ICU Medical Lopez Valve Closed Enteral Tube Valve

Lopez Valve Closed Enteral Tube Valve Features

• Medication port to deliver medication via syringe, lavage valve, and NG tube.
• Tapered NG Tube connection to securely attach the valve to an enteral feeding tube.
• Universal adaptor to securely attach feeding or nutrition source.
• Provides access to enteral systems without opening lines.
• Facilitates continuous gastric lavage without risk of splashing.
• Avoids unnecessary line manipulation, use of nasogastric (NG) tube plugs, and disconnections required to deliver medications.
• Reduces exposure to potentially infectious blood or gastric secretions.
• Closed valve technology is designed to keep healthcare workers safe from bloodborne pathogens.
• Latex-free.

Components of Lopez Valve Closed Enteral Tube Valve

Lopez Valve - Closed Enteral Tube Valve is constructed out of four (4) components:

• A polycarbonate valve body
• A low linear density polyethylene valve core
• A polyethylene cap
• A vinyl adapter tube

What to buy with Lopez Enteral G Tube Valve

• Amsino AMSure Enteral Feeding / Irrigation Syringe
• Dale NasoGastric Tube Holder
• Kimberly Clark MIC PEG Feeding Adapter

Instructions to use G Tube Lopez Valve

• The device is intended to be a disposable, single-use product.
• It should be handled in a similar nature as other single-use enteral products.
• Inspect the device prior to each use for signs of wear.

How often should the Lopez valve be changed?

• The most common change protocol for the valve in an acute care setting is weekly.
• In an alternate care setting, the valve may be used longer.
• Inspect the device prior to each use for signs of wear.
• The valve should be replaced if there is visible wear (black lettering worn off, leakage, cracks, etc.).

How to clean the tube valve?

The valve can be cleaned using a mild detergent and water when appropriate.

User Manuals

• Lopez Valve - Closed Enteral Tube Valve Instruction Manual
• Lopez Valve User Manual