Description

The ENFit Corflo Ultra Lite by Avanos Medical, Inc. is a specialized nasogastric and nasointestinal feeding tube designed to provide reliable enteral nutrition delivery for patients with swallowing difficulties. This medical device is crafted to support both short-term and long-term nutritional needs, offering a versatile solution for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

Key Features

• ENFit Connector: Compliant with ISO 80369-3 standards, the ENFit connector ensures secure and standardized enteral feeding connections. Some variants also include Universal and Anti-IV connectors for added compatibility.

• Material and Design: Made from ultra-soft, kink-resistant polyurethane, the tube enhances patient comfort and durability. Its radiopaque nature allows for easy X-ray visualization, aiding in accurate placement.

• Stylet Options: Available with or without a stylet, the tube offers a smooth, color-coded, water-activated lubricated stylet for atraumatic insertion in applicable versions.

• Weight and Size Variations: The tube comes in both weighted and non-weighted configurations, with French sizes ranging from 5 Fr to 12 Fr and lengths from 15 cm to 140 cm.

Innovative Tip Design

• Anti-Clog Bolus Tip: Features a unique exit port significantly larger than the tube’s internal diameter to minimize clogging.

• Bowed Tip: Designed for easier insertion and enhanced patient comfort, available in both weighted and non-weighted options.

Markings and Identification

• Placement Accuracy: Centimeter markings, clear size indicators, and a radiopaque stripe ensure precise placement and X-ray confirmation.

• Safety Features: Color-coded stylet connectors and purple caps clearly identify the tube for enteral use.

Ports and Access

• Y-Port Design: Includes a Y-port for secondary attachment and flushing, along with a flushing port cap for effective cleaning and sanitation.

• Visual Inspection: The clear Y access port allows for easy visual inspection.

Additional Features

• Safety and Compatibility: The tube is latex-free, DEHP-free, and MRI safe (with stylet removed, MRI ≤ 3 TESLA). It includes a flow-through stylet design and water-activated lubrication where applicable.

• Catheter Tip Adaptor: Enhances versatility in clinical settings.

Intended Use

Designed for intermittent or continuous enteral feeding via the nasogastric or nasoenteric route, the ENFit Corflo Ultra Lite minimizes discomfort and nasal septum pressure, reducing the risk of complications. It is intended for prescription use, ensuring professional oversight.

Packaging Options

The product is available in sterile and non-sterile options, packaged as single units or in cases of 10 tubes, catering to various clinical needs. Some variants originate from Mexico, with a UNSPSC Code of 42231701, reflecting its classification in medical supply categories.