TUBE, GASTRIC, conical tip, 125 cm, s.u., CH16
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Last Updated on:
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Single use
A single-use device, also referred to as a disposable device, is intended for use on one patient during a single procedure. It is not intended to be reprocessed (i.e., cleaned and disinfected or sterilized).
G02020101 - Nasogastric tubes
European Medical Device Nomenclature (EMDN) is the nomenclature of use by manufacturers when registering their medical devices in the EUDAMED database. EMDN is characterised by its alphanumeric structure that is established in a seven-level hierarchical tree.
In Europe, medical material that fulfills the definition of a medical device according to the MDR (Medical Device Regulation) is classified into 4 classes
GASTRIC TUBE, conical tip
Definition
A sterile, hollow cylinder that can be introduced into the gastrointestinal tract both nasally and orally for feeding and/or aspiration.
Synonym
LEVIN tube, nasogastric/orogastric tube
Specifications
Quality standards
ISO 20695, 2020, Enteral feeding systems — Design and testing
Technical specifications
- Transparent PVC
- Single channel
- Open or closed distal end, with minimum 4 oval lateral eyes with atraumatic edges
- Proximal end with funnel shape connector
- Radio-opaque markings from 45 cm from the distal end for easy positioning
- Sterile, for single use
- Dimensions:
- Length: +/- 110 cm
- External diameter: CH6, CH8, CH10, CH12, CH16 and CH18
- Size indicated by an international colour code:
size | ext diam mm | colour |
CH6 | 2.0 mm | light green |
CH8 | 2.7 mm | blue |
CH10 | 3.3 mm | black |
CH12 | 4.0 mm | white |
CH16 | 5.3 mm | orange |
CH18 | 6.0 mm | red |
Packaging & Labelling
Unit sterile packaging in peel-open pack
Instructions for use
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Precautions for Use
For mechanical gastric aspiration, it is better to use a Salem tube with double channel which enables both gastric aspiration and enteral feeding (see related articles below).
Confirm the correct position of nasogastric tubes using pH test strip
See information on Nasogastric and enteral tubes.
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