Complaint
Feeding tube is a medical device used to provide nutrition to patients who cannot obtain nutrition by mouth, are unable to swallow safely, or need nutritional supplementation. The state of being fed by a feeding tube is called gavage, enteral feeding or tube feeding. Placement may be temporary for the treatment of acute conditions or lifelong in the case of chronic disabilities. A variety of feeding tubes are used in medical practice. They are usually made of polyurethane or silicone. The diameter of a feeding tube is measured in French units (each French unit equals 0.33 millimeters). They are classified by site of insertion and intended use.
1.Made of medical grade non-toxic PVC;
2.Smooth and transparent (or frosted tube);
3.Size:FR4, Fr6, Fr8, Fr10 Fr12, Fr14, Fr16, Fr18, Fr20, Fr22; Fr24,
4.Package: PE bag or Paper-poly pouch
5.EO gad sterilized;
6.Color-code connector for identification of different sizes;
7.Perfectly smooth side eyes and closed distal end for less hurt to anal mucosa during intubation.
8.CE ,ISO13485
Size (Fr-Ch) | Connector Color | Standard Length ( ± 2cm ) |
FR4 | Red | 40cm |
FR5 | Grey | 40cm |
FR6 | White/Light Green | 40cm/120cm |
FR8 | Blue | 120cm |
FR10 | Black | 120cm |
FR12 | White | 120cm |
FR14 | Green | 120cm |
FR16 | Orange | 120cm |
FR18 | Red | 120cm |
FR20 | Yellow | 120cm |
FR22 | Violet | 120cm |
FR24 | Light Blue | 120cm |
