No, no, no. The device in question is a shallow dish (for the Hosts), with a small cup in the center (for the Precious Blood.) The PRIEST holds it so he can distribute communion by intinction (dipping the Host into the Precious Blood) without having to juggle a chalice as well.I thought this was not allowed because it is self communicating?
The communicants NEVER touch the vessels and only the priest touches the host with his fingers.
Hope this clears things up.