Lopez® Enteral Feeding Valve Adapter

The Lopez® Enteral Feeding Valve Adapter is a specialized medical device designed to streamline and enhance the safety and efficiency of enteral feeding procedures. This innovative adapter serves as a convenient valve system that allows healthcare professionals to access feeding tubes without the need for clamping, disconnecting, or breaking the closed feeding system. By incorporating a rotating valve mechanism, the Lopez® Valve reduces the risk of contamination and exposure to potentially harmful fluids, ensuring a safer, cleaner, and more controlled feeding environment.

Key Features:

1. Rotating Valve Mechanism:
   • The Lopez® Valve features a unique rotating valve design that allows for effortless switching between open, closed, and feeding positions. This simplifies the process of administering medications, feeding, and flushing while maintaining a closed system, thereby reducing the risk of contamination.
2. Enhanced Safety:
   • By minimizing the need to disconnect or clamp feeding tubes, the Lopez® Valve significantly reduces the risk of exposure to potentially infectious fluids, protecting both patients and healthcare providers.
3. Universal Compatibility:
   • The Lopez® Enteral Feeding Valve Adapter is compatible with a wide range of feeding tubes and syringes, making it a versatile choice for various enteral feeding systems. Its design accommodates standard enteral tubing, ensuring a secure fit and reliable performance.
4. Simple Operation:
   • The valve's intuitive design makes it easy to operate, allowing for quick and hassle-free transitions between feeding, flushing, and medication administration. The clearly marked positions ensure that users can confidently manage enteral feeding procedures.
5. Leak-Resistant Design:
   • Constructed with precision to prevent leaks, the Lopez® Valve ensures a secure and tight seal during use, maintaining the integrity of the feeding system and minimizing the risk of spills.
6. Compact and Lightweight:
   • The compact size and lightweight construction of the Lopez® Valve make it easy to handle and integrate into existing feeding systems, without adding bulk or complexity.

Indications for Use:

• Enteral Feeding: Facilitates the administration of enteral nutrition to patients requiring feeding support, ensuring a controlled and sanitary process.
• Medication Administration: Allows for the easy introduction of medications into the feeding tube without the need to disconnect or clamp the tube, streamlining patient care.
• Flushing and Cleaning: Supports routine flushing of feeding tubes to maintain patency and hygiene, reducing the likelihood of tube occlusion.