Kimberly-Clark Gastrostomy Feeding Tube

Kimberly-Clark Gastrostomy Feeding Tube Features

• High-clarity medical grade silicone construction is used for visibility and drapability
• Recessed distal tip extends the balloon beyond the distal tip at recommended fill volumes
• Unique design of Kimberly-Clark Gastrostomy Feeding Tube decreases the potential for gastric wall irritation or erosion 
• Clearly marked feeding, medication and balloon ports provide ease of identification
• Tapered tip eases catheter insertion and enhances patient comfort
• Slim design allows more air to circulate around the stoma side
• Retention balloon holds the Kimberly Clark Gastrostomy Tube in place within the stomach and secure in the stoma tracked
• Anti-reflux valve is located inside the feeding port where its job is to help prevent the stomach contents from leaking out when the patient is not feeding
• When the balloon is inflated to the proper size the external portion of the tube should float just above the skin with a space about the thickness of a dime
• Radiopaque stripe aids in catheter visualization
• Graduated centimeter markings for tube position verification
• Ventilated external retention ring:
  
  • Holds the Kimberly Clark Feeding Tube
  • Allows air to circulate around the stoma site
  • Reduces pressure 360 degrees from the stoma
• Luer-Lok balloon inflation port:
  
  • Used to inflate the balloon
  • Makes it easier for one handed operation
  • Color-coded according to catheter french size for ease of identification
  • Ensure secure syringe connection (also compatible with Luer-slip syringes)
• FDA approved and CE marked
• Gamma sterilized

Gastrostomy Feeding Tube Parts

• Universal feeding port connector
• Color-coded luer-lok balloon port
• Medication Port
• Secur-Lok external retention ring
• Graduated centimeter markings
• Radioopaque stripe
• Inflatable silicone internal retention balloon
• Recessed and tapered distal tip
• Dual exit ports