Self Enema Syringe, Rubber

Medical-grade rubber bulb construction offering high elasticity and repeated compression without material fatigue

Smooth, detachable nozzle design engineered for easy cleaning, hygienic reuse, and secure fluid delivery

$2.76

Quick Answer: The Self Enema Syringe, Rubber, is a rubber bulb syringe with a nozzle that is squeezed to deliver a small volume of fluid into the rectum; it is a personal-care item for use only as directed by a doctor or nurse, listed in LabEquip’s rubber goods range.

About the Rubber Enema Syringe

A bulb enema syringe works on the same principle as a laboratory rubber bulb: squeezing the bulb with the nozzle under the liquid and releasing it draws fluid in, and squeezing again pushes it out through the nozzle. Some designs are a one-piece pear-shaped bulb with a tip; others place the bulb in line between two lengths of tubing, with valves, so that repeated squeezes pump liquid from a container. The product image filename refers to the in-line bulb pattern, and the design supplied should be checked with the order.

Enemas are a medical procedure. Frequent or unsupervised use can cause harm, including irritation of the bowel, disturbance of the body’s fluid and salt balance, and reliance on enemas for bowel movement, so this syringe should be used only when a doctor or nurse has advised it and explained which fluid to use. Nothing on this page is medical advice.

Beyond personal use, this rubber syringe is part of the equipment that nursing students learn to handle. Skills labs practise the procedure on training manikins, such as the Multi-Functional Nursing Manikin, before students carry it out on patients under supervision.

Specifications

Item	Rubber bulb syringe for enemas
Operation	Squeeze bulb draws in and expels fluid through the nozzle
Use	Personal use only as directed by a doctor or nurse; nursing skills training
Design and capacity	Confirm at enquiry

Applications

Supply to hospital wards, clinics and pharmacies that stock rubber sundries.
Nursing and midwifery skills labs teaching bowel-care procedures on manikins.
Home use only on the instructions of a healthcare professional.

Care & Handling

Use the syringe for one person only.
After each use, wash it with warm soapy water, flush clean water through the bulb and nozzle several times and hang it to dry.
Do not boil or autoclave it unless the material rating allows; heat can damage natural rubber.
People with a latex allergy should not use natural rubber devices.

Why Choose LabEquip

Hospital stores, pharmacies and nursing colleges are the typical buyers of rubber enema syringes, often together with other bulb devices. LabEquip supplies this one through the General Lab Products rubber goods range; quantities for a skills lab can be requested via the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a one-piece bulb syringe differ from an in-line pattern?

A one-piece syringe is a pear-shaped bulb with a nozzle, filled by squeezing and releasing it in the liquid. An in-line syringe has the bulb between two lengths of tubing with valves, so repeated squeezes pump liquid from a container through the outlet tube.

Is it safe to use an enema syringe regularly?

Regular use without medical advice is not recommended. Frequent enemas can irritate the bowel, upset fluid and salt balance and lead to reliance on them. Follow a doctor’s or nurse’s instructions.

How is a rubber bulb syringe filled?

Squeeze the bulb, place the nozzle in the liquid and release the bulb slowly; it draws the liquid in. Squeezing again expels it.

How should it be cleaned after use?

Wash it with warm water and mild soap, squeeze clean water through it several times, and dry it fully with the nozzle facing down before storing it in a clean container.

Can this syringe be used in nursing training?

Yes. Nursing skills labs use real enema equipment on training manikins that include an enema function, so students learn the procedure before working with patients.