Nasogastric/Nasointestinal Feeding Tube, Opaque, 8 Fr, 43", 20-3438
- Medex SKU:
- AVA-20-3438
- Packing Info:
- 10/Case
- Usually Ships:
- 7 - 10 Business Days
Description
Key Features
8 French Small-Bore Diameter: The thinnest standard adult diameter, optimized for patient comfort and reducing the risk of nasal mucosal irritation.
3-Gram Tungsten Weight: A light distal weight that provides an anchor to keep the tube settled in the gastric floor or to help the tip settle toward the pylorus.
Integrated Insertion Stylet: Includes a pre-inserted stainless steel guide wire to provide the necessary "pushability" for accurate bedside placement.
ENFit® Safety Connector: Features the purple ISO 80369-3 standard connector to prevent accidental misconnections with IV lines.
ULTRA-LITE* Polyurethane: Medical-grade material that is stronger than silicone, allowing for thinner walls and a larger internal lumen to maximize flow.
C-19* Water-Activated Lubricant: An internal and external coating that becomes highly lubricious when wet for easier insertion and stylet removal.
Radiopaque Construction: The entire tube and the tungsten weight are visible under X-ray for immediate confirmation of the tip's position.
Centimeter Depth Markings: Printed along the length of the tube to help clinical staff monitor for accidental tube migration or displacement.
Technical Specifications
French Size: 8 Fr
Length: 43 inches (109 cm)
Tip Weight: 3g Tungsten
Connector Type: ENFit® (ISO 80369-3)
Configuration: Styleted / Non-Sterile
Material: Radiopaque Polyurethane
Tip Design: Clear Bowed Bolus (Non-Weighted Tip Housing)
Usage: For gastric or post-pyloric feeding up to 30 days