Akacia Ryles Duodenal Tube Fg16 + Ball Bearing
Akacia Ryles Duodenal Tube FG16 + Ball Bearing
The Akacia Ryles Duodenal Tube FG16 with a ball-bearing weighted tip is a hospital-grade, sterile nasoduodenal tube designed for safe enteral feeding, post‑operative decompression and gastric/duodenal aspiration. Engineered for reliable placement and radiographic visualization, this FG16 duodenal tube supports efficient enteral nutrition and clinical care in ICUs, surgical wards and long‑term care settings.
Key Benefits
- Weighted ball-bearing tip for improved duodenal passage and positioning
- 16 French (FG16) diameter — compatible with standard enteral feeding systems
- Radiopaque line for reliable X‑ray confirmation of placement
- Medical‑grade, soft tubing for patient comfort during prolonged use
- Sterile, single‑use design to reduce infection risk and streamline workflow
Ingredients and Materials
Constructed from medical‑grade PVC/silicone (manufacturer dependent) that is soft, flexible and biocompatible. The tube features a smooth, atraumatic tip with a stainless steel or tungsten ball‑bearing weight to aid gravity‑guided passage into the duodenum. Radiopaque marker along the tube length allows fluoroscopic or X‑ray confirmation. Latex‑free and sterile in individual packaging.
How to Use
For use by trained healthcare professionals. Typical steps:
- Verify integrity of sterile packaging; check expiry date.
- Measure insertion length (e.g., nose–ear–xiphoid or per facility protocol) and lubricate the tube tip.
- Insert nasally and advance gently. The weighted tip assists passage into the duodenum; placement may require gravity, patient rotation, or endoscopic/fluoroscopic guidance.
- Confirm placement radiographically before initiating enteral feeding or aspiration. Secure tube and document position.
- Follow institutional protocols for feeding formulas, flushing, and monitoring.
Note: Always confirm position by X‑ray or other approved clinical methods before use. Do not attempt blind advancement without appropriate monitoring.
Who It’s For
Designed for hospitals, surgical units, intensive care units, and long‑term care facilities. Ideal for patients needing:
- Enteral (duodenal) feeding when gastric feeding is contraindicated
- Post‑operative decompression or gastric/duodenal aspiration
- Feeding during impaired gastric emptying or high aspiration risk
Use only under clinical supervision by trained practitioners.
Caution & Storage
Caution: Single‑use sterile device — do not reuse. Confirm placement radiographically to avoid pulmonary placement and aspiration. Monitor for signs of tube occlusion, nasal or esophageal trauma, infection or aspiration. Contraindications include uncorrected coagulopathy and other conditions per clinician assessment.
Storage: Store in original sealed packaging in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of unauthorized personnel. Dispose of used tubes per clinical waste and infection control protocols.