Description

The Freka Button is a low profile, silicone device which is inserted via an established stoma tract.

Tube Design

· Material: Silicone
· Tube size: Ch/Fr:15
· Shaft length: 1.1cm, 1.4cm, 1.7cm, 2.0cm, 2.5cm, 3.0cm, 3.5cm, 4.0cm, 4.5cm
· Radio-opaque strip and silver ring.
· Retention Balloon with 7.5ml fluid capacity.
· Anti-reflux valve.
· Sealing tab.
· Valve for filling balloon.

Pack contents

· Freka Button Gastrostomy Ch/Fr:15.
· Button Introducer Device.
· 10ml Syringe.
· 5 Right Angled Adapters.

Indications

· Long-term, endoscopic procedures are contraindicated.
· Cosmetic advantages.
· PEG change required.

Contraindications

· Stoma not fully formed and healed.
· Length of stoma channel greater than 4.5cm.
· Severe obesity.
· Stoma size greater than CH15.

Tube Care

1. The button must be flushed through with 30ml of water before and after every administration of feed or drugs – at least once a day.

N.B. Do not use fluids containing acid, particularly fruit teas or fruit juices as these can cause the feed to coagulate.

2. In the event of a blockage extract residues using a Luer-syringe. Then repeatedly inject and extract water to remove the blockage gradually.
3. If it is not possible to remove the blockage by these measures, the Button should be replaced.

N.B. The tube must never be unblocked using extreme pressure or a guide introducer as this can perforate the tube and injure the patient or cause peritonitis.

Administration of medication

Administer medicines in liquid form where possible via the transfer set. Flush the Button before and after every drug administration.