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Gentell
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: NG50B
- Phone: (215) 788-2700
Frequently asked questions
How does the Gentell NG Strip prevent skin irritation?
The Gentell NG Strip is engineered to prioritize skin integrity and patient comfort. It achieves this through a few key design features:<ul><li>Skin-Friendly Adhesive: The flexible, macroporous material is coated with a specialized adhesive that minimizes the chance of irritation, blistering, and skin shear upon application or removal.</li><li>Tissue Protection Design: Its one-piece configuration is specifically engineered to prevent excessive tube pressure on the nasal tissues, which helps avoid potential tissue necrosis.</li></ul>
How does the single-piece design benefit patients?
The single, one-piece design of the Gentell NG Strip is engineered to maximize patient safety and comfort.
Its key benefit is preventing pressure-related complications by avoiding excessive tube pressure on the nose. This design actively helps to prevent:
- Concentrated pressure points.
- Potential tissue damage and tissue necrosis.
This focused design ensures the nasal tube remains securely fixed while prioritizing the integrity of the patient’s nasal tissue.
Is tube fixation secure and reliable?
Yes, the Gentell NG Strip is specifically engineered for secure and reliable external fixation of nasal tubes (such as NG tubes).
Its design prioritizes both secure holding power and patient safety:
- Reliable Security: The fastener ensures the tube remains securely fixed in place until intentionally removed by a caregiver.
- Advanced Skin Protection: It utilizes a flexible, macroporous material coated with a specialized, skin-friendly adhesive. This construction is designed to minimize risks like irritation, blistering, and skin shear.
- Tissue Integrity: The unique one-piece configuration prevents concentrated tube pressure on the nose, which is critical for reducing the potential risk of tissue damage or necrosis.
Is the nasal tube fastener reliably secure?
Yes, the Gentell Ng Strip is engineered for reliable fixation of nasogastric (NG) tubes. It ensures secure placement due to its features, including:
- A specialized, skin-friendly adhesive that holds firmly.
- A design that keeps the tube securely in place until a caregiver deliberately removes it.
- A flexible, macroporous material that promotes both adhesion and patient comfort.
Is the adhesive gentle on skin?
Yes, the Gentell NG Strip Nasal Tube Fastener is specifically engineered for patient comfort and skin protection.
It features multiple design elements to ensure secure tube fixation while minimizing the risk of dermal trauma:
- Skin-Friendly Adhesive: The strip is coated with a specialized, flexible adhesive designed to reduce the chance of irritation, blistering, and skin shear.
- Macroporous Material: The material structure is macroporous, promoting breathability and flexibility for enhanced patient comfort during long-term placement.
- Tissue Protection: The one-piece design helps prevent excessive, concentrated pressure from the tube on the nasal tissues, mitigating the risk of tissue necrosis.
These features ensure the fastener remains reliably in place while maintaining skin integrity until manual removal.
What patient sizes are available for the fastener?
The Gentell NG Strip Nasal Tube Fastener is available in configurations specifically sized for various patient populations, ensuring secure and comfortable fixation:
- Adult
- Pediatric
- Infant
This size range helps ensure that the tube is reliably secured while the product’s one-piece design and skin-friendly adhesive work together to minimize tissue pressure, irritation, and the risk of necrosis across all patient groups.
What is the primary benefit of using a skin-friendly adhesive in the Gentell Ng Strip™?
The skin-friendly adhesive minimizes the risk of irritation, blistering, and skin shear, enhancing patient comfort and safety during nasal tube securement.
What is the brand and support phone number?
The NG Strip Nasal Tube Fastener is manufactured by Gentell.
If you require direct support or have product inquiries, you can contact them using the provided phone number: (215) 788-2700.
Is the fastener available in Infant, Pediatric, and Adult sizes?
Yes, the Gentell NG Strip Nasal Tube Fastener is designed for versatility and is available in configurations specifically tailored for different patient populations:
- Adult
- Pediatric
- Infant
This range ensures secure and comfortable fixation for various patient needs. Regardless of the size chosen, the fastener utilizes a skin-friendly macroporous adhesive and a one-piece design engineered to prevent excessive tube pressure and minimize the chance of irritation or skin damage.
Is the fastener designed to prevent skin irritation?
Yes, the Gentell NG Strip is specifically engineered to maximize patient comfort and protect skin integrity during nasal tube fixation. It focuses on minimizing common risks associated with adhesives and prolonged tube placement.
Key features that ensure skin safety and secure hold include:
- Skin-Friendly Adhesion: The flexible, macroporous material is coated with a specialized adhesive designed to minimize the chance of irritation, blistering, and skin shear.
- Tissue Protection: The unique one-piece design prevents excessive pressure from the tube on delicate nasal tissues, thereby reducing the potential risk of tissue necrosis.
- Secure Hold: The fastener remains securely in place, ensuring tube stability until it is intentionally removed by a caregiver.