Competitive Advantages
- Continuous stomach suction without occlusion of the tube
- Reduces the need to monitor the tube frequently
- Still allows the use of the tube for feeding procedures
Summary
USF inventors have developed novel geometric modifications to the PEG tube that improves suctioning and helps prevent occlusion. Instead of the current bell shaped end which readily seals against the stomach, these modifications include small holes or gaps in the cup, a modified spherical cup, or arches that span from one side of the bell to the other in order to prevent occlusion. These adaptations improve patient care by improving the pumping capacity and allowing for longer periods of uninterrupted drainage. Additionally, these modifications allow for decreased clogging of the tube by large stomach matter, reducing the need for costly labor hours required for manual examination and tube clearing by medical staff. These enhancements result in a tube which can be used effectively for both feeding and stomach evacuation in a reliable fashion with reduced need for intervention and manipulation. This makes the process easier and more convenient to the caretaker.
The Modifications on the End of the Tube will Improve Suction When Stomach Emptying Procedures are Performed
Desired Partnerships
- License
- Sponsored Research
- Co-Development