Description

The CORGRIP NG/NI Feeding Tube Retention System by Avanos is an essential medical device designed to enhance the stability of nasogastric (NG) and nasointestinal (NI) feeding tubes in adult patients. This system is specifically engineered to prevent the unwanted displacement or removal of these tubes, ensuring consistent and reliable tube placement.

Key Features

• Compatibility: Suitable for enteral feeding tubes of 8 French (Fr) and greater, and NG decompression, suction, and drainage tubes up to 18 Fr. It is intended for use with Salem Sump Tubes and AVANOS enteral feeding tubes.
• Slot-Slide-Lock (SSL) Clamp: Features a clamp with French size indication, available in various sizes and color codes ranging from 8 Fr to 18 Fr.
• Accurate Placement: Centimeter markings on both catheters facilitate precise positioning.
• Innovative Design: Includes biocompatible polyester umbilical tape and catheters with magnetic tips for secure attachment around the vomer bone.
• User-Friendly: Comes with a water-soluble lubricant for easy insertion and a pick for clamp adjustment if needed.

Material and Design

Crafted from medically graded materials, the system includes:

• Catheters: Made from PEBA (polyether block amide).
• Clamp: Constructed from polypropylene.
• Plectrum: Made from Delrin (acetal resin).

These materials ensure durability, patient comfort, and minimal irritation, making it suitable for use in hospitals, clinics, and home care settings.

Usage and Maintenance

• Duration: Designed for up to 4 weeks (30 days) of continuous use.
• Single Patient Use: Not sterile, with no need for prior sterilization.
• Care: Involves regular cleaning of external components and monitoring for any signs of irritation.
• Removal: Can be performed safely with or without the feeding tube.

Packaging and Certification

• Packaging: Supplied in boxes of 10 units.
• Certification: CE certified (CE 711145) as a Class IIa medical device.
• Shelf Life: 5 years from the date of manufacture.

Contraindications

Not recommended for patients with facial or cranial fractures, nasal airway abnormalities, or those likely to pull on the tube or device. This comprehensive design and thoughtful engineering make the CORGRIP NG/NI Feeding Tube Retention System a reliable choice for healthcare providers seeking to maintain secure and stable tube placement.