capsules in blister packs, except blister packs with a staggered or offset pill layout
Overall dimensions 24 × 16.5 × 23 cm (approx. 9.4 × 6.5 × 9.1 in)

Main Components

The pill remover has three main parts: the hand press (a roller with an adjustable handle), the operating table on which the blister pack is placed, and the large collection tray that catches the removed pills.

FMFPAX manual blister pill remover main components: hand press, operating table and large collection tray

Handle Adjustment

The pill remover is shipped fully assembled and is ready to use straight out of the box. The handle position can be rotated to the left or right to suit your working habits.

  1. Press and hold the screw on top of the lever with your finger.
  2. Lift the lever up.
  3. Turn the lever to the desired position, then release it.

Adjusting the blister pill remover handle: press and hold the screw on top of the lever, then lift and turn the lever

Operating Instructions

The gap of the operating table is set with the adjustment knob at the front of the machine, next to the collection tray.

Adjustment knob that sets the operating table gap on the manual blister pill remover

Step 1: Adjust the Gap

Turn the adjustment knob to set the gap of the operating table according to the size of the pills in the blister pack. Make sure the gap is slightly larger than the pills.

Operating table gap set slightly larger than the pills in the blister pack row

Step 2: Choose the Feeding Direction

  • Outer rows: insert the blister pack into the operating table in the direction shown by the arrow to remove the pills in the two outer rows.
  • Middle row: place the blister pack on the operating table as shown in the second photo to remove the pills in the middle row.

Feeding direction for the outer pill rows of a blister pack into the operating table

Placing a blister pack on the operating table to remove the middle pill row

Step 3: Remove the Pills

Hold the handle, press down firmly and roll the hand press back and forth over the blister pack. The pills are pushed out and drop into the collection tray.

Pressing and rolling the hand press over a blister pack to push pills into the collection tray

Step 4: Hold the Blister Pack in the Blister Slot

The operating table has a blister slot. During use, insert one aluminum-foil edge of the blister pack into the slot to hold the pack firmly in place.

Blister slot that holds one aluminum-foil edge of the blister pack in place

Regular Cleaning

With long-term use, dust and medicine powder build up on the machine and the collection tray, so clean them regularly.

Note: clean with alcohol wipes only.

Packing List

Items included in the package
No. Item Qty
1 FMFPAX manual blister pill remover 1 unit
2 Collection tray 1 pc
3 User manual 1 copy

Manual Blister Pill Remover FAQ

Which blister packs can the pill remover process?

It works with all tablets and capsules in blister packs, except blister packs with a staggered or offset pill layout.

Does the pill remover need to be assembled?

No. It is shipped fully assembled and is ready to use straight out of the box.

How do I set the gap for different pill sizes?

Turn the adjustment knob until the gap of the operating table is slightly larger than the pills in the blister pack.

How do I remove the pills in the middle row?

The outer rows are fed into the operating table in the direction of the arrow. For the middle row, place the blister pack on the operating table as shown in the Step 2 photo, then roll the hand press over it.

How should the machine be cleaned?

Clean the machine and the collection tray regularly to remove dust and medicine powder, using alcohol wipes only.

Can the handle be moved for left- or right-hand use?

Yes. Press and hold the screw on top of the lever, lift the lever, turn it to the left or right, then release it.

Product and Support

View the FMFPAX Manual Blister Pill Remover product page. For questions about this machine, email sales@fmfpack.com.