Device typeGastrostomy tube: A thin, flexible, percutaneous, hollow tube which may include additional external components (e.g., external tubing, syringe) intended to be percutaneously inserted into the stomach to feed a patient with a physical disability that prevents oral feeding (e.g., a birth defect of the stomach), and/or provide drainage/decompression of the stomach when it is necessary to bypass an obstruction of the stomach outlet into the small intestine. Although noninvasive disposable enteral feeding components may be included, surgical instruments and pharmaceutical agents are not included. This is a single-use device.
FDA categoryTubes, Gastrointestinal (And Accessories)
Device ID00842071116446
Catalog number7-2410
AvailabilityPrescription
Single useYes
SterileYes
LatexNot made with natural rubber latex
MRI safetyMR Safe
Catheter Gauge24 French