B. Braun
B Braun Enteroport Plus Enteral Nutrition Pump 230V
B Braun Enteroport Plus Enteral Nutrition Pump 230V
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Product Overview
The Enteroport® Plus (B. Braun Melsungen AG) is the clinical-grade portable enteral nutrition pump in B. Braun's enteral therapy portfolio, providing precise, programmable delivery of liquid nutrition through nasogastric, nasojejunal, gastrostomy, and jejunostomy feeding tubes. Its compact design and rechargeable battery support both bedside inpatient use and ambulatory community feeding programmes. The pump is compatible with the Enteroport® Plus ENFit® administration sets (ISO 80369-3 ENFit connector), ensuring compliance with international enteral connector safety standards that prevent misconnection with intravenous lines.
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | B. Braun Melsungen AG, Germany |
| Model | Enteroport® Plus (230V) — Ref. 8710350 |
| Pump Type | Peristaltic enteral nutrition pump |
| Flow Rate Range | 1–400 mL/h (programmable in 1 mL/h increments) |
| Flow Rate Accuracy | ±10% of set rate |
| Display | Illuminated LCD with programming interface |
| Alarms | Occlusion, air-in-line, low battery, end-of-feed, door open |
| Power Supply | 230V AC mains + integrated rechargeable NiMH battery |
| Connector Standard | ENFit® (ISO 80369-3) — prevents IV misconnection |
| Clinical Setting | Inpatient (ICU, ward) and outpatient/home enteral nutrition (HEN) |
| Compatible Sets | Enteroport® Plus ENFit® Set 1000ml Safety; Universal Adapter sets |
| Regulatory | CE Marked (EU MDR 2017/745); IEC 60601-1; ISO 80369-3 ENFit |
| Latex Content | Latex-free administration sets |
Clinical Indications
- Nasogastric (NG) tube feeding in patients with dysphagia, neurological impairment, or critical illness
- Nasojejunal (NJ) feeding for patients with gastroparesis, pancreatitis, or post-operative ileus
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube feeding for long-term enteral nutritional support
- Jejunostomy (PEJ) feeding following oesophageal or gastric surgery
- Home enteral nutrition (HEN) programmes — ambulatory patients requiring continuous or overnight feeds
- Paediatric enteral nutrition at low flow rates (1 mL/h minimum)
Community Consensus: Clinical Q&A
Q: What is the ENFit® connector and why does it matter clinically?
A: ENFit® (ISO 80369-3) is the international small-bore connector standard for enteral feeding lines, designed to be physically incompatible with Luer (IV) connectors. This eliminates the risk of misconnecting enteral feeds to intravenous lines — a documented cause of patient fatality. All Enteroport® Plus sets use ENFit® connectors, ensuring compliance with Singapore's HSA and international patient safety standards (ISMP, WHO).
Q: Can the Enteroport Plus be used for continuous overnight feeding at home?
A: Yes. The integrated rechargeable battery supports mobility for ambulatory patients. Overnight cyclic feeding (typically 8–12 hours) is a standard HEN protocol; the pump's programmable flow rate and alarm system allow autonomous operation. Caregivers should be trained by a certified dietitian or nutrition nurse before initiating HEN programmes.
Q: What is the difference between gastric and jejunal feeding rates on this pump?
A: Gastric feeds are typically initiated at 20–40 mL/h and advanced by 20 mL/h every 4–6 hours to tolerance. Jejunal feeds (NJ or PEJ) generally require lower initiation rates (10–20 mL/h) due to reduced jejunal reservoir capacity, and should not exceed 150 mL/h in most adult patients. The Enteroport® Plus 1 mL/h minimum rate accommodates paediatric and hypersensitive GI tract protocols.
Q: How often should the Enteroport Plus administration set be changed?
A: Administration sets should be changed every 24 hours for continuous feeding or as per institutional infection control protocol. The pump chamber should be cleaned with a damp cloth and dried before each new set is loaded. The pump housing should not be immersed or autoclaved.
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