ENFit: The new global standard for feeding tube supplies and accessories

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Feeding tube supplies and accessories are being upgraded to a new global standard called ENFit. Find out what you need to know about how the new supplies differ from the existing ones.

Key points

  • Feeding tube supplies and accessories are changing to a new global standard called ENFit.
  • ENFit is a safer option for patients as ENFit connectors can only be used with feeding tubes and accessories, which reduces the chance of harm to your child.
  • Your child’s future feeding tube may be an ENFit tube.
  • The steps for administering medications, feeds, and for cleaning your child’s equipment will be slightly different with ENFit supplies than with previous tube supplies.

What is ENFit?

current stepped connector feeding tube port vs new ENFit connector

ENFit is a new global standard for feeding tube supplies and accessories. ENFit is a new and safer design for feeding tube connectors that is being adopted around the world. The change will affect feeding tubes such as NG, NJ, G, J, GJ, and combination G/GJ tubes, feeding accessories and syringes.

Here’s what you need to know about changing to ENFit

ENFit tube connectors can only be used with ENFit compatible feeding tubes and accessories, which means other equipment cannot be connected by mistake. This makes ENFit a safer option for patients.

If your child is already using a non-ENFit feeding tube, your health-care team may recommend switching to the ENFit type. Talk to your primary health care team to confirm with type of tube is right for you/your child.

If your child is using a non-ENFit feeding tube, future tube changes may involve switching to the ENFit type.

When purchasing syringes, feeding bags and other accessories to prepare for your child’s transition home, make sure you buy supplies that are marked ENFit, if that’s what your child is using.

If you have any questions related to your child’s feeding tube and the new design, please ask a member of your child’s health-care team.

For video and instructions on how to care for your child with an ENFit tube or supplies, including giving feeds, medications and cleaning the tube, please see the article Caring for your child with an ENFit tube or supplies.

Supplies comparison chart

Click here to download a comparison chart of the previous tube supplies and the new ENFit supplies.

Last updated: March 6th 2023