Description

CH9/CH15: A radio-opaque polyurethane percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube for long-term feeding.

CH20: A radio-opaque polyurethane percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube for long-term feeding or gastric decompression/drainage.

NPSA compliant.

Tube Design

	9Fr (Yellow)	15Fr(Blue)	20Fr(Purple)
Material	Polyurethane	Polyurethane	Polyurethane
Length	30cm	35cm	35cm
Internal diameter	1.9mm	3.6mm	5mm
External Diameter	2.9mm	4.8mm	6.6mm
Interval markings	Every 2cm (2-16)cm	Every 2cm (2-16)cm	Every 2cm (2-16)cm
Radio-opaque strip	Yes	Yes	Yes

CH9/CH15: Pack Contents

· Polyurethane gastrostomy tube with integral loop.
· Puncture cannula with air valve.
· Introducer cone with double thread.
· Luer lock adapter CH9/CH15.
· Quick release clamp.
· External fixation plate (silicone).
· Scapel.
· Freka UK funnel adapter.

Indications

· For long-term intragastric feeding.

Contraindications

· Gross ascites.
· Peritonitis.
· Oesophageal obstruction/varices.
· Malignancy at anticipated puncture site.
· Inability to pass endoscope.
· Active gastric ulceration.
· Clotting disorders.
· Gross obesity.
· Gastric outlet obstruction.
· Pervious gastric surgery.


CH20: Pack Contents

· Polyurethane gastrostomy tube with integral loop.
· Puncture cannula with air valve.
· Introducer cone with double thread.
· Luer lock adapter (ID 2.9mm).
· Funnel adapter (ID 3.8mm).
· Universal funnel adapter.
· Quick release clamp.
· External fixation plate (silicone).
· Scalpel.

Indications

· For long term intragastric feeding or gastric decompression/drainage.
· To facilitate instrument insertion or diagnostic/therapeutic purposes.
· For replacing a short term balloon type gastrostomy in patients able to undergo endoscopy.


Contraindications

· Oesophageal obstruction/varices.
· Malignancy at anticipated puncture site.
· Inability to pass endoscope.
· Gross ascites.
· Active gastric ulceration.
· Gross obesity.
· Previous gastric surgery.

Tube Care

Flush tube before and after feeding using the universal funnel adapter attached and preferably a 50ml syringe. Use cooled boiled water to flush.

Administration of Medication

Liquid or dissolved medication should be administrated via the tube whenever possible. Do not use crushed tablets. Always consult a Pharmacist if there is any doubt about medicine administration.