Description
These single-use Flocare enteral gravity feeding sets are designed for gravity administration of tube feeds under medical supervision. They connect ENPlus-compatible feed packs or containers to ENFit feeding tubes and accessories, without the use of an enteral feeding pump.
Key features and components
- ENFit patient-side connection; medication port accepts ENFit syringes (ISO 80369-3 compliant)
- ENPlus cross-spike for direct connection to enteral feed packs/containers
- Integrated Y-port (two-pack connector) with two ENPlus cross-spike ends for connecting two packs and/or water simultaneously
- Drip chamber for visual drop counting and priming (fill approximately halfway before use)
- Manual flow-control clamp to set drip rate
- Protective caps and purple enteral connectors for clear enteral-only identification
- Designed to hang from a drip stand
- Materials: latex-free and DEHP-free
Variants
- Gravity Pack Set: Y-port and drip chamber for pack/container connection
- Gravity Pack & Bottle Set: Y-port and drip chamber; includes universal bottle adaptor for bottle access
Compatibility and connections
- Connects to ENPlus-compatible enteral feed packs and Flocare containers
- Patient-side ENFit connector mates with ENFit feeding tubes and accessories
- Medication port accepts ENFit syringes (ISO 80369-3)
- Bottle connection available via the universal adaptor included with the Pack & Bottle variant
Use and disposal
- Prime the tubing before connection; fill the drip chamber to about half
- Set the drip rate with the manual clamp and verify periodically by counting drops
- Do not allow the feed container to empty completely
- Flush the feeding tube as clinically directed
- Single-use only; replace and discard the entire set (including any two-pack connector) every 24 hours
Storage and packaging
- Store in a clean, dry environment; protect from dust, rain, and direct sunlight
- Supplied as individual sets; cartons commonly contain multiple sets (e.g., 30)
Safety and compliance
- ENFit connections conform to ISO 80369-3 for enteral applications
- Purple enteral connectors support clear enteral-only identification to help reduce misconnections
- Not for use with enteral feeding pumps; for gravity feeding only
- Use under medical supervision