Frequently Asked Questions
No, only the packaging will change. The nutritional composition and ingredients of all formulas will remain the same as they are currently.
Yes, we have made improvements to the label to avoid any unnecessary confusion. The new label is a re-closable booklet, has a reduced number of languages included, and is now colour differentiated to help with selection in a clinical setting.
Yes, all OpTri bottle feeds are compatible with existing Nutricia bottle sets.
Please consult your healthcare professional to ensure suitability of your giving set.
Yes, all OpTri bottle feeds are compatible with existing Nutricia bottle sets.
Please consult your healthcare professional to ensure suitability of your giving set.
Yes, all OpTri bottle feeds are compatible with existing Nutricia gravity sets.
Please consult your healthcare professional to ensure suitability of your giving set.
Yes, the OpTri bottle is fully recyclable.
The OpTri bottle offers both alternatives.
No, the cap can be removed in order to decant feed without the need for a bolus adaptor.
Once opened (foil pierced and giving set removed), close the bottle by closing the attached cap and store in a refrigerator for a maximum of 24 hours.
When used as a closed system (aseptically handled and attached to a giving set), the OpTri bottle has a maximum hang time of 24 hours.
When used as an open system (the screw cap and foil seal has been removed), the OpTri bottle has a maximum hang time of 8 hours.
Please consult your healthcare professional to ensure suitability of feed delivery.
The volume markings on the side of the bottle are to be used as a guide only.
Yes, the OpTri bottle cap contains an ENPlus cross port which is fully compatible with the Flocare ENPlus cross spikes on Nutricia giving sets.
The 500ml bottles and 1000ml Optri bottles are suitable for use with the Go Frame, provided a pack giving set is being used in preference to a bottle set.
Adult Backpack
Nutricia’s Go Bag accommodates the Go Frame and either a 500mL bottle or 1000mL OpTri bottle. You would require the Go Frame when using the Go Bag as the Go Bag does not feature a hook inside to hang the feed.
Child Backpack
Baby bottles can be used in the Go Frame however they will require a bottle adapter so a Pack giving set can be used, rather than a bottle giving set. The Go Frame will not accommodate any giving sets with drip chambers.
No. We do not recommend washing and re-use of the OpTri bottle.
All 500mL tube feed products will change from 8 to 12 units per carton.
All 1000mL tube feed products will remain at 8 units per carton.
No, the price per individual unit will remain the same for both 500ml bottles and 1000mL OpTri bottle feeds.
The carton quantity for all 500mL OpTri bottle feeds will increase from 8 to 12 bottles and so the total carton price will increase.
Always follow the directions for use.
If you have any further questions regarding the OpTri Bottle update, please contact our Careline team on AUS: 1800 438 500 (Weekdays 9am-5pm AEST) | NZ: 0800 438 500 (Weekdays 9am-5pm NZT).