Description
The ENFit Enteral Y Extension Tube is a specialized extension set crafted for seamless integration with enteral feeding systems. Designed to connect ENFit-compatible devices or pumps to feeding tubes, it provides essential additional tubing length and access points for both enteral nutrition and medication administration.
Key Features
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ENFit Connector System: Enhances patient safety by minimizing the risk of misconnections with non-enteral devices. This connector is non-interchangeable with Luer adapters and adheres to ISO 80369-3 standards.
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Y-Site Configuration: Offers Y-Site options, enabling additional access points for medication administration, flushing, or bolus feeding.
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Versatile Lengths: Available in lengths of 15 cm, 75 cm, and 150 cm to suit various clinical requirements.
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Wide Bore Options: Suitable for high-density feeds or patients needing higher flow rates.
Compatibility
This extension tube is compatible with nasogastric/nasojejunal (NG/NI), gastrostomy, and MIC-KEY PEG feeding tubes. It works effectively with enteral feeding tubes, administration sets, and enteral syringes. Transition connectors and adapters are available to ensure compatibility between legacy and ENFit systems during the transition phase.
Additional Features
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Right Angle Connectors and Enhanced Medication Ports: Available in some configurations to meet specific clinical needs.
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Flow Control Clamp: Included in some sets for effective flow management.
Packaging and Origin
The product is available in individual units and in boxes of varying quantities, such as 10, 30, or 50 units, depending on the configuration. Certain versions are manufactured in the USA.
Intended Use
The ENFit Enteral Y Extension Tube is intended for the safe and efficient delivery of enteral nutrition and medications directly into a patient’s gastrointestinal system. It is suitable for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients across diverse care settings, including critical and emergency care.
Safety Considerations
Designed to reduce the risk of misconnections and ensure precise dosing, the product aligns with best practices such as comprehensive staff training, strict sterility protocols, regular equipment inspection, patient-specific tube selection, and thorough documentation and monitoring. Users should be aware that increased tubing length may pose a risk of tube wrapping around the neck, particularly in children, and take appropriate precautions.
Material and Transition Information
Constructed from medical-grade materials suitable for enteral feeding applications, the ENFit system is being introduced in stages. Transition adapters are available to maintain compatibility with existing non-ENFit devices and syringes.
