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A gastrostomy feeding tube removal device is comprised of a hollow cylindrical body, a conical head formed at one end and preferably a cap or top at the other to assist in grasping the tool during use. A sheath covers the remaining body portion and is slideably moveable thereon. In use, the gastrost

A gastrostomy feeding tube removal device is comprised of a hollow cylindrical body, a conical head formed at one end and preferably a cap or top at the other to assist in grasping the tool during use. A sheath covers the remaining body portion and is slideably moveable thereon. In use, the gastrostomy tube is pulled through the device which enters the stomach through an ostomy of the patient. Upon contacting the retention bolster means proximate the inner stomach lining, the plastic sheath is pressed forward against the extended members of the retention means thereby collapsing them and withdrawing them into the sheath. The device is then withdrawn from the patient\s body simultaneously removing the tube as well.

대표청구항 ▼

A gastrostomy tube removal device comprising, combination with a gastrostomy tube having a retention means; a. a hollow, rigid, substantially cylindrical body portion with a first proximal open end and a second distal open end, b. a tapered, substantially conical portion of said body formed at said

A gastrostomy tube removal device comprising, combination with a gastrostomy tube having a retention means; a. a hollow, rigid, substantially cylindrical body portion with a first proximal open end and a second distal open end, b. a tapered, substantially conical portion of said body formed at said proximal end that is adapted to receive gastrostomy tube exiting a patient\s body; and c. a moveable semi-rigid sheath that is flush with and covers a substantial portion of the remainder of said cylindrical body.