Dale Ace Connector 475 Features
- Dale Connector replaces 5-in-1 connectors and enteral feeding Y-port adapters
- Provides in-line feeding, suctioning, irrigation, and medication delivery without the need to disconnect
- Designed to physically prevent the administration of enteral formula into an I.V. line
- A convenient, compact device for controlling fluid flow into or out of an NG tube
- Reduces risk of cross-contamination, eliminates mess and formula loss by maintaining a closed system (no disconnect)
- Incompatible with luer connectors
- Simple On and Off-handle fluid controller
- Built-in Needleless Syringe Port Seal
- Long-lasting silicone adapter, preassembled in package
- The connector system remains closed to the atmosphere at all times for optimal infection protection
- A built-in needleless syringe port seal that accepts most catheter tip 60cc syringes
Dale ACE Enteral Connector Parts Description
1. Proximal End (Feeding Bag End)
- Furthest from the patient
- Connects to the enteral pump and gravity delivery sets
- Connects to bolus feeding syringes
2. Removable White Flexible Adapter
- When connecting to suction or drainage tubing
3. ON/OFF Handle
- Controls fluid flow
- “ON” for feeding or drainage
- “OFF” to irrigate the tube, check gastric residuals, administer medication, or ambulate patient
4. Syringe Med Port Seal
- Accepts most 60cc catheter-tip syringes for irrigation, medication delivery, and checking gastric residuals
- “Push & Twist” Syringe or Feeding Administration Set stepped connector into syringe med port
5. Catheter Connector Connects To
- Most small-bore feeding tubes
- Salem Sump tubes
- Levin tubes PEG and PEJ tubes
- Balloon replacement PEG & PEJ tubes
- Most G-J tubes
6. Distal End (Patient End)
- Closest to the patient’s stomach
- Universally connects to most enteral feeding tubes
