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Condition:
- Weight: 1.45 lb
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Learn more:
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MFR:
Cardinal Health
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 8884720247
- Phone: (800) 964-5227
Frequently asked questions
Do these tubes feature durable silicone construction?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Kangaroo Gastrostomy Feeding Tubes are constructed from durable silicone.
This robust material is a key component, chosen specifically to ensure:
- Optimal performance and reliable function.
- Extended longevity and integrity during use.
Do these tubes feature safe enteral connections?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Kangaroo Gastrostomy Feeding Tubes are specifically designed with safe enteral connections to maximize patient safety and prevent dangerous misconnections.
Key connection features include:
- Incompatibility with Luer Lock/IV: The feeding port is engineered to be physically incompatible with standard Luer lock or IV connections. This is a crucial safety measure to reduce the risk of accidental misconnections, addressing compliance standards following the 2006 JCAHO Tubing Misconnections Sentinel Event alert.
- Connection Standard: Most available configurations utilize Enfit connections, a recognized and secure standard for safe enteral delivery.
Is the Y-port easily replaceable?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Kangaroo Gastrostomy Feeding Tubes are designed with a replaceable Y-port feature.
This provides a significant maintenance benefit:
- It allows for targeted maintenance, so you only need to replace the Y-port component if it becomes damaged or worn.
- This eliminates the need to replace the entire durable silicone feeding tube assembly.
- It ensures a practical and cost-effective solution for long-term clinical use.
Are different sizes and balloon capacities offered?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Kangaroo Gastrostomy Feeding Tubes are offered in a variety of French (FR) sizes and balloon capacities to suit diverse clinical needs.
Key size specifications include:
- French (FR) Sizes: Available from 12FR/Ch (4.0mm) up to 28FR.
- Balloon Capacities: Offered in both 5cc and 20cc options.
This broad range ensures that a suitable configuration is available for specialized nutritional support protocols.
Are these tubes available in different balloon sizes?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Kangaroo Gastrostomy Feeding Tubes are offered with multiple balloon capacities to suit diverse clinical needs.
The tubes are available with the following two primary balloon volumes:
- 5cc capacity
- 20cc capacity
These balloon capacities are available across the various French (FR) sizes offered, ranging from 12FR up to 28FR.
Is this product packaged in cases of five?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Kangaroo Gastrostomy Feeding Tubes are supplied in cases of 5 units (5/cs). This is the standard packaging quantity for all available configurations.
Is the feeding port Luer lock incompatible?
Yes, patient safety is a core feature of the Cardinal Health Kangaroo Gastrostomy Feeding Tubes, designed to prevent accidental misconnections. The tubes feature:
- Connection Safety: The feeding port is specifically engineered to be incompatible with standard Luer lock or IV connections.
- Standard Compliance: This addresses the risks associated with tubing misconnections, aligning with critical safety guidelines (such as the JCAHO Tubing Misconnections Sentinel Event alert).
- Design: The tubes utilize Safe Enteral Connections (often referred to as Enfit connections for many available configurations).
Does the tube feature durable silicone construction?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Kangaroo Gastrostomy Feeding Tubes are constructed using durable silicone for the main tube body.
This robust material is specifically chosen to ensure:
- Optimal Performance: The high-quality silicone maintains consistent function in demanding clinical settings.
- Longevity and Reliability: It provides an extended service life and reliable performance throughout its intended operational lifespan for secure enteral nutrition delivery.
Do these feeding tubes feature a replaceable Y-port?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Kangaroo Gastrostomy Feeding Tubes are designed with a replaceable Y-port.
This is a beneficial feature that streamlines clinical inventory management and maintenance. If the port requires servicing or replacement, you can exchange only the Y-port component, avoiding the need to replace the entire feeding tube assembly.
Does this feeding tube feature safe enteral connections?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Kangaroo Gastrostomy Feeding Tubes are specifically engineered for maximum patient safety by incorporating safe enteral connections.
This design directly addresses the risks of accidental tubing misconnections and ensures secure delivery:
- Incompatibility: The feeding port is intentionally designed to be incompatible with standard luer lock or IV connections, which eliminates the possibility of accidental IV infusion or connection errors.
- Safety Compliance: This crucial safety feature aligns with key industry guidelines, directly addressing concerns raised by the 2006 JCAHO Tubing Misconnections Sentinel Event alert.
- Connection Standard: Many configurations of this tube utilize the Enfit Connection standard for secure and reliable enteral delivery.