Description

The ENFIT Enteral Feeding Single Use Syringe is meticulously designed for the safe and precise administration of enteral feeds, medications, and water flushes. Its specialized use spans across neonatal, paediatric, and adult patients, making it an essential tool in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and homecare settings.

Key Features

• ENFit Compliance: Each syringe is equipped with ENFit connectors, adhering to ISO 80369-3 standards. This design prevents misconnections with non-enteral systems, such as intravenous or Luer connections, ensuring patient safety.

• Single Use and Sterility: Intended for single use, each syringe is sterile and individually packaged, promoting hygienic practices in enteral feeding procedures.

• Distinctive Purple Color: The purple hue distinguishes it from other medical devices, aligning with standard practices for enteral device identification.

• Clear Measurement Markings: Graduated markings provide precise dosing and measurement, crucial for accurate administration.

• Construction and Material Safety: The syringe features a three-piece construction with a barrel, plunger, and silicone gasket. It is free from DEHP, latex, and PVC, ensuring compatibility with various medical needs.

Specialized Design

• Low Dose Tip Variants: Available in 1ml and 2.5ml sizes, the low dose tip design enhances dose accuracy, particularly beneficial in neonatal and paediatric care.

• Secure Locking Mechanism: A quarter-turn connection offers secure attachment and detachment, preventing misconnections. The ENFit connector design ensures compatibility exclusively with enteral feeding systems, such as extension sets, PEG tubes, and NG tubes.

Available Sizes

The syringes are available in a range of sizes to accommodate various needs:

• 1ml (low dose)
• 2.5ml (low dose)
• 5ml
• 10ml
• 20ml
• 30ml
• 60ml
• 100ml

Usage and Handling

These syringes are versatile, suitable for:

• Enteral feeding (bolus or intermittent)
• Medication administration via feeding tube
• Water flushes
• Aspirating feeding tubes
• Measuring gastric residual volume

For optimal performance, each syringe should be discarded after use. Proper storage in a clean, dry environment is recommended. If a syringe is dropped, damaged, or if the markings become unclear, it should be discarded immediately.

Safety and Compliance

The ENFIT Enteral Feeding Single Use Syringe complies with ISO 80369-3 standards, designed to minimize dosing errors and reduce the risk of misconnections with other medical devices. It should be used under medical supervision and in accordance with relevant agency policies, ensuring safe and effective enteral feeding management.