Flocare G-Tube

The Nutricia Flocare Gastrostomy tube can be used as a replacement of an existing Gastrostomy tube (PEG tube or G-tube) or as an initial Gastrostomy tube during a surgical intervention. The Flocare Gastronomy Tube is a silicone balloon catheter gastrostomy tube placed directly in the stomach, allowing the tube to pass through the abdomen. The Flocare G-tube is a silicone balloon catheter used as a replacement tube in a previously established stoma. Flocare PEG Tubes are used as a replacement gastrostomy tube, to ease the care and replacement for patients and carers.

ADVICE: The G-Tube is NOT to be used as an initial gastrostomy placement. Nutricia does not recommend this as per our 'Instruction for Use", as the G-Tube is designed as a replacement balloon gastrostomy. Do not overfill the balloon and use sterile water or saline.

Features: 

• Easy to place and replace by inflating and deflating the balloon with water Designed for maximum patient-comfort
• Long-term tube feeding and/or stomach decompression
• Transparent silicone tube, Charrière 10-14-16-18 or 20, complete length ±23cm, distance marks printed in centimeters from the balloon onwards
• Radio-opaque tip Latex and DEHP-free materials
• Colour of the balloon inflation port indicates Charrière size, the balloon contents are printed on the ring:
• Green: Ch 14 Balloon contents: 5 ml
• Red: Ch 18 Balloon contents: 15 ml
• Yellow: Ch 20 Balloon contents: 15 ml
• Funnel connection with closure cap
• Silicone external fixation disc for fixation and kink-free bending of the tube, for maximum patient-comfort
• Silicone internal retention balloon
• Tubing in the balloon contains a radio-opaque line
• There is contraindication to place or replace a G-tube in case of a non-established or infected stoma site, ascitis or peritoneal carcinoma.
• Quantity per Pack: 2 Units per Pack