- Condition: Factory New
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Learn more:
- MFR: ICU Medical Ships from MFI Medical
- MPN: M9000-EF
- Phone: (949) 366-2183
Frequently asked questions
Does this valve help protect staff from fluid exposure?
Yes, the ENFit Lopez Valve is engineered for enhanced safety. By providing a dedicated access point, it allows you to manage enteral feeding without ever opening the lines, significantly lowering the risk of contact with gastric fluids or bloodborne pathogens.
How does this prevent accidental misconnections?
The valve is built specifically to the ENFit design standard. This global standard ensures the device is physically incompatible with vascular, respiratory, or epidural lines, effectively eliminating the risk of hazardous, accidental misconnections.
Is the tethered cap secure for long-term use?
The tethered cap is a high-reliability feature. It ensures that the valve can be securely resealed immediately after use, keeping the enteral system closed and protected when it is not actively being accessed.
Can I easily monitor fluid flow during use?
Yes, the valve is constructed from a high-clarity, transparent plastic. This design allows medical professionals to visually monitor the fluid flow through the system with ease and precision.
Is the valve designed for intuitive operation?
The valve includes a multi-directional handle that is clearly labeled with “OFF” indicators and directional arrows. This design allows for straightforward, precise flow control during patient care.
Is this product TAA compliant?
Yes, the ICU Medical ENFit Lopez Valve (Catalog Number M9000-EF) is TAA compliant, making it a suitable option for government and institutional procurement requirements.
Is the purple color meaningful?
Yes, the purple-colored tethered cap is an intentional design choice. In medical settings, purple serves as the distinct, standardized visual indicator specifically for enteral feeding systems.
What is the quality of the materials used?
The valve is manufactured as a high-precision medical instrument using a smooth, medical-grade finish. It is designed to be a compact, modular, and durable component for clinical environments.
Does this valve meet specific clinical standards?
This valve adheres to the ENFit standard, which is the critical safety protocol for modern enteral feeding. This ensures it functions reliably within an integrated, closed enteral system.
Is this model ready for immediate clinical integration?
The ENFit Lopez Valve is a factory-new, specialized accessory. Because it uses the standard ENFit connection, it integrates seamlessly into existing enteral feeding setups, provided they also utilize the ENFit standard.