Description

The ENFIT HOME Use Enteral Syringe by Medicina is a versatile and reliable tool designed for patients requiring enteral feeding in both home and clinical settings. This syringe is part of the ENFit range, ensuring compatibility with ENFit feeding tubes and connectors, which significantly reduces the risk of misconnections with non-enteral devices.

Key Features

• Sizes Available: 1 ml, 2.5 ml, 3 ml, 5 ml, 10 ml, 20 ml, and 60 ml. Note that the 1 ml, 3 ml, and 5 ml sizes may be available only as special orders.
• Construction: Made from polypropylene, the syringe is DEHP, latex, and PVC-free, enhancing patient safety. It features a clear or translucent barrel for easy visualization and precise measurement markings for accurate dosing.
• Design: A three-piece design comprising a barrel, plunger, and silicone gasket with an O-ring to prevent swelling during cleaning.

Intended Use

This syringe is ideal for administering enteral nutrition, medications, and water flushes via feeding tubes. It supports various feeding methods, including gravity, bolus, or syringe-pump feeding. Suitable for use by clinicians, carers, or laypersons with appropriate training, it caters to all age groups, including neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.

Compliance and Reusability

• Standards: Complies with ISO 80369-3 for ENFit compatibility and features purple color coding for enteral use.
• Reusability: Can be reused by the same patient for up to 7 days or 40 washes, whichever comes first. Each syringe is individually packaged.

Cleaning Instructions

After each use, the syringe should be disassembled and cleaned with warm soapy water, rinsed with cold water, and dried with disposable kitchen roll. It should be stored in a clean, dry, lidded container. Avoid cleaning in a dishwasher or using boiling water or abrasive materials. For infants under 1 year or immunocompromised patients, use sterile water or a cold sterilizing solution as instructed.

Safety Precautions

• Usage: For enteral use only. Not compatible with oral or catheter tip syringes. Do not use if damaged or dropped.
• Connection: Do not force connections or use tools to separate stuck connectors; soaking in warm water is recommended if needed.

Material Information

• Components: Barrel and plunger made from polypropylene; gasket made from silicone.
• Attributes: Secure twist-lock ENFit connection, clear measurement markings, and limited period reusability with proper cleaning.

This syringe is expertly designed to meet the needs of enteral feeding, providing a safe and effective solution for both home and clinical environments.