Compat Soft 12FR 120 cm Enteral Feeding Tube

The Compat Soft 12FR 120 cm Enteral Feeding Tube, manufactured by Nestlé Health Science, is a high-quality, flexible medical device designed for short to medium-term enteral nutritional support.

This feeding tube is crafted from soft, biocompatible material to ensure enhanced patient comfort during insertion and prolonged use.

It features a French size of 12 (12FR) and a length of 120 cm, making it suitable for various patient needs requiring nasogastric or nasojejunal feeding.

Equipped with a radiopaque line along its entire length, the Compat Soft tube allows for accurate placement verification via X-ray, a critical step for patient safety.

Clearly marked in centimeters, it facilitates precise positioning and monitoring.

Designed to be compatible with Nestlé Health Science's Compat enteral feeding systems, it ensures seamless and reliable delivery of prescribed nutrition and medication.

Benefits of Use

• Enhanced patient comfort due to its soft and flexible material.
• Reliable delivery of enteral nutrition and medication.
• Radiopaque line for accurate X-ray placement confirmation.
• Centimeter markings for precise tube positioning and monitoring.
• Designed for compatibility with Nestlé Health Science Compat enteral feeding systems.
• Suitable for short to medium-term nutritional support.

How to Use

1. Always confirm the physician's order and verify patient identity before proceeding.
2. Perform thorough hand hygiene and don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
3. Measure the required tube length from the tip of the patient's nose, to the earlobe, and then down to the xiphoid process, marking the correct insertion point on the tube.
4. Lubricate the distal tip of the tube with a water-soluble lubricant to ease insertion.
5. Gently insert the tube through a nostril, guiding it along the nasal passage. Encourage the patient to swallow during insertion to facilitate passage into the esophagus.
6. Crucially, verify the tube's placement before administering any feeds or medications. X-ray confirmation is the gold standard for definitive placement verification. Other methods like pH testing or auscultation may be used as adjuncts according to institutional policy.
7. Secure the tube firmly to the patient's nose and face using appropriate fixation devices or tape.
8. Connect the tube to the prescribed enteral feeding system (e.g., feeding bag, pump) as per the care plan.
9. Flush the tube regularly with water as per institutional protocol to maintain patency and prevent clogging.

Caution & Warnings

• For single patient use only: Do not reprocess, resterilize, or reuse this device. Reuse can compromise sterility, leading to infection, and may alter the tube's material properties, affecting performance.
• Sterility: This product is sterile unless the package is opened or damaged. Inspect the packaging carefully before use.
• Placement Verification: Absolute verification of tube placement in the stomach or small intestine is paramount before initiating any feeding or medication. Misplacement can lead to severe pulmonary complications.
• Monitoring: Continuously monitor the patient for any signs of complications such as aspiration, tube displacement, irritation, or abdominal discomfort.
• Not for Parenteral Use: This device is strictly for enteral use. Do not connect to intravenous lines or administer parenterally.
• Insertion: Do not force insertion if resistance is encountered. Withdraw the tube slightly and try re-advancing, or consult a healthcare professional.
• Disposal: Dispose of the tube and associated materials safely in accordance with local medical waste disposal regulations after use.

Ingredients / Material

The Compat Soft 12FR 120 cm Enteral Feeding Tube is manufactured from high-quality, biocompatible medical-grade polyurethane or silicone, ensuring flexibility, durability, and patient safety. It is latex-free and DEHP-free to minimize allergic reactions and chemical exposure.

Product Details

• French Size (FR): 12FR
• Length: 120 cm
• Material: Medical-grade polyurethane/silicone (latex-free, DEHP-free)
• Sterility: Sterile, individually packaged
• Radiopaque: Yes, full length
• Markings: Centimeter markings
• Compatibility: Designed for Compat enteral feeding systems
• Intended Use: Short to medium-term enteral nutrition and medication delivery