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Description

  • Medela polyurethane enteral feeding tubes are designed specifically for nasal or oral gastric nutrition in neonatal and pediatric patients
  • Hand-drilled side holes to help eliminate sharp edges, reducing the risk of internal tissue damage and ensuring a smoother, safer feeding experience for patients
  • The strategically designed distal end openings reduce residual build-up and opportunity for bacterial growth
  • The marked French sizes printed on the hub allow fast and accurate identification
  • The TwistLok connector system ensures a firm and stable attachment, preventing accidental disconnections during use
  • Designed for compatibility with standard oral medication syringes, this system allows seamless medication administration, making it easier for healthcare providers to manage treatment without additional adapters
  • Specifically engineered to be incompatible with Luer IV connectors, this feature helps avoid unintentional misconnections to IV systems, reducing the risk of improper use
  • Radiopaque strip and triple bonded insertion markings to help confirm placement
  • All Medela enteral feeding products are orange to identify enteral feeding products quickly and prevent misconnections

Product Specs

Item Number 1116852
Catalog Number ENPU3650
UOM CS
Level 1 Family Description Nutrition and Feeding Supplies
Level 2 Category Description Feeding Supplies
Level 3 Group Description Feeding Tubes
Level 4 Sub-Category Description Gastrostomy Tubes - Full Length
Application Gastrostomy Tube
Brand Medela TwistLok
Buy American Act (BAA) Compliant No
Country of Origin Unknown
HCPCS B4081
Manufacturer Medela
Manufacturer # ENPU3650
Material Polyurethane
McKesson # 1116852
Sterility Sterile
Trade Agreement Act (TAA) Compliant No
Tube Size 5 Fr.
Tubing Length 36 Inch Tube
UNSPSC Code 42231601

Frequently asked questions

Does this tube prevent dangerous IV misconnections?

Yes. This tube features a specialized TwistLok connector that is specifically engineered to be incompatible with Luer IV connectors, preventing accidental and dangerous misconnections.

Is the material comfortable for the patient?

The tube is constructed from high-quality, medical-grade polyurethane. To further enhance patient comfort and safety, it features hand-drilled side holes that eliminate sharp edges, significantly reducing the risk of tissue trauma.

Is it easy to verify the placement of the tube?

Yes. The tube is designed for clinical accuracy with radiopaque strips and triple-bonded insertion markings, allowing healthcare providers to verify depth and placement easily.

Does this tube work with standard oral syringes?

Yes, it is fully compatible with standard oral medication syringes, facilitating the easy administration of liquid medications and nutrition.

How does the TwistLok connector improve security?

The proprietary TwistLok technology provides a firm and stable attachment. This locking mechanism is specifically designed to resist accidental detachments, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted feeding sessions.

Are there visual indicators to prevent errors?

The tube is distinctively orange, which is the standard color-coding for enteral feeding products. This serves as a vital visual indicator for staff to identify the system correctly and prevent mix-ups with other medical lines.

Is this tube suitable for long-term use?

Yes, it is constructed from durable polyurethane, a material chosen for its safety and suitability for long-term enteral nutrition applications in pediatric and neonatal settings.

Does the design help reduce bacterial growth?

Yes, the distal end of the tube is specifically engineered to reduce residual build-up, which helps mitigate the risk of bacterial growth over time.

How do I identify the size of the tube quickly?

The French size is clearly printed on the hub of the tube, allowing for rapid identification and minimizing the time required for providers to confirm the correct size during clinical procedures.

Is this tube sterile upon arrival?

Yes, every unit is supplied sterile to ensure it is ready for safe use in clinical environments such as NICUs or pediatric wards.