Gastrostomy Feeding Tube Vesco Medical 18 Fr. Silicone

Yes, this Gastrostomy Feeding Tube is manufactured in the United States. It is fully compliant with both the Buy American Act (BAA) and the Trade Agreement Act (TAA).

The dual-port manifold is designed for efficiency and safety: <ul><li>Allows for simultaneous flushing and medication administration.</li><li>Eliminates the need to disconnect the primary feeding set.</li><li>Reduces potential contamination risks by keeping the main circuit closed during routine procedures.</li></ul>

Yes, the device utilizes the standard-compliant ENFit connector system. It meets AAMI/CN3 and proposed ISO 80369-3 requirements, which are specifically engineered to minimize the danger of tubing misconnections.

Patient comfort is a priority in this design. It is constructed from soft, medical-grade silicone and features a rounded skin disk to ensure gentle, reliable retention against the skin.

The tube is engineered for high visibility and precision: <ul><li>Clear shaft: Allows clinicians to visualize contents easily.</li><li>Depth graduations: Printed directly on the shaft for accurate insertion monitoring.</li><li>Radiopaque tip: Assists in confirming correct placement through imaging.</li></ul>

The integrated gastric balloon has a capacity of 20 mL, designed to provide secure internal retention for the 18 Fr. tube size.

Yes, the tube features a rounded, atraumatic tip with an open distal end, designed to minimize trauma during insertion and placement.

Yes, this is a Factory New medical device, ensuring it meets all manufacturer quality standards and reliability requirements for clinical use.

To prevent administration errors, the ports are distinctly marked for their specific functions: <ul><li>FEED port</li><li>MED (medication) port</li><li>20mL balloon port</li></ul>

This product ships directly from the manufacturer with an estimated lead time of 2-3 weeks.