nutri fit , the ENFitTM range of Vygon
ENTERAL NUTRITION
Enteral nutrition is recommended when oral food intake proves impossible or insufficient to meet the patient’s nutritional needs. Enteral nutrition contributes to:
Preserving normal physiology1, digestion, and nutrient absorption
Reducing:
• Length of stay2
• Infectious complications3
• Costs4
The reinforcement of the immune system5
MISCONNECTIONS
Due to the compatibility of many connectors6, the number of misconnections has increased, as well as the number of undesirable events, such as7:
• Death of patients following intravenous administration of enteral nutrition
• Oral medication in the bloodstream requiring orotracheal intubation
• Stomach perforation requiring surgical intervention due to accidental mechanical ventilation administered in the stomach.
40%
of total misconnections are a ributed to the enteral clinical area8
ISO 80369-3
At Vygon, patient safety is our top priority. That’s why we’ve developed a range compliant with ISO 80369, specifically Part 3 dedicated to enteral applications9 This standard introduces the standardized enteral connector ENFitTM, designed to reduce connection errors and ensure patient safety. With ISO 80369-3, the risks of misconnections are mitigated, ensuring an optimal level of protection
Vygon is fully committed to enhancing patient care and safety10 by offering a product range compliant with this international standard.
ISO 80369 aims to reduce the likelihood of misconnections by standardizing all kinds of smallbore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications
fit
The ENFitTM brand of Vygon
Enteral Others
nutri
nutri fit , the perfect fit for pediatrics and adults
Color coded stripe
Easy identification of FR size
Smooth lateral eyes
Safe
ENFitTM connection compliant with ISO 80369-3
Full range of materials*
PVC, Polyurethane, Silicone
Centimetric marking
*For more details, see our catalogue
Different versions available*
Classic (without stylet), with stylet, weighted, with opened or closed tip
Radiopaque
nutri fit offers a full range of products to fit the needs of patients
Extension sets
Feeding tubes Syringes
Sampling accessories*
Feeding pumps
Giving sets for pumps
*Other accesories available: see our catalogue
Vygon also has a dedicated neonatal range.
Vygon recommends nutrisafe2 for neonatology. With >20 years of experience in the safe enteral feeding field, Nutrisafe2 has proven its efficacity and its suitability for premature babies.
Safe, clean and accurate, nutrisafe2 is compliant with ISO 80369-1.
Sampling straws
ENFit® syringe cap
REFERENCES
(1) Seres, D. S., Valcarcel, M., & Guillaume, A. (2013). Advantages of enteral nutrition over parenteral nutrition. Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology, 6(2), 157-167.
(2) Lewis, S. R., Schofield-Robinson, O. J., Alderson, P., & Smith, A. F. (2018). Enteral versus parenteral nutrition and enteral versus a combination of enteral and parenteral nutrition for adults in the intensive care unit. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (6).
(3) Mazaki, T., & Ebisawa, K. (2008). Enteral versus parenteral nutrition after gastrointestinal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in the English literature. Journal of Gastrointestinal surgery, 12, 739755.
(4) Cangelosi, M. J., Auerbach, H. R., & Cohen, J. T. (2011). A clinical and economic evaluation of enteral nutrition. Current Medical Research and Opinion, 27(2), 413-422.
(5) Kudsk, K., Li, J. and Renegar, K. (1996) Loss of upper respiratory tract immunity with parenteral feeding. Ann Surg 223: 629–635; discussion 635–638
(6) Castel-Molières, M., Cuaz-Perolin, C., Bailly, A. L., Lafont, J., Neuville, S., & Thiveaud, D. (2015). Sécurisation des connectiques de nutrition entérale. Nutrition Clinique et Métabolisme, 29(4), 226-233.
(7) Cousins D.H., Upton D.R. Medication errors: oral paracetamol liquid administered intravenously: time for hospitals to issue oral syringes to clinical areas?. Pharmacy in Practice 2001; 7: 221
(8) O’Mara, K., & Campbell, C. (2020). Dosing inaccuracy with enteral use of ENFit® low-dose tip syringes: the risk beyond oral adapters. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 45(2), 335-339.
(9) Maisel, W. H. (2018). The FDA’s Recommendations to Support the Transition to Enteral Devices with 80369-3 Compliant Connectors.
(10) Guenter, P.; Lyman, B. (2016). ENFit Enteral Nutrition Connectors: Benefits and Challenges. Nutrition in Clinical Practice
ENFit® is a registered trademark of GEDSA, used under licensed.
