Description

The CORGRIP NG/NI Feeding Tube Retention System by Avanos is an essential accessory for healthcare professionals managing nasogastric (NG) and nasointestinal (NI) tubes in adult patients. Designed to prevent the unwanted displacement or removal of these tubes, it ensures secure placement, thereby reducing the risk of complications associated with tube dislodgement.

Compatibility

• Tube Sizes: Suitable for enteral feeding tubes of 8 French (Fr) and greater, and NG decompression, suction, and drainage tubes up to 18 Fr.
• Intended Use: Compatible with Salem Sump Tubes and AVANOS enteral feeding tubes.

Key Features

• Secure Placement: Innovative Slot-Slide-Lock (SSL) clamp available in multiple sizes and colors, each with French size indication (8Fr Pale Blue, 10Fr Pink, 12Fr White, 14Fr Yellow, 16Fr Orange, 18Fr Tan).
• Durable Materials: Constructed from medically graded materials, including a biocompatible polyester umbilical tape, to ensure patient comfort and minimize irritation.
• Catheter Design: Catheters with printed centimeter markings for safe insertion.
• Included Components: Insertion catheter, retrieval catheter, tube clamp, umbilical tape, water-soluble lubricant, and opening device.

Benefits

• Patient Comfort: Designed to minimize discomfort and trauma from repeated tube insertions.
• Consistent Nutrition: Helps maintain consistent enteral nutrition by reducing tube dislodgement.
• Procedure Reduction: May decrease the need for repeated procedures and unnecessary radiography.

Usage Guidelines

• Non-Sterile: Does not require sterilization prior to use.
• Single Patient Use: Recommended for up to four weeks of continuous use.
• Shelf Life: Five years from the date of manufacture.

Contraindications

• Not suitable for pediatric use.
• Not recommended for patients with facial or cranial fractures, nasal airway abnormalities, or those likely to pull on the tube or device.

Regulatory Information

• Classification: Class IIa medical device with CE certification and US FDA classification under 21 CFR 876.5980.
• Prescription Use: Intended for prescription use only.

Packaging

• Supply: Provided in a box containing 10 units.
• Dimensions: Case dimensions are 27.305 cm (L) x 14.605 cm (W) x 9.208 cm (H).
• Weight: Approximately 0.544 kg (1.21 lbs).

Intended Environments

Suitable for use in hospitals, clinics, and home care settings, the CORGRIP NG/NI Feeding Tube Retention System is a reliable solution for maintaining secure and stable tube placement, enhancing patient care and comfort.