Description

The Enfit Syringe Monoject by Cardinal Health is expertly crafted for enteral feeding and medication administration, ensuring enhanced patient safety through its innovative design. Featuring the ENFit™ connector, this syringe is specifically engineered to prevent misconnections with non-enteral devices, aligning with ISO 80369-3 standards. The connector is color-coded in purple, clearly indicating its exclusive use for enteral applications.

Key Features

• Secure Connection: The ENFit™ connector includes a locking feature that ensures a secure attachment, effectively preventing leaks. It is compatible solely with ENFit-labeled enteral access devices, feeding sets, and extension sets.

• Versatile Sizing: Available in multiple sizes including 1 mL, 10 mL, 20 mL, and 60 mL, the syringe offers both sterile and non-sterile options. It comes in single-use and reusable variants, with the reusable version designed for up to 40 uses or 7 days with the same patient.

• Material Safety: Constructed from polypropylene, the syringe is free from DEHP, latex, and PVC, making it safe for a wide range of patients.

Design and Usability

• Clear Visibility: The syringe features a clear barrel with precise graduated markings, such as 0.1 mL increments for the 1 mL syringe, allowing for accurate measurement and easy viewing of contents.

• Intended Use: Ideal for administering enteral nutrition, water flushes, and medications, as well as aspirating feeding tubes. It is suitable for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients across various settings including hospitals, nursing homes, and homecare.

Compatibility and Maintenance

• Device Compatibility: The syringe is compatible with ENFit feeding tubes and accessories but not with oral or catheter tip syringes. A range of compatible accessories is available, including straws, caps, bottle adapters, extension sets, and drainage bags.

• Cleaning Instructions: For reusable syringes, cleaning involves washing with warm soapy water, rinsing, and air drying. It should not be cleaned in a dishwasher or with abrasive materials. Cold sterilizing solution can be used if necessary, and the syringe should be discarded if it becomes difficult to operate or if markings fade.

Safety and Compliance

The ENFit connector system significantly reduces the risk of misconnections, ensuring compliance with international safety standards. Its design facilitates better flow and lower delivery pressures, making it suitable for bolus enteral tube feeding, water flushes, and medication administration in both hospital and home environments.