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Feeding tube assembly with collapsible outlet connector

  • US 4,781,704 A
  • Filed: 02/24/1987
  • Issued: 11/01/1988
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/24/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An enteral feeding tube of predetermined diameter for administration and aspiration of fluids within a gastrointestinal tract, said tube having a proximal end for fluid communication with a fluid nutrient source and a distal end comprising a bolus positioned at the distal end of said tube, said bolus being enlarged in a first dimension and having resilient sides defining an opening, said bolus being intersected by a first longitudinally extending plane and a second plane substantially transverse to said first plane, said first dimension being defined by said first plane, whereby said bolus is normally enlarged in said first plane and not in said second plane, said bolus having a first end in fluid communication with said tube and a terminal end, said bolus having a diameter greater than the diameter of said tube thereby increasing the flow of fluid from said fluid nutrient source during administration, said sides being collapsible upon contact with a restriction and being capable of resuming their original shape upon passing said restriction, thereby temporarily reducing the diameter of said bolus.

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