Low profile adaptor for gastrostomy feeding tube
First Claim
1. An adaptor combination for use with a gastrostomy feeding tube having a retention member at its distal end and an open proximal end, comprising:
- an anti-reflux valve with an inlet and an outlet, said valve having a stem at its outlet constructed to be received into the feeding tube proximal end, said stem being tapered and including a waist portion, and a seal contained therein to event prevent reflux adapted to receive therethrough a supply tube to supply a feeding solution through said valve to the gastrostomy feeding tube;
a clamp constructed to clamp the gastrostomy feeding tube to said stem when said stem is received therein, said clamp being positioned over said waist portion when said stem is received in said gastrostomy feeding tube, to engage the gastrostomy feed tube against said stem waist portion; and
a cover constructed to fit over and substantially cover said clamp.
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Abstract
A low profile adaptor is disclosed for use with a gastrostomy feeding tube which has been inserted by means of conventional endoscopic procedures or with a replacement feeding tube inserted through the patient'"'"'s stomach. The tube is cut to the approximate length by the surgeon. The adaptor comprises an anti-reflux valve assembly having a stem which can be plugged into the open end of the feeding tube. The valve assembly contains a seal which functions as a one-way valve to prevent reflux of gastric contents but which permits the introduction of feeding solution into the feeding tube. A clamp is placed around the feeding tube and the valve stem and locked into place to secure the valve assembly to the feeding tube at a location flush with the patient'"'"'s skin. A silicone cover is placed around the clamp to protect the patient from skin irritation caused by the clamp, and also to protect the clamp and valve assembly from contamination.
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1. An adaptor combination for use with a gastrostomy feeding tube having a retention member at its distal end and an open proximal end, comprising:
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an anti-reflux valve with an inlet and an outlet, said valve having a stem at its outlet constructed to be received into the feeding tube proximal end, said stem being tapered and including a waist portion, and a seal contained therein to event prevent reflux adapted to receive therethrough a supply tube to supply a feeding solution through said valve to the gastrostomy feeding tube; a clamp constructed to clamp the gastrostomy feeding tube to said stem when said stem is received therein, said clamp being positioned over said waist portion when said stem is received in said gastrostomy feeding tube, to engage the gastrostomy feed tube against said stem waist portion; and a cover constructed to fit over and substantially cover said clamp. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. In combination:
a gastrostomy feeding tube having a distal end, a retention dome at the distal end and an open proximal end; an anti-reflux valve having an inlet and an outlet, said valve including a self-sealing gasket at its inlet which prevents reflux and is adapted to receive a supply tube to supply a feeding solution through said valve to the gastrostomy feeding tube proximal end, said valve including a stem received within said open proximal end of said feeding tube; a clamp constructed to clamp said gastrostomy feeding tube to said stem when received in said tube and comprising male and female sections having first and second ends, and being pivotally attached to each other at said first ends thereof and including mating interlocking means at the second ends thereof for locking said clamping means to said feeding tube and said valve stem; and a cover of resilient material for substantially covering said clamp, said cover including a cap constructed to fit over and cover said reflux valve gasket. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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