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- Medex SKU:
- AVA-30-6016
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- 2/Case
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Description
Technical Specifications
Tube Size: 6 Fr (Ultra-small bore for neonatal comfort)
Tube Length: 15 in. (38 cm)
Tip Weight: 1.5-Gram Tungsten (Scaled for neonatal anatomy)
Tip Type: Anti-Clog Bowed Bolus
Material: Medical-grade Polyurethane (ULTRA-LITE*)
Stylet: Included (Braided stainless steel)
Connector Type: Universal / ANTI-IV* (Pre-ENFit version)
Visibility: Fully radiopaque with centimeter depth markings
Key Features
Neonatal Weighting: The 1.5-gram tungsten weight provides gentle gravity assistance. This helps keep the tip at the base of the stomach to ensure proper delivery of nutrition and prevents the tube from migrating back up the esophagus.
Anti-Clog Technology: Even at this very narrow 6 Fr size, the "Ultra" bolus features an exit port slightly larger than the internal diameter. This is a critical safety feature in neonatal care to prevent the tube from clogging with breast milk or concentrated formulas.
Polyurethane Strength: Polyurethane is much more durable than silicone, allowing for thinner walls and a larger internal lumen. This ensures better flow and higher resistance to kinking in a small-bore tube.
Flow-Through Stylet: The included stainless steel wire allows clinicians to flush the tube or aspirate for gastric contents while the wire is still in place, minimizing the need for repeated tube manipulation during insertion.
Placement Accuracy: The tube features clear centimeter markings, which is vital in neonatal patients where precise depth measurement is necessary to avoid post-pyloric or esophageal placement.