What is ENFit adapter?
ENFit® is a patient safety initiative, designed to ensure that feeding tube connectors are incompatible with the connectors for unrelated delivery systems such as trach tubes, IV lines, and catheters.
Are ENFit and luer lock the same?
The design is FDA-approved. ENfit is not a luer lock connection. It’s designed so that feeding devices won’t fit into other types of tubing.
What does ENFit stand for?
Enteral Feeding Connectors (ENFit®) Design Changes | Research | Tools for Implementation.
Who manufactures ENFit?
NeoMed. NeoMed is a global volume leader for the manufacture of ENFit® (standard and low dose) and oral/enteral syringes serving the neonatal community since 2007.
What are ENFit syringes used for?
Background: The ENFit® system is the new industry standard for enteral connectors. It promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of misconnection between unrelated systems by implementing a unique mechanical design. The syringes are available in 2 tip versions: low dose and standard dose.
Why was ENFit created?
GEDSA has developed the ISO Standard Stay Connected initiative for using safer connectors in medical device tubing. The name of the enteral connectors tied to this initiative is ENFit. ENFit connectors were designed with patient safety in mind, as they help to avoid misconnections.
Why are ENFit connectors needed?
The use of ENFit connectors will standardize the connection between all enteral devices, helping to ensure that enteral connectors will fit only with each other, and not with other connector types. A universal adapter will be needed in the short term, during the global transition to devices with ENFit connectors.
What is the approximate adoption rate of ENFit connectors in North America?
ENFIT TODAY The European Union has been using ENFit connectors for over two years without a single reported adverse event. In North America, the conversion rate is about 30% with many institutions slated to begin conversion in 2020.
When using an ENFit syringe What is the risk of not removing medication in the dead space prior to administration?
This lost volume in the dead space could be problematic for doses of 2 mL or less, which represents at least a 10% underdose of the medication.
Is ENFit mandatory?
In short, ENFit standardization is not mandated at this time, however it is recommended by many regulating bodies, including the Joint Commission and FDA. The goal of ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is to provide safety syringes to prevent misconnections, and ENFit is not the only solution.
How do you use ENFit syringes?
With the ENFit fill cap attached, connect the ENFit syringe. Gently turn the medication bottle upside down. In a gentle but quick motion, pull and push back the syringe plunger to cycle it once or more (this helps to eliminate air bubbles). Then pull the plunger back to withdraw the desired medication dose.