Description
The ENFit Corflo Ultra Nasogastric/Nasointestinal Feeding Tube by Avanos Medical is designed to meet the diverse needs of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients requiring enteral nutrition. This specialized tube provides a reliable solution for both intermittent and continuous feeding via the nasogastric or nasoenteric route.
Key Features
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Connector Options: The tube is equipped with ENFit® connectors to enhance safety by preventing misconnections. Additional options include a Universal Connector and an ANTI-IV* Connector, ensuring compatibility while preventing accidental IV connections.
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Tube Variants: Available in both weighted and non-weighted forms, with or without a stylet. The stylet is designed for easy removal, featuring a flow-through, braided structure.
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Material and Visibility: Made from soft, pliable polyurethane, the tube is radiopaque, allowing for clear X-ray visualization. This feature is available either throughout the entire tube or as a radiopaque stripe.
Design and Usability
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Color and Markings: The tube's primary yellow color is complemented by purple caps with easy-grip ridges. Centimeter markings along the tube aid in accurate placement and migration checks.
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Tip Design: Features an anti-clog exit port significantly larger than the internal diameter to minimize clogging. Select models include a water-activated lubricated tip and a bowed tip bolus.
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MRI Compatibility: The tube is MRI safe with the stylet removed, suitable for MRI environments up to 3 TESLA.
Additional Benefits
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Compatibility: Compatible with the CORTRAK Enteral Access System (EAS), enhancing placement accuracy.
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Packaging: Sterile packaging with 10 tubes per case, with some configurations available individually.
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Ergonomic Design: Ensures patient comfort with a smooth shape and a clear Y access port for visual inspection and cleanliness.
Usage and Maintenance
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Intended for Prescription Use: Suitable for patients unable to take nutrition orally, applicable in both short-term and long-term feeding scenarios in hospital or clinical settings.
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Maintenance Guidelines: Includes clear instructions for placement checks, stylet removal before MRI procedures, and maintaining cleanliness through visual inspection of connections.
The ENFit Corflo Ultra Feeding Tube stands out as a comprehensive, safety-oriented solution for healthcare providers, ensuring effective and comfortable enteral feeding across various patient populations.