A right angle utensil pocket with a tan leather backing and a curved metal strap forming the pocket.

Right Angle Utensil Pocket Eating and Writing Aid

by North Coast Medical

$53.58, see price history

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Setup with instructions The pocket itself is simple, but it only works when paired with another adaptive device like a universal cuff. A family member can set it up with written or video instructions in about half an hour. It helps to check that the position feels comfortable for the person using it.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

This pocket holds a pen, pencil, or utensil handle upright at a 90-degree angle to the palm, which helps with eating and writing when grip is limited. It fits on either the right or left side and slides side to side while staying at a right angle. It's made to work with other adaptive devices such as a universal cuff, so think of it as one piece of a setup rather than a standalone tool. People who have limited hand movement, including those with arthritis, hand injuries, or hand amputations, may use it this way.

Getting it

Try before you buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

Where to get it

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$53.58

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$53.58
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Attach the pocket to your cuff or other adaptive device, on either the right or left side, so the opening sits at a right angle to the palm.
    2. Slide the handle of a utensil, pen, or pencil into the pocket and try a few strokes or bites to check the angle and comfort.
    3. Adjust the position and try it with the tasks you do most. Plan on about 30 minutes to get a good fit.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Rehabmart — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 21, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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