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Silicone elastomer material for use with enteric feeding device

  • US 20020193753A1
  • Filed: 12/08/2000
  • Published: 12/19/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/09/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A gastrostomy feeding device having improved resistance to acidic and enzymatic degradation comprising an elongated feeding tube having a first end for insertion through a patient'"'"'s abdominal wall and a second end including a feeding inlet, and an anchoring means mounted on the feeding tube to retain said feeding tube within the stomach wherein said anchoring means has at least one internal retaining member comprised of a modified silicone elastomer.

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