Acofar Irrigation Pear No. 2

- Medical grade material: Soft, transparent medical-grade PVC, free of phthalates and cadmium.

- Anatomical nozzle design that promotes adaptation and more controlled irrigation.

- Practical capacity of 35 ml, suitable for local washes and low volume enemas.

- Reusable: supports sterilization by indicated methods (ethylene oxide, gamma radiation, brief immersion in boiling water).

- Easy to clean thanks to its smooth, transparent surface.

- Resistant to a wide range of working temperatures indicated by the manufacturer (-10 ºC to +40 ºC).

- Useful complement in intimate hygiene protocols; can be used with solutions prescribed for specific procedures.

- Product available in pharmacies and parapharmacies.

What areas of the body can it be used on?

It is commonly used for local irrigations such as anal or vaginal washes and other areas that require external irrigation; the choice of area depends on the procedure indicated by the healthcare professional.

Does the device eliminate bacteria, viruses, or fungi on its own?

The pear has no intrinsic antimicrobial action. The elimination of microorganisms depends on the solution used and the cleaning and sterilization protocol applied.

Is it reusable and how is it sterilized?

The bulb is reusable. Sterilization techniques cited in the documentation include immersion in boiling water for up to 10 minutes, ethylene oxide, and gamma radiation. Autoclaving is contraindicated in the available references.

What are its capacity and dimensions?

The maximum indicated capacity is 35 ml; the external dimensions are not specified in the public data sheet.

Can it be used with cosmetic products such as shower gel, deodorants, or gels?

Using bath gels, deodorants, or shower gels is neither common nor advisable for internal irrigation. These products are not formulated for irrigation and may be unsuitable for contact with mucous membranes.

Is it safe for use in the ear canal?

Use is not recommended in the presence of a tympanic membrane perforation or suspected perforation. Use in the ear requires prior evaluation by a healthcare professional.

Does it have CE certification or other indicated health regulations?

The publicly available information does not specify the presence of CE certification or a specific regulatory reference in the consulted data sheet.

Can it be used after intestinal surgery or in the presence of abdominal bleeding?

Its use via the rectal route is not recommended after intestinal surgery and in situations involving abdominal pain, vomiting, fistulas, bleeding, gastrointestinal perforation, or tumors in the abdominal cavity.

1. Initial sterilization: Sterilize before first use using one of the methods indicated by the manufacturer (immersion in boiling water for up to 10 minutes, ethylene oxide, or gamma radiation). Do not use an autoclave.

2. Integrity check: verify that the bulb and nozzle are free of cracks, deformations or damage before use.

3. Working temperature: the manufacturer's documentation indicates a working range of -10 ºC to +40 ºC; higher temperatures may cause irreversible deformation.

4. Loading the liquid: Fill the bulb with the appropriate irrigation solution up to its maximum capacity of 35 ml.

5. Application: Use the bulb according to the clinical protocol or the instructions of the professional responsible for the irrigation procedure.

6. Post-use cleaning: After use, empty the bulb, rinse with clean water and apply the selected sterilization method for safe reuse.

The manufacturer indicates a working temperature range between -10°C and +40°C. Other references show a maximum temperature range between 30°C and 100°C; temperatures higher than those indicated by the manufacturer may irreversibly deform the rubber or PVC.

-Use is not recommended in the presence of open wounds, skin irritations or lesions in the application area.

-Use in the ear canal is not recommended when there is a perforation or suspicion of perforation of the eardrum.

-Rectal use is not recommended after intestinal surgery or in cases of abdominal pain, vomiting, fistulas, bleeding, gastrointestinal perforation, or tumors in the abdominal cavity.

-The device should not be used with solutions not designed for internal irrigation (e.g., cosmetics without medical indication).

-The pear does not have antimicrobial properties; asepsis depends on the solution used and the sterilization protocol.

-Do not use an autoclave for sterilization, given the risk of deformation.

-Loose unit, capacity 35 ml, 1 unit per package.

-Soft, transparent, medical-grade PVC. Phthalate and cadmium free material.