Description
The ENFit to Oral-Luer Adaptor serves as a crucial transition connector in medical settings, designed to bridge compatibility between oral tip or Luer slip tip syringes and ENFit enteral feeding systems. This adaptor is particularly valuable during the transition to the ENFit standard, ensuring seamless integration with existing enteral systems.
Key Features
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Single-Use Design: Intended for single use only, this adaptor should not be reused to prevent contamination. It is recommended for use under adult supervision due to small parts that may pose a choking hazard.
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Compatibility: Not compatible with Luer lock syringes and exclusively for enteral feeding systems, it should not be used for intravenous applications. The adaptor is designed to be used for no more than 24 hours.
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Material Safety: Free from natural rubber latex, DEHP, and BPA, reducing the risk of allergic reactions and ensuring patient safety.
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Misconnection Prevention: The ENFit connector features a larger, threaded lock design, intentionally incompatible with Luer adapters, to prevent misconnections with IV or other non-enteral systems.
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Standards Compliance: Complies with ISO 80369-3 standards for enteral connectors, enhancing safety and reliability in medical environments.
Variants
Available in various configurations, including:
- Male and Female ENFit transition adapters
- ENFit transition stepped adapter
- ENFit bolus transition adapter
- ENFit Y-port transition adapter
- ENFit Y-port adapter with enhanced med-port
These variants ensure broad compatibility with a range of enteral devices.
Packaging
The adaptor is available individually or in boxes of 10 or 30, depending on the configuration, providing flexibility for different healthcare needs.
Instructions and Labeling
Each adaptor comes with clearly labeled connection points for ENFit and Luer/ENLock, along with multilingual instructions for use, facilitating easy and accurate application.
Brand Associations
Manufactured by reputable companies such as Cardinal Health, Applied Medical Technologies, and Compat®, this adaptor is a reliable choice for healthcare providers looking to enhance the safety and effectiveness of enteral feeding systems.
