Description

The ENFit Corflo Ultra Lite with Stylet, crafted by Avanos Medical, is a specialized nasogastric/nasointestinal feeding tube designed to enhance patient care in enteral feeding. Suitable for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, this device supports both intermittent and continuous feeding needs through the nasogastric or nasoenteric route.

Key Features

• ENFit Connector: Enhances patient safety by preventing misconnections and ensuring compatibility with ENFit syringes.
• Stylet Inclusion: Features a braided or flow-through stylet for guided placement and easy removal.
• Anti-Clog Port: The patented anti-clog exit port significantly reduces clogging risks, promoting uninterrupted feeding.

Visibility and Monitoring

The tube's radiopaque nature allows for clear X-ray visualization, with some models offering a radiopaque stripe. Accurate placement and migration monitoring are facilitated by centimeter and inch markings along the tube.

Material and Comfort

Constructed from clear, soft, and durable polyurethane, the tube is latex-free and optically clear for visual inspection. A water-activated lubrication coating eases insertion, enhancing patient comfort.

Design and Safety

Color-coded features include typically yellow tubes with some models having purple caps for secure connections. The stylet is MRI safe when removed, compatible with MRI settings up to 3 TESLA.

Additional Features

Some models include a Y-port for secondary attachment and flushing, along with a catheter tip adaptor and flushing port cap for secure connections and sanitation. Compatibility with the CORTRAK Enteral Access System and Cortrak 2 EAS further enhances its functionality.

Available Configurations

• French Sizes: 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 Fr
• Tube Lengths: 15, 22, 36, 43, 55 inches
• Weighted/Non-Weighted Tips: Options ranging from non-weighted to various weighted tips
• Sterility Options: Available in both sterile and non-sterile versions

Usage and Maintenance

The ENFit Corflo Ultra Lite with Stylet is intended for single-use, requiring disposal after use according to clinical protocols. It is a prescription-required device, emphasizing professional clinical use for safe and effective patient care.