Description

The Medicina ENFit Enteral Syringe is a specialized medical device engineered for the precise and safe administration of enteral feeds, medications, and flushes across all age groups, including neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients. This syringe is an integral part of the ENFit enteral feeding system, featuring the ISO 80369-3 compliant ENFit connector, which ensures exclusive compatibility with enteral devices, thereby preventing potentially hazardous misconnections with non-enteral systems.

Key Features

• Connector Design: The ENFit connector is designed to securely lock, minimizing the risk of misconnections and enhancing patient safety. Its wide internal tip diameter allows for better flow and reduced delivery pressure.

• Versatile Use: Suitable for various feeding methods such as gravity, bolus, and pump feeding. It can also be used for aspirating feeding tubes, making it versatile for both oral and enteral applications.

• Available in Multiple Sizes: Comes in a range of volume sizes from 1ml to 100ml. The low dose tip design in the 1ml and 2.5ml syringes improves dosing accuracy.

Construction and Materials

• Three-Piece Design: Comprises a barrel, plunger, and a silicone gasket (O-ring in reusable types) to ensure reliable performance.

• Material Safety: Made from polypropylene, and is DEHP-free, latex-free, and PVC-free. The syringe is colored purple for easy identification as an enteral-only device.

• Clear Markings: Features precise measurement markings for accurate dosing.

Types and Intended Use

• Single-Use (LPE): Sterile and individually packaged, ideal for hospital settings.

• Reusable (LHE): Equipped with an O-ring silicone gasket to prevent swelling during cleaning, suitable for home use.

Maintenance and Cleaning

• Single-Use Syringes: Should be discarded after use.

• Reusable Syringes: Require washing with warm soapy water, rinsing, and air drying. They should not be cleaned with dishwashers, boiling water, or steam sterilizers. Recommended to discard after 7 days or 40 washes.

• Special Cleaning Instructions: For immunocompromised patients or infants under 1 year, use sterile water for cleaning. Cold sterilizing solutions may be considered. Avoid scrubbing components or drying with paper towels.

Safety Instructions

• Filling and Priming: Syringes should not be primed with feed or thick medicines to prevent clogging. Connections should be tightened by a quarter turn for a secure seal.

• Disposal: After cleaning, reusable syringes should be disposed of as household non-recyclable waste.

Clinical Applications

Widely applicable in clinical settings such as emergency care, pediatric and neonatal care, the Medicina ENFit Enteral Syringe is designed to minimize dosing errors and enhance overall patient safety, making it a reliable choice for healthcare professionals. Its compatibility with a broad range of ENFit accessories further extends its functionality, ensuring comprehensive support for enteral feeding needs.