Description

The ENFit Polyurethane Nasogastric Feeding Tube is a specialized medical device designed for safe and effective enteral feeding, medication delivery, and aspiration of stomach contents. It is intended for use across a wide range of patients, including neonates, children, and adults, providing essential nutritional support when needed. This tube is crafted for use by trained healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to established medical protocols.

Key Features

• Material: Made from polyurethane, this tube offers enhanced strength compared to silicone, allowing for thinner walls and a larger internal diameter. This design reduces irritation compared to PVC and provides greater resistance to gastric acids.

• Connector: Equipped with an ENFit compliant connector, adhering to the ISO 80369-3 standard, it minimizes the risk of misconnections and ensures compatibility with other ENFit devices.

• Radiopacity: The tube is fully radiopaque with a barium sulphate tip, ensuring clear visibility under X-ray for accurate placement.

• Markings and Design: Centimetre markings along the tube facilitate precise placement, while the rounded tip and dual side eye holes enhance insertion ease and functionality.

• Additional Features: Includes a colour-coded strap for French size identification, a tethered cap for secure closure, and a documentation label for clinical records. Some versions come with a guidewire to assist with insertion.

Sizes and Options

Available in French sizes ranging from 4FR to 14FR and lengths from 40cm to 130cm, the tube caters to various clinical needs. Weighted versions are available in select sizes, and packaging options include individual units or boxes of 25.

Safety and Compliance

The tube is latex and DEHP free, reducing allergy risks, and is supplied sterile. It complies with ENFit and NPSA standards, supporting patient safety. Recommended for use up to 90 days, with routine replacement advised every 8 weeks unless otherwise indicated.

Maintenance and Care

Proper maintenance includes verifying placement before use, flushing with water to prevent clogging, and securing the tube to prevent displacement. Replacement should occur monthly or as needed, with care taken to alternate nostrils and use appropriate securing methods.

Special Considerations

Healthcare providers should follow updated cleaning protocols and be aware of past issues such as leaking tubes or connector strap breakages, adhering to manufacturer guidelines to mitigate these risks. Specialist sizes are available upon request, tailored to specific clinical requirements.