Enteral Feeding Syringes
Enteral feeding syringes for bolus feeding, flushing and medication delivery, including ENFit and catheter-tip formats from the Avanos and Cardinal Health enteral lines. Available in 60 mL for bolus feeds and flushes, low-dose 1 mL to 10 mL dispensers for medication, and both single-use sterile and reusable versions. ENFit syringes meet the ISO 80369-3 enteral connector standard and mate only with ENFit tubes and sets. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, long-term care, home enteral nutrition and clinical procurement.
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Enteral Feeding Syringes for Bolus Feeding and Flushing
Enteral feeding syringes deliver bolus feeds, water flushes and medication through feeding tubes. This category stocks ENFit and legacy catheter-tip syringes in the common volumes, plus single-use and reusable formats. Syringes are supplied in packaging suited to acute care, long-term care and home enteral nutrition use.
Enteral Feeding Syringe Formats Stocked
- ENFit feeding syringes - Syringes with the ISO 80369-3 ENFit connector that mates only with ENFit feeding tubes and sets, stocked in 60 mL and smaller dosing volumes. The Avanos and Cardinal Health enteral syringe lines are stocked in ENFit format.
- Catheter-tip syringes - Legacy catheter-tip feeding syringes in 60 mL for bolus feeding and flushing where facilities have not yet transitioned to ENFit.
- Low-dose oral and enteral syringes - Purple-marked oral or enteral dispensers in 1 mL to 10 mL for accurate medication dosing through a feeding tube.
- Single-use and reusable formats - Sterile single-use syringes and cleanable reusable syringes for repeated bolus feeds in home enteral nutrition.
Enteral Feeding Syringe Formats
| Format | Connector | Common Volumes | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENFit feeding syringe | ENFit | 60 mL | Bolus feeding and flushing |
| Catheter-tip syringe | Catheter tip | 60 mL | Legacy bolus feeding |
| Low-dose ENFit dispenser | ENFit | 1 mL to 10 mL | Medication dosing |
| Reusable feeding syringe | ENFit or catheter tip | 60 mL | Repeated home bolus feeds |
ENFit Standard and Dose Accuracy
ENFit is the enteral connector defined by ISO 80369-3 and adopted to keep enteral feeding connections incompatible with intravenous, respiratory and other line types. ENFit feeding syringes connect only to ENFit feeding tubes and sets, which reduces misconnection risk. Low-dose ENFit dispensers carry fine graduations for accurate medication measurement, and catheter-tip syringes remain stocked for facilities still standardizing on ENFit. Single-use formats are sterile-packaged, while reusable syringes are supplied for repeat bolus feeds.
Enteral feeding syringes are a high-turnover disposable consumed with every bolus feed, flush and medication pass, which makes them one of the steadiest-velocity items in the enteral category. Because syringes are used many times per patient per day across acute care, long-term care and home enteral nutrition, case pricing and standing orders matter for materials management teams holding large par levels. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Browse Related Categories
For the tubes these syringes connect to, see enteral feeding tubes and nasogastric and decompression tubes. Pump-driven delivery is listed under enteral feeding pumps and sets, and fixation items under feeding tube accessories and securement. Browse the full enteral feeding and nutrition catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an ENFit enteral feeding syringe?
An ENFit feeding syringe has the standardized ISO 80369-3 enteral connector that mates only with ENFit feeding tubes and sets. The design was adopted across the enteral device industry so feeding syringes cannot connect to intravenous, respiratory or other line types, which reduces the risk of a misconnection. ENFit syringes are stocked in 60 mL for bolus feeding and flushing and in low-dose volumes for medication.
What is the difference between a catheter-tip and an ENFit syringe?
A catheter-tip syringe has a tapered tip that fits legacy feeding tube ports, while an ENFit syringe has the standardized ENFit collar-and-thread connector. Facilities transitioning to the ENFit standard use ENFit syringes with ENFit tubes and sets, while catheter-tip syringes remain stocked for legacy tubes. The catalog carries both during the industry transition so syringes match the tubes in use.
What volumes of enteral feeding syringes are stocked?
Bolus feeding and flushing syringes are stocked in 60 mL in both ENFit and catheter-tip formats, and low-dose ENFit dispensers are stocked from 1 mL to 10 mL for medication measurement. Single-use sterile and reusable versions are available. The 60 mL size is the highest-velocity format for routine bolus feeds and flushes.
Can facilities and home care providers order enteral feeding syringes in bulk?
Yes. Enteral feeding syringes are stocked in case quantities for hospitals, long-term care facilities, home enteral nutrition providers and licensed medical distributors. Because syringes are a daily-use consumable, standing order programs are common for the 60 mL ENFit and catheter-tip formats. Contact the MAP Medical procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What enteral feeding syringes should be in a facility formulary?
An enteral syringe formulary typically carries 60 mL ENFit feeding syringes for bolus feeds and flushes, low-dose ENFit dispensers for medication, catheter-tip syringes where legacy tubes remain in use, and a reusable option for home enteral nutrition. MAP Medical builds consolidated enteral formulary packages matched to facility type and clinical volume, contact the team for an assessment.