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 categoryTube, Gastro-Enterostomy, Tubes, Gastrointestinal (And Accessories)
Device ID00842071131463
Catalog numberE3-1834, 3-1834
AvailabilityPrescription
Single useYes
LatexNot made with natural rubber latex
MRI safetyLabeling does not contain MRI Safety Information
Catheter Gauge18 French
Length3.4 Centimeter