Description

The ENFit Enteral Syringe Reusable by Medicina is a specialized medical device crafted for the precise administration of enteral feeds, water, and medications through an enteral feeding tube. Designed for both home and healthcare environments, this syringe is intended for repeated use by a single patient, ensuring compatibility exclusively with ENFit connector systems. This design adherence significantly reduces the risk of misconnections, enhancing patient safety by not aligning with Luer or intravenous connectors.

Key Features

• ENFit Connector Compliance: Each syringe features a female ENFit connector, fully compliant with ISO 80369-3 standards, to prevent misconnections with non-enteral devices.
• Reusable Design: Suitable for up to 7 days or 20 washes, whichever comes first, without sharing between patients.
• Material Composition: Constructed with a transparent polypropylene barrel and a purple polypropylene/polyethylene plunger, complemented by a latex-free, DEHP-free, PVC-free synthetic elastomer gasket.
• Color Differentiation: The purple color aids in distinguishing it from other patient access lines.
• Graduated Markings: Offers clear measurement markings for accurate dosing across various sizes.

Available Sizes

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

Design and Construction

The syringe features a three-piece construction comprising the barrel, plunger, and silicone gasket. It includes a secure twist-lock connection to ENFit-compatible feeding tubes, with each syringe individually packaged to maintain hygiene standards.

Intended Use

This device is ideal for:

• Bolus or gravity feeding of enteral nutrition
• Water flushes
• Liquid medication administration
• Aspirating feeding tubes

Suitable for neonatal, paediatric, and adult patients, it is compatible solely with ENFit-compatible enteral feeding tubes and accessories.

Cleaning and Maintenance

To maintain optimal performance, the syringe should be disassembled and cleaned thoroughly after each use. Washing in warm, soapy water followed by a cold rinse, and air drying is recommended. Users should inspect for any residue, damage, or wear before reassembly and store the syringe in a clean, dry, ventilated container.

Safety and Compliance

Marked with "Feeding/Medication Only," the syringe complies with ISO 80369-3:2016+A1:2019 standards and is CE marked. It is not intended for parenteral, intravenous, hypodermic, breathing, urinary, limb cuff, or neuraxial use, thereby preventing wrong-route errors.

Optional Accessories

Optional ENFit-compatible accessories such as straws, caps, bottle adapters, and extension sets are available to facilitate medication and feed preparation. This comprehensive design ensures that the ENFit Enteral Syringe Reusable meets the rigorous demands of safe and effective enteral feeding management.