When you rely on enteral feeding every day, the materials inside your device matter just as much as the nutrition flowing through it.
Danumed designs its enteral products using advanced, thoughtfully selected materials that prioritise comfort, durability, and long-term safety — giving patients and caregivers greater confidence in daily care.
Why Polyurethane (PU) Tubing Makes a Difference
Many traditional feeding tubes use PVC, which requires added plasticisers to remain flexible. Danumed® Extension Sets use polyurethane (PU) instead — a modern material chosen for both performance and patient wellbeing.
Gentle for Long-Term Use
PU is highly biocompatible, meaning it is designed to work in harmony with the body. This helps reduce the risk of irritation or adverse reactions, which is especially important for people who depend on feeding tubes every day.
Soft & Flexible — Without Added Plasticisers
Unlike PVC, polyurethane remains soft and flexible on its own. There’s no need for added plasticisers such as phthalates, which can migrate out of materials over time. That means fewer unnecessary exposures and greater peace of mind.
More Reliable Flow, Less Kinking
Tube kinks can interrupt feeding, trigger pump alarms, and create unnecessary stress. PU tubing is more resistant to kinking, helping maintain a steady, consistent flow of nutrition and medication — supporting smoother daily routines.
Strong Yet Comfortable
Polyurethane combines flexibility with strength. Because PU tube walls can be thinner than PVC, the inner diameter can be larger — helping support improved flow rates while remaining soft and comfortable for the patient.
TRITAN™ Connectors: Built for Everyday Demands
Enteral connectors are handled constantly — connected, disconnected, cleaned, and checked. That’s why the core connector components are made from TRITAN™, a next-generation material chosen for strength and safety.
Lightweight but Durable
TRITAN™ is strong yet lightweight, making it well suited to both hospital and home environments. It resists many aggressive solutions and medications commonly used in enteral care.
Helps Prevent Stress Cracks
Frequent handling can cause tiny fractures in some plastics over time. TRITAN™ offers excellent resistance to stress cracking, helping reduce the risk of leaks or breakage.
Maintains Integrity Over Time
Designed to withstand repeated daily use, TRITAN™ supports long-lasting structural integrity — so the connectors continue to perform reliably throughout their intended life.
Designed with Vulnerable Patients in Mind
Every material choice is made with patient safety at the centre. By combining polyurethane tubing with TRITAN™ connectors, Danumed® enteral devices are engineered to:
- Support safer long-term use
- Provide comfortable, reliable feeding
- Reduce the risk of kinking, cracking, and premature wear
For patients and caregivers, that means fewer disruptions, greater confidence, and equipment you can trust.
Trusted German Design & Quality
Danumed Medizintechnik GmbH pairs thoughtful engineering with carefully selected materials to create dependable, patient-focused enteral solutions.
When you choose devices made with polyurethane and TRITAN™, you’re choosing products designed to support, protect, and perform — every single day.
