Gastrostomy and Jejunostomy

Nutricare® compact balloon gastrostomy tube

The Nutricare compact gastrostomy tube is intended to provide feed, medication, and/or hydration directly into the stomach, through the abdominal wall. It may also be used for gastric decompression. It is intended for placement into an established gastrostomy stoma tract, as well as for initial placement into a newly established gastrostomy stoma tract with the use of gastropexy sutures

• Durable balloon, so water loss is reduced due to gas barrier design, allowing for monthly water changes
• Tapered tip for ease of insertion
• Radiopaque line for visibility on X-ray
• Variable fill balloon to tailor balloon fill for better patient fit
• Apple shaped balloon for an effective seal at the stoma tract
• Made of soft silicone for patient comfort
• Right angle external retention device allows the tube to be folded securely against the skin creating a low profile
  and discreet device
• Thoughtful external retention device design allows for air circulation