NASOJEJUNAL FEEDING TUBE WITH BALLOON FOR RETENTION

Abstract: a device includes a balloon and a catheter having a first channel. the catheter is configured to extend from a proximal end outside a body to a distal end so that it can be guided to a location within a gi system. a first distal portion of the catheter includes exit port(s) communicating with a second channel for administering a fluid to the location. the catheter includes a third channel communicating with an interior of the balloon so that, in a first state, the balloon is deflated and assumes a first shape for guiding the catheter to the location and, in a second state, the balloon is inflated and assumes a second shape in which the balloon extends radially from the catheter for contacting a wall of the location to anchor the catheter in the location while administering the fluid via the first channel.

Inventor(s): Peter L. DAYTON, John Thomas FAVREAU, John B. GOLDEN, Kurt Nicholas ROBAKIEWICZ, Laura Elizabeth CHRISTAKIS

CPC Classification: A61M25/1011 ({Multiple balloon catheters})

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