Kimberly-Clark Gastrostomy Feeding Tube

Features of Kimberly-Clark Gastrostomy Silicon Feeding Tube

• 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 the stoma site
  • Reduces pressure 360 degrees from the stoma
• FDA approved and CE marked
• Gamma sterilized
• Sterile
• Natural Rubber latex free

Gastrostomy Silicon Feeding Tube by Kimberly-Clark Parts

1. Universal feeding port connector
2. Secur-Lok external retention ring
3. Medication Port
4. External Retention Ring
5. Medical Grade Silicone Construction
6. Graduated Centimeter Markings
7. Radiopaque Stripe
8. Inflatable internal retention balloon
9. Recessed and tapered distal tip