Methods and systems for providing fluid communication with a gastrostomy tube
First Claim
1. A system for providing fluid communication with a gastrostomy tube comprising:
- a connector including a stem upon which an end region of a gastrostomy tube is positionable, the stem defining a bore for communicating with a lumen defined by the gastrostomy tube; and
a locking region extending from, and monolithic with, the connector, the locking region positioned around at least a portion of the stem and including at least one radially inwardly extending protrusion, the locking region radially inwardly biased to compress at least a portion of the end region of the gastrostomy tube between the stem and the locking region.
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Abstract
A low profile adaptor is disclosed to reduce the length of a gastrostomy tube that has been inserted by means of conventional endoscopic procedures or with a replacement feeding tube inserted into the patient'"'"'s stomach. The gastrostomy tube is cut to the appropriate length by the physician. The adaptor comprises a stem which is inserted into the open end of the gastrostomy tube. The valve assembly contains a seal that functions as a one-way valve to prevent reflux of gastric contents but permits the introduction of feeding solution into the feeding tube. A lock and key mechanism is incorporated into the hub of the gastrostomy tube to prevent disconnection of the feeding tube. A cover is placed over the opening of the adapter to prevent contamination of the lumen of the gastrostomy tube.
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24 Claims
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1. A system for providing fluid communication with a gastrostomy tube comprising:
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a connector including a stem upon which an end region of a gastrostomy tube is positionable, the stem defining a bore for communicating with a lumen defined by the gastrostomy tube; and a locking region extending from, and monolithic with, the connector, the locking region positioned around at least a portion of the stem and including at least one radially inwardly extending protrusion, the locking region radially inwardly biased to compress at least a portion of the end region of the gastrostomy tube between the stem and the locking region. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for providing fluid communication with a gastrostomy tube comprising:
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a stem upon which an end region of a gastrostomy tube is positionable, the stem extending from a base element and defining a bore for communicating with a lumen defined by the gastrostomy tube; and a compression structure comprising a plurality of tines extending from the base element and circumferentially spaced around at least a portion of the stem, wherein an exterior surface of each of the tines is threaded to engage a compression sleeve that radially compresses the plurality of tines against at least a portion of the end region of the gastronomy tube positionable upon the stem. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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12. A system for providing fluid communication with a gastrostomy tube comprising:
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a connector including a stem upon which an end region of a gastrostomy tube is positionable, the stem defining a bore for communicating with a lumen defined by the gastrostomy tube; and a locking region extending from, and monolithic with, the connector, the locking region positioned around at least a portion of the stem, the locking region including a compression device comprising a compression sleeve configured to radially inwardly bias the locking region to compress at least a portion of the end region of the gastrostomy tube between the stem and the locking region. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for providing fluid communication with a gastrostomy tube comprising:
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a connector including a stem upon which an end region of a gastrostomy tube is positionable, the stem defining a bore for communicating with a lumen defined by the gastrostomy tube; and a locking region extending from, and monolithic with, the connector, the locking region including a plurality of tines positioned around a circumference of the stem, the locking region radially inwardly biased to compress at least a portion of the end region of the gastrostomy tube between the stem and the locking region. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A system for providing fluid communication with a gastrostomy tube comprising:
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a stem upon which an end region of a gastrostomy tube is positionable, the stem defining a bore for communicating with a lumen defined by the gastrostomy tube; a one-way valve configured to prevent fluid flow through the valve from the lumen of the gastrostomy tube through the bore of the stem; and a compression structure comprising a plurality of tines circumferentially spaced around at least a portion of the stem, wherein an exterior surface of each of the tines is threaded to engage a compression sleeve that radially compresses the plurality of tines against at least a portion of the end region of the gastronomy tube positionable upon the stem. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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