Disposable Enema Kits | Occasional home use, travel, or emergency scenarios | Single-use plastic bag (LDPE ASTM D4217) + nozzle; 500mL capacity | Inexpensive ($2–5/unit), no setup required | Generates single-use waste, limited flow control, no durability (▲0 vs reusable) |
Reusable Silicone Enema Bulb (Base) | Regular anal hygiene maintenance, at-home use | Medical-grade silicone (ISO 10993), pear-shaped design, manual pressure control | Durable (▲1 vs disposable), reusable, hypoallergenic | Requires manual effort, basic flow control, no temperature adjustment |
Reusable Silicone Enema Bulb (Advanced) | Advanced anal care, clinical or chronic use | Pressure gauge (▲1), adjustable flow (▲2), ergonomic grip, 3 temperature presets | Precise control, ▲2 durability vs disposable, autoclavable (▲1 vs Base) | Higher cost ($40–60), requires learning to use advanced features |
Motorized Enema Systems | Chronic medical conditions, hospitals, or mobility-restricted users | Electric pump (▲3 flow precision), programmable settings, 1–5 L capacity | Hands-free operation, ▲3 control over flow rate | Bulky, requires power, loud operation (65 dBA), high cost ($150–200) |
Gravity-fed Enema Bags | Hospitals, home setups with elevated storage | Sterile polyurethane bag (▲1 vs disposable), 1–3 L volume, gravity-driven flow | Consistent flow (▲1 vs manual bulbs), no battery needed | Requires setup (e.g., hanging), no temperature control, limited portability |
Pre-filled Enema Solutions | Emergency care, post-surgery recovery, or sterile environments | Sterile saline solution (USP <797>, 1L), single-use bag with valve | Ready-to-use (▲1 convenience), sterile (▲1 safety vs reusable) | Single-use waste, fixed volume (no customization), expires within 6 months |