NeoMed Extension Set has an orange hub and an orange-striped tubing that represents "Enteral Only", improving patient safety by eliminating unintended clinical line connections. Non-threaded hub and tethered plug allow for easy cleaning as all surfaces are easily accessible.

Features

• Sterile.
• Color: Orange
• Slide Tubing Clamp
• Tubing Length: 60 Inch
• 1.8mL approximate priming volume.
• USP Class VI PVC tubing is not made with DEHP or BPA.
• Enteral only connectors prevent misconnections with luer fittings.
• Unique tethered plug closure on the female inlet connector provides better protection from ambient air.
• New design of the male adapter improves the strength of connection to enteral only feeding tubes mitigating "overstretching" of the feeding tube hubs.

Cautions

• Do not wash and reuse extension set. It is intended for one time use only. Re-use of this device may increase risk of leakage or biological infection.
• When using bifurcated extension sets, always close slide clamp and plug female hub of bifurcated tubing when not in use.

Indications for Use: Indications for Use The NEOMED Enteral Only Extension Set is indicated for use in neonatal and pediatric patients in connection with nasogastric/orogastric enteral feeding tubes to provide nutrition via nasal or oral gastric placements.

Contraindications: This device is not intended for I.V. use.

Instructions

• Always follow physician’s instructions for use of contents.
• Wash hands thoroughly and use aseptic technique throughout process.
• Remove extension set from packaging.
• Verify feeding tube compatibility prior to use.
• Attach Enteral Only Connector (inlet) to outlet of administration set. Attach extension set outlet to enteral only feeding tube.
• Close slide clamp and plug all female hubs until ready to use or when not in use.
• Replace and maintain administration set in accordance to hospital protocol and not to exceed NANN (National Association of Neonatal Nurses) or AND (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) guidelines of beyond 4 hours, as applicable.
• Do not re-use extension sets. After use, dispose of device per hospital protocols and/or local or national regulations.

Device Lifetime: Extension sets are validated for use up to 24 hours.